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M t <br /> 26 <br /> Orange County Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> CHAPTER 3- Park Inventory/Assessment/ Recreation Facility 3 <br /> Central Recreation Center& Park-300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough <br /> Size: Land Area:6.75 Acres <br /> fr. <br /> Existing Structures: <br /> • Recreation Center; 19,000 sq.ft. <br /> Types of Programs Offered: <br /> • Basketball and volleyball youth and adult <br /> leagues,instructional programs and camps <br /> ' • Drop-in Basketball,walking and badminton <br /> • Music,Art, Cooking and Science Programs <br /> • Exercise Programs <br /> • Summer Camps <br /> t • Special Events <br /> Reserved Facilities or Uses: <br /> • Gymnasium <br /> - • Multi-Purpose Field <br /> ec <br /> Central <br /> ec • Activity Rooms <br /> Rre ati ati r <br /> on by �' . <br /> Building <br /> E� <br /> Special Features and <br /> County : Amenities: <br /> offices: <br /> County- ` . 1 Multi-Purpose Field <br /> I � Offices - <br /> -' ,� ,_ • 2 Activity Rooms <br /> • Recreation Offices <br /> 1 Gymnasium ut <br /> fit. a • 1 Playground <br /> Overview: Formerly part of historic Hillsborough High School, the gym building i <br /> (or "annex") was built in 1957 as an additional amenity to the adjacent school ! .4 <br /> building. Orange County purchased the entire parcel following the opening of <br /> the new Orange High School in 1963. Central Recreation Center was dedicated <br /> to Recreation and Parks and opened in 1975. In 2002 the building underwent <br /> renovations including HVAC upgrades, new flooring and paint. During the 2005- p <br /> 2008 period, upgrades were made to some offices and the restrooms. The win- ; <br /> dows and exterior doors were replaced, and other improvements were made. <br /> Central Recreation Center hosts over 4,000 participants annually in over 160 <br /> recreation programs. In 2012 47 activity reservations were made b <br /> p g y y groups and <br /> individuals within the community,with an estimated 2,050 attendees. <br /> General Conditions and Adequacy for Intended Purpose and Uses: <br /> • The Center requires and receives a high level of maintenancep* � <br /> • The gym and activity rooms are fully scheduled with activities and - <br /> programs 7 days per week. An additional, centrally-located gym <br /> or activity space would benefit the community and reduce wait = <br /> listing frequency. . <br /> Potential for Expansion/Improvements: <br /> • Bleacher replacements <br /> • Elevator replacement <br /> • Office and Lobby upgrades <br /> 3-14 <br />