Community Center

Helena Community Center

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110 Sports Complex Drive, Helena, AL 35080
For GPS use: Ruffin Rd, Helena, AL 35080

For Reservations: (205) 620-2877

Hours of Operation

The Helena Community Center's Basketball Court and Walking Track will be open during the following times:

Walking Track
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Basketball Court for Open Play
Tuesday - Thursday
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Hours can change based on events held in the Community Center.

Directions

I-459
Take the Helena exit (Morgan Road) and go South East (McDonalds will be on your right). This is Morgan Road/county road 52. Follow 52 into Helena. Turn left at the intersection of SR-261 (Zaxby's will be on your right as you turn.) Follow 261 into downtown Helena. Go over 2 sets of railroad tracks. The Community Center is on Ruffin Road the first left after the second set of railroad tracks.

From I-65
Take the Valleydale exit, exit to the right toward Hwy 31. Continue straight on Valleydale crossing Hwy 31. After crossing 31 Valleydale becomes SR-261. Following SR-261, you will come to a rock quarry. One half mile after the rock quarry, turn onto Ruffin Road. It will be on your right. This is a new road to the ballfields. If you cross the railroad tracks you have gone too far

ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT ANY TIME

Rules for Court Use

  • No hard sole shoes are to be worn while playing on the court.
  • No dunking or hanging on basketball rims.
  • No food or drink allowed on the playing surface.
  • Any profanity, fighting or destruction of property will result in suspension from the facility or permanent loss of facility use.
  • Parents are expected to watch their children. All children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. The facility does not have an area for child care and we are not responsible for watching your children while you are on the court. Be considerate of the other adults using the facility.
  • No organized practices allowed without permission from the Helena Parks & Recreation Department.
  • Open gym can be cancelled at anytime due to maintenance or recreational programming needs.
  • Policies are subject to change.

Rules for Walking Track Use

  • Athletic shoes only, no cleats allowed.
  • Jogging and running are not permitted.
  • Parents are expected to watch their children. The facility does not have an area for child care and we are not responsible for watching your children while you are on the court. Be considerate of the other adults using the facility.
  • Enter and exit through the gym entrance.
  • Any profanity, fighting or destruction of property will result in suspension from the facility or permanent loss of facility use.

Room Rental Information

Meeting Rooms

Seats: 1-10
Cost: $30 per hour
Restrictions: None
Deposit: 50%

Meeting Rooms

Seats: 10-30
Cost: $40 per hour
Restrictions: None
Deposit: 50%

Upper/Lower Cafeteria/Kitchen

Seats: Up to 60
Cost: $200 per 4 hour block
Restrictions: 4 hour minimum
Deposit: 50%

Gym & Cafeteria/Kitchen

Seats: Up to 250
Cost: $500 per 4 hour block
Restrictions: 4 hour minimum
Deposit: 50%