Hargraves Community Center — Local services in Chapel Hill

It's a great place to ball. Whether you're with little kids, friends, or distant family it doesn't matter. If you want to play tennis and practice your backhand, go swimming during the summer months, or just get in a quick game of basketball (with a scoreboard) the Hargraves Community Center welcomes everyone. Especially the youth baseball and softball teams that want to practice before a big game. I've personally witnessed the great team atmosphere during an afternoon practice as kids were cheering each other on, the competitive rush of a game of 5-on-5 basketball, the surprising amount of people at the pool in late July, and the staff members being attentive to everyone enjoying themselves. The community center makes sure they keep several lifeguards on duty, and enough personnel to make sure the kids on the playground are safe. Out of all of the places to have a family gathering, or bring your girlfriend for an hour (or two) of chill time,...

Thank you, and thank you for the help, the children. I made all the children happy. You made all the children happy. There is no difference between white or black. They are all brother and sister. Here is Chapel Hill, who teaches you life, here is Chapel Hill, who teaches you to be one hand life that taught us not to be so racist with people and others the right thing we have to learn not to be racist to everyone we have to learn to be one hand And to help others, and if there are people with disabilities, we have to respect them and give them priority over other people I see Chapel Hill respecting all people and giving priority to people with disabilities And I give my thanks and my love to the city of Chapel Hill for helping people and loving others and thank you for your concern for all...

Have not seen the place in summer time, full operation mode, but the facility is huge. There is parking, a swimming pool, close to free public transit. I noticed the facility is handicapped accessible. Can't wait till next summer to go swimming.

There are not enough stars to express the importance of Hargraves Center to our community. Today I attended a wedding reception of two dear friends who are both community advocates at The Jackson Center, another of our community jewels. Hargraves Center is huge, and provides a Number of accomodations. Baseball field, basketball courts. Tennis courts. Swimming pool. Indoor gym. Dinning room, presentation hall, Industrial kitchen. Stage, audio, PA system. Pool table. Restrooms. Children's play park. Ample parking,...