Don A. Hawkins Recreational Center
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The Don A. Hawkins Recreational Center is a public recreation center operated by the Birmingham Department of Parks and Recreation at 8920 Roebuck Boulevard, in Roebuck-Hawkins Park in Birmingham's Roebuck neighborhood.
It was dedicated on February 8, 1979, and named in memory of long-time Birmingham City Council member Don Hawkins. As soon as July 1981 the city was inviting bids to make repairs to the gymnasium.
In August 2024 the city closed the Hawkins Recreation Center in order to replace the roof. Staff were temporarily reassigned to the East Pinson Valley Recreation Center.
References
- "Rec center dedicated." (February 9, 1979) Birmingham Post-Herald, p. 6
- Dover, Drew & Brady Talbert (August 1, 2024) "Birmingham closes Don Hawkins Recreational Center until further notice." WBRC.com