By Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Staff
greer@wktv.org
Looking for ways to stay active, try something new, or connect with your community this fall? Residents don’t have to travel far to find their next favorite activity. Kentwood Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to discover the programs, activities and opportunities available right here in Kentwood at the Kentwood Community Center, located at 4755 Walma Ave SE.
Serving as a home for a growing variety of Parks and Recreation programming, the Kentwood Community Center offers residents a place to move, create, learn, play and connect. From group fitness and sports to creative enrichment, active older adult activities, and inclusive recreation, the center provides opportunities for individuals and families at every stage of life to find something that fits their interests.
To introduce residents to these opportunities, Kentwood Parks and Recreation will host a series of FREE Community Center Open Houses November 9 through 19, with themed events designed to give participants a firsthand look at the programs and experiences available.
Each open house features opportunities to try activities, meet instructors, explore program offerings, and experience the community center. Residents can sample fitness classes, participate in hands-on art activities, learn about adaptive recreation, try sports, enjoy games, and connect with others in a welcoming environment.
“We want residents to see the Kentwood Community Center as a place where they can find something for themselves, whether that’s a new fitness routine, a creative outlet, an opportunity to meet people, or an activity the whole family can enjoy,” said Sherry Barnum, Program Manager of Kentwood Parks and Recreation. “The open houses are an opportunity to experience what we offer, meet the people behind our programs, and discover just how many ways there are to get involved without leaving the community.”
Explore something new
- Friday, November 13, 6-8 p.m. – Move & Sweat: Sample Retro Aerobics, Power & Pulse, WERQ, and Yoga through rotating fitness demonstrations designed for different fitness levels. Participants must be 16 or older.
- Sunday, November 15, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Lions Watch Party: Cheer on the Detroit Lions against the New England Patriots during a free community watch party featuring a Biggest Fan contest, game-day food specials, and cornhole.
- Tuesday, November 17, 6-9 p.m. – Everybody Plays!: Discover inclusive movement and fitness demonstrations, meet adaptive recreation instructors, and explore family activities designed for different abilities.
- Wednesday, November 18 – Game On!: Get in the game with pickleball and volleyball mini-clinics, basketball shooting contests, sports skills stations, and family relay races.
More than a place to play
The open houses are part of a broader effort to connect Kentwood residents with the recreational, educational, and wellness opportunities available through Kentwood Parks and Recreation. Whether someone is looking to build a fitness routine, introduce their child to a new sport, find an inclusive recreational opportunity, meet new people, or explore a creative hobby, the Kentwood Community Center provides a convenient place to start.
All open house events are free and open to the community. Individual activity schedules and participation details are available through the Kentwood Parks and Recreation Facebook Page.
For more information about the open house series, community center programming, and registration opportunities, visit https://bit.ly/Kentwood-Google or follow Kentwood Parks and Recreation on Facebook.