Parker Memorial Community Center — Local services in Hartford

I have been coming here since it was the Kelvin Anderson building. I was 14. I'm 31 now. I started coming again after work and couldn't believe how empty the building always was. It's usually more staff than visitors now. It was confusing because all the staff I met up to this point was really friendly and helpful. Then I met the morning staff. The women, don't know her name since she never introduced herself, is on a complete power trip. I felt unwelcomed from the moment I walked through the door. I even had to confirm that this was still a community center because I felt like I was trespassing or something. Theres literally was only one other person there besides myself on a Friday afternoon. That is unheard of at Parker. Seems like I should avoid this place during the day like...

they were very rude to me and very gender and sex offensive. they have nothing to offer queer people of color or a place where you don't just want to play sports. I am from Elmer st in the north end and they need to do a better job with reaching out into the community and seeing what the people want as well as not thinking things are made for just men...

I go here almost everyday and it is lit because u have a variety of things to do over there such as playing ball, working out, and swimming.Also, if u have a child that loves to play basketball they can participate in the basketball leagues and flag football leagues which is...