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Located in District 5 on Detroit's Eastside, The Butzel Family Center is a multipurpose community center that houses a number of agencies that provide an array of services under one roof. The mission of the Butzel Family Center is to provide and promote a world-class, multipurpose center for the community by coordinating quality social services and self-help technologies designed to improve the quality of life for Detroit citizens including seniors and youth.
For more than 30 years, the Butzel Family Center has been a mainstay in the area of family and human service delivery and support for families on the east side of Detroit. Butzel responds to the community by bringing organizations and resources to the area in direct response to community needs. With broad-based involvement, technical assistance and support for community agencies and organizations, Butzel Center helps to bridge the gap between citizens and service providers.
Butzel Family Center Fall 2026 Schedule
Schedule Subject to Change*
Center Supervisors: Omar A. Ahart and Terence Mercer
Membership & Rental Information for Parks & Recreation
A valid membership is required to participate in all programs/activities.
Don't have a membership? Register through RecTrac to get started! Additional fees for classes/programs/activities may apply.
Community Uses
Butzel Family Center is available for meetings, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm which are located in the Butzel Family Center Service area. The Butzel Family Center Service area is Mt. Elliot to McClellan and E. Jefferson to Harper.
Facility Rentals
Butzel Family Center available for a nominal fee seven (7) days a week. (weekend rates slightly higher). Butzel Family Center is a smoke-free, non-alcoholic facility. For rental information, Call (313) 628-2100.
Amenities
- Outdoor Shed
- Computer Lab
- Banquet Hall
- Kitchen
- Basketball Court
- Baseball Diamonds
- Horseshoe Pits
- Tennis Courts
- Playscape
- Ample Parking
OTHER CITY OF DETROIT DEPARTMENTS & RESOURCES
Detroit Police Department Northeastern District Sub-Station
Department of Neighborhoods District 5 (313) 236-3523
Department of Health and Wellness (313) 628-2100
Adult Well Being Services (313) 925-1135
Marcus Garvey Academy (313) 866-7400
Marcus Garvey Academy (313) 866-7382