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Helen Moore Community Center (11825 Dexter Ave) is named in honor of Helen Moore, a lifelong Detroit activist. Moore was instrumental in protecting the neighborhood space and has advocated for education and community voice across Detroit. Ed Davis Park is a new park named in honor of Edward "Ed" Davis, the first African American new car dealership owner in the US. The park is located adjacent to the newly renovated Helen Moore Community Center (11825 Dexter Ave) and includes a plaza, playground, fitness equipment, shelter, multi-use sport court, picnic area, drinking found, benches, and newly planted trees.

 

NOW OPEN: HELEN MOORE COMMUNITY CENTER & ED DAVIS PARK 

 

Helen Moore Winter Schedule 2026

(January 20th - March 13th 2026)

Helen Moore Recreation Center Winter 2026 Schedule (M-F)

 

Center Supervisor: Lauren Palmer

 

Membership & Rental Information for Parks & Recreation
A valid membership is required to participate in all programs/classes/activities. Don't have a membership or interested in renting a space? Register through RecTrac to get started!  Additional fees for classes/programs/activities may apply. 

Rec Mems
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Amenities
  • Gymnasium
  • Weight Room
  • Art Room
  • Reading Room
  • Dance Studio
  • Kitchen
  • Multipurpose Room
  • Room Rentals
Ed Davis Park & Helen Moore Community Center

 

NEW RECREATION CENTER & PARK PROJECT INFORMATION

 

The City purchased the Helen Moore Center, and has plans to renovate it as a City Recreation Center, and create a park and parking area.

Construction starts Spring 2024 and the renovation budget is $8.5M.

Construction coming in early 2024

 

Thank you to all those who attended a community meeting or provided input on the future rec center and park design.  More details on the final designs can be found in the presentation "Community Meeting #3" linked below.

Dexter-Elmhurst Center Rendering

 

Dexter-Elmhurst Park Rendering

 

Past presentations:

Community Meeting #1 - Prioritizing amenities

Community Meeting #2 - Draft plan for review

Community Meeting #3 - Final Rec Center & Park Plans

 

Contact:

Juliana Fulton - Deputy Chief Parks Planner

[email protected]

Debbie Machnak - Project Manager

[email protected]