Dickerson Community Center
899 North Johnson Street
Monroe, NC 28110
Located minutes from Downtown Monroe, the Dickerson Recreation Complex offers several amenities to our community. Enjoy a leisurely walk down the Bearskin Greenway, challenge yourself on our 18 hole disc golf course, spend some quality family time at our picnic shelter and playground or take advantage of the many activities that take place within the Dickerson Recreation Center including a weight room, gymnasium, and afterschool programs.
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sun 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Click here for more information and to register for the Dickerson Recreation Center Programs.
Dickerson After School
This program offers a wide range of activities for children to enjoy on a daily basis. We provide fun, educational, and cultural activities that your child will love! Students have the opportunity to take advantage of homework assistance and unwind from a long day at school. After homework is done, our staff and community partners provide fun and enriching activities that expose students to new and exciting opportunities. Activities include gardening classes, arts and crafts, gym games, team building exercises and much more!
Our staff pick up at the following locations: Benton Heights, East, Walter Bickett, Walter Bickett Education Center, Sardis, Porter Ridge, Rocky River, Poplin, Union Academy's Upper and Lower Schools.
Parents' Night Out
3rd Friday of every month, March through September
Drop your kids off with us and enjoy a night out or just relax. Our staff will provide supervised activities including pizza, a movie and other fun gym activities!
Community Happenings
Homeschool Hangout - September 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - For ages 8 to 17
Steam Saturdays - September 14, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - For ages 5 to 15
For more information about September's programs and events, contact Kimberly Scott at kscott@monroenc.org or (704) 282-4649.