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Upcoming Events

Adult Intro to Spanish — Begins January 9 | 5:00PM-6:00PM

Have you always wanted to learn another language? Come and join the community and our Director for our Introductory Course that offers some basic tools to get you started. The class begins on January 9, 2023. You may choose to join either day of the week. This is an opportunity to learn from a university instructor at no cost! Don't miss this opportunity as space will be limited.

Register by email or by phone at — johnson.reccenter@uofdjesuit.org

Youth Baseball Camp — 12/10, 12/17 | 11:00AM-1:00PM

Please join us and the Detroit Predators for a 3 Week Baseball Camp held here at Johnson Recreation Center. The ages are 8-12 and all are welcome to participate.

Register by email or by phone at — johnson.reccenter@uofdjesuit.org or (313) 626-2588

Adult Group Fitness Classes — Thursdays & Saturdays

In partnership with Fit 4 Life Health & Wellness, LLC., the Johnson Recreation Center is offering a 12 Week Group Fitness program that focuses on a variety of fitness levels to help participants build strength, flexibility, balance, endurance and much more!! Classes run on Thursday from 1:00PM - 2:00PM and on Saturdays from 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Register today by completing the electronic registration form online!

Adult Education Program — Open Enrollment

In partnership with the St. Vincent Sarah and Fisher Center, the U of D Jesuit Johnson Recreation Center is offering Adult Education Programs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the North Center Campus known as Johnson Recreation Center. New enrollment intake is held during the hours listed.

Are you interested in learning more? Please complete the electronic inquiry form online!
 

Membership Info

Join the Johnson Community today!

We welcome the community to join us in the re-opening of the historic Johnson Recreation Center. The new Performance, Athletics, Recreation Campus includes three fields on Joe Louis Park, and the 34,000 sq. ft. Johnson Recreation Center. The center provides large spaces for athletics, retreats, academic support programs, and community youth tutoring initiatives. Additionally, the center will be offering a variety of community activities and events throughout the calendar year.

Registration will be required for attendance to most events. Becoming a member is the first step of the process. Simply complete the online form(s) listed below and that's it! As events are scheduled, they will be posted below in the "Upcoming Events" section of the site.

Sign up today by completing the Adult Membership Form or Minor Membership Form online!

Recent Events

Coming Soon! Arts & Crafts activities for all ages in the new Arts & Crafts Community Room at Johnson Recreation Center. 

Coming Soon! Brush up on your computer skills in the new Computer Community Room at Johnson Recreation Center.

Coming Soon! Host your community group in the new Multipurpose Community Room or other other Meeting Rooms at Johnson Recreation Center.

Outdoor Facilities

Outdoor Basketball Court

The outdoor basketball court is open from dawn to dusk for public use unless reserved for a Special Event.

Joe Louis Park Playground

PlayGround is open from dawn to dusk for use unless reserved for a Special Event.

Sports Fields

The grass fields will open for use after August 15. This is to ensure the new sod takes root. Use of the grass fields is STRICTLY PROHIBITED until after August 15.

Rental Requests

Want more information about having an event at Johnson Recreation Center?

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting requests for space rental at the facility. 
Submit an event request form to book space at the newly renovated U of D Jesuit Johnson Recreation Center at Joe Louis Park.

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