Recreation Centers

The Recreation Centers operated by Columbus Georgia Parks & Recreation serve as vibrant community hubs offering a wide range of programs and services for residents of all ages. These centers provide safe, inclusive spaces for fitness, sports, arts, education, and social activities. With amenities such as gymnasiums, meeting rooms, fitness equipment, and youth programming, the centers support healthy lifestyles, personal development, and community connection throughout Columbus.

Frank Chester Recreation Center

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The Frank Chester Recreation Center is a 19,000 square feet Recreation Center located at the Benning Park. It offers a diverse selection of classes for all ages ranging from arts and crafts to fitness and sports. The center can also be rented for private parties, reunions, sport events or banquets. Located in front of the building is a racquetball court, eight tennis courts, four softball fields, and Born Learning Trail. Children enjoy the playground equipment.

Location:

1441 Benning Drive
Columbus, Georgia 31903

706-225-3723

Center Director :
Sharon Calhoun

Hours:

Monday - Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Closed Sunday

Rentals

For rental information call (706)225-4658
Gym (Sports Only)

Capacity: 505

Deposit Rental/3 hours Each additional hours
Resident $200.00 $150.00 $50.00
Non-Resident $200.00 $175.00 $50.00
Entire Facility

Capacity: 505

Deposit Rental/3 hours Each additional hours
Resident $200.00 $400.00 $100.00
Non-Resident $200.00 $420.00 $100.00
Community Room & Kitchen

Capacity: 35-50

Deposit Rental/3 hours Each additional hours
Resident $200.00 $150.00 $50.00
Non-Resident $200.00 $180.00 $60.00
Community Room & Game Room

Capacity: 35-50

Deposit Rental/3 hours Each additional hours
Resident $200.00 $200.00 $75.00
Non-Resident $200.00 $230.00 $85.00

Recreation Center Rules

  • Respect all staff/participants
  • No sagging of pants
  • No profanity allowed
  • No fighting
  • No running or horseplaying in facility
  • No drugs, alcohol, or weapons allowed on the premises
  • No hats, "do-rags", etc. worn in building
  • No bandanas
  • No food or drinks allowed in the gym
  • No sitting on game tables
  • No sunflower seeds
  • No graffiti or damage to the building
  • Only one ball in the gym during full court play
  • Daily activities will cease 15 minutes prior to closing
  • Please respect the center and staff by using the trash cans for all trash
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