Charles Black Recreation Center
3419 W. Washington Street, South Bend
Cynthia Taylor, Director

Located in LaSalle Park, this recreation center offers a full-sized gymnasium, community room with kitchen, computer lab, weight room and game room.  The center offers daily programs and activities for all ages, including tutoring, computer classes, fitness classes,
open recreation, sports, special events and much more! For more information on any of the following events call  574-235-7712 or 574-235-9446.


Community Meetings

LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association Days: Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Time: 5:30 p.m.
President, Gale Brodie
Foster Grandparents Program Days: Every Last Friday of the Month
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Coordinator, Real Services

Community Forum Group Days: Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Activity Day Time
After-school C.H.A.M.P.S Program K-8th Mon-Fri 2:30-5:30pm
Fitness 4 Kids Mon-Fri 3:00-3:30pm
IUSB & CBC Children’s Choir Tue 3:30-4:30pm
Latin Dance Tue 6:00-7:30pm
Chess Club/Learn How to Play Chess Wed 6:00-8:00pm
IUSB & CBC Children’s Choir (ages 6-12) Thu 3:30-4:30pm
Friday Movies & Meal Fri 3:30-5:00pm
High School Open Gym & Computers Mon-Thu 6:00-9:00pm

Additional programs and events are constantly being added. Please contact the Charles Black Recreation Center for a current schedule of activities.

Senior Programs

Nena Dozier-Hamilton, Senior Activity Leader
As a REAL Services nutrition site, seniors at the Charles Black Recreation Center can enjoy a healthy lunch and fellowship. We have a women’s group that meets at 1:00 pm on Tuesdays.

Club meetings - Bingo - Arts & Crafts - Exercise

“Building a Legacy & Bridging the Gap”
Our vision is to impact the quality of life for individuals in the community by providing activities, programs, and special events that are designed to support, educate, connect, empower and motivate individuals to create positive futures for themselves and their families.

From the Desk of the Director:
Effective leaders are focused on people, not programs. They are more concerned for the growth, development and success of individuals, than then perfect execution of program procedures. Help us “Bridge the Gap” in our community. We are the voice for our youth, adults and seniors. – Ms. CeCe.