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Bessemer Recreation Center The Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center is a family-friendly environment for all to enjoy!

Our facility offers a variety of membership options to best suit your needs. Come spend time indulging in our aquatics, fitness area, and park activities!

LET’S HOOP‼️ 🏀⛹🏽⛹🏻‍♀️Does your child enjoy the game of basketball? We’ve got something new in store! The rec. center wil...
10/08/2026

LET’S HOOP‼️ 🏀⛹🏽⛹🏻‍♀️

Does your child enjoy the game of basketball? We’ve got something new in store!

The rec. center will be hosting our first HoopShoot Tournament in November free to children! Compete for a chance to compete at the national level!

🗓️ Nov. 7th, 2026

🕘 Begins at 9:00am

👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏾 Ages: 8-13 (Boys & Girls)

📍Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center

❗️ PARENTS MUST BRING A PHYSICAL COPY OF THEIR CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO COMPETE!

❕ QUALIFIERS WILL RETURN ON NOV. 21ST TO COMPETE IN THE LOCAL TOURNAMENT!

Let’s cheer our kids on as they hoop to victory!!

INTERESTED IN IMPROVING OUR WATERWAYS? 💦🐟Stop by the center and engage in conversations with representatives from Auburn...
10/08/2026

INTERESTED IN IMPROVING OUR WATERWAYS? 💦🐟

Stop by the center and engage in conversations with representatives from Auburn University and connected affiliates.

🗓️: Thursday, October 29th

🕠: 5:30-7:00pm

📍: Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center

Let’s improve our waterways together!!

CALLING ALL YOUNG MEN AGES 14-18‼️Check out this program hosted by Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center in partnership wi...
10/01/2026

CALLING ALL YOUNG MEN AGES 14-18‼️

Check out this program hosted by Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center in partnership with LegacyWorks of Birmingham.

EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES IN:

🧭 Career Exploration

🛠️ Hands-On Skilled Trades Instruction

🧰 Workforce Readiness Training

👥 Mentorship

If you’re interested in perfecting your craft, sign up now❗️
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ARE YOU A SKILLED TRADESMAN⁉️

We are also looking for instructors with strengths in:

⚡️Electrical Work

🚰 Plumbing

🚧 Construction

Help us lead our young men to new heights!!

PARTICIPANTS AND INSTRUCTORS SHOULD EMAIL TIFFANY HARRIS AT [email protected]‼️

REGISTER FOR SESSION 5 OF SWIM LESSONS❗️Both Youth and Adult classes are available for registration. Steps below ⬇️🔎 Sca...
09/28/2026

REGISTER FOR SESSION 5 OF SWIM LESSONS❗️

Both Youth and Adult classes are available for registration. Steps below ⬇️

🔎 Scan the QR code

✍🏽 Sign into/Create your Civic Rec. account

💦 Visit Aquatics Tab

🏊🏻‍♀️Register for a class

LESSONS BEGIN OCTOBER 13TH❗️
LAST LESSON, OCTOBER 30TH❗️

Let’s learn together!!!!

MOVIE NIGHT OUT WITH THE SHERIFF‼️Sheriff Mark Pettway and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Movie...
09/28/2026

MOVIE NIGHT OUT WITH THE SHERIFF‼️

Sheriff Mark Pettway and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Movie Night at 2 locations next Friday:

📍 Leeds Drive-In (1453 Grand River Pkwy, Leeds, AL)

📍 Bessemer Recreation Center (Amphitheater)

🗓️ October 9th (7:30PM-10:30PM)

Bring your lawn chair, blankets, and snacks! Let’s enjoy a Movie Night under the moon!!

SESSION 4 OF KID SWIM LESSONS ARE OPEN!!! 🏊🏽‍♂️☀️Scan below to register (account sign in required)______________________...
08/13/2026

SESSION 4 OF KID SWIM LESSONS ARE OPEN!!! 🏊🏽‍♂️☀️

Scan below to register (account sign in required)

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FOR OUR ADULT CREW, WE GOT YOU!!! 😉

The first session of adult lessons is now open and available for registration!

Register now to secure your private lesson! 💦

We want to get everyone comfortable in water!! 🫧

Our top priority is creating an environment that’s not only beneficial to members of the community, but is clean and ext...
08/07/2026

Our top priority is creating an environment that’s not only beneficial to members of the community, but is clean and extends the beautification of the Marvel City.

✋🏽CLOSED: August 10th - August 14th

👋🏽 REOPEN: August 15th at 9am

Thank you for your support and understanding!

SESSION 2 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN‼️Sign your young ones up, and get them acclimated with the water 💦❗️• Registration closes o...
07/02/2026

SESSION 2 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN‼️

Sign your young ones up, and get them acclimated with the water 💦❗️

• Registration closes on June 13th @ 8pm
• Class duration is from July 14th - July 30th
• Private lessons are open for registration as well

Address

100 14TH Street SOUTH
Bessemer, AL
35020

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(205) 425-0655

Website

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