Burns Road Community Center & PLAYGROUND - Construction Information

UPCOMING PLAYGROUND RECONSTRUCTION:

The BRCC Playground will be closed effective January 6th for demolition and reconstruction. The playground will close to the public for renovations with the new, larger play area to include two large towers, a shade structure, new turf surfacing, and a tot lot for children ages 6 months to 23 months. 

UPDATE: The Burns Road Playground will reopen on Friday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. Stop by and play with us!

PROJECT SCOPE:

The modernization and expansion of the place that is known as “the heart of Palm Beach Gardens” will begin September 2023. The Burns Road Community Center has served our community since 1983. After conducting a Service Analysis Survey in 2020, the Recreation Department learned which programs the community wanted and created a plan to reflect the desires of the public. The Burns Road Community Center building will be closed for the entire period of construction starting in September of 2023.

PROJECT FEATURES:

  • Partially demolish 43,114 square feet of the existing building
  • Build a modern, two-story design (58,775 square foot facility) 
  • 2- refurbished gymnasiums
  • 1- Wellness Studio
  • 3- Multipurpose rooms (1 specifically for STEM programming)
  • 1- Tot activity classroom
  • 2- Dedicated art studios
  • First floor- community lobby and social space
  • Second floor- dedicated space for cultural arts programs
  • 6- family restrooms; 12- additional restrooms
  • Staff offices
  • Designed with enhanced security layout and features

 WHAT IS STAYING THE SAME?

  • Existing locker rooms will remain
  • Two attached gymnasiums will remain and will be refurbished
  • The Aquatic Complex will remain open for its normal season

WHAT WILL CHANGE?

  • General public camps and Schools Out camps will not be offered during the construction closure. Specialty camps with limited registration will be available.  Please consult the GardensLife brochure or www.pbgfl.com/programs
  • A portion of the parking lot will be open for access to the BRCC playground and the Aquatic Complex.
  • Those using the BRCC Playground will have access to the public restrooms adjacent to the Lakeside Center.

Recommendations Survey.

Give Us Your RECommendations!

Point the Recreation Department in the right direction to identify the programs and services you want to see in the new Burns Road Community Center! Recreation staff is already preparing for the re-opening and would like to learn about your programming ideas for this beautiful new facility. Only through your feedback can the City truly develop programs and provide services that meet YOUR recreational needs. The survey will only take a few minutes to submit, and participants will remain anonymous. Click here to take the survey!

  1. 1 BRCC Front entrance rendering.
  2. 2 Burn Renovation Aerial Rendering.
  3. 3 Burns Renovation lobby rendering.
  4. 4 Burns Renovation tot room rendering.
  5. 5 Burns Renovation STEM Room Rendering.
  6. 6 Burns Renovation breezeway rendering.
  7. 7 Burn Renovation Dance Room Rendering.
  8. 8 Burns Renovation art studio rendering.
  9. 9 Burns Renovation Night Entrance Rendering.
  10. 10 Burns Renovation Night Entrance Rendering.

CONTRACTORS: 

Architect- OLC Architects
Builder- KAST Construction

PROJECT COST: $30 Million

  • Architectural Design & Construction Administration: $2.2 Million
  • Construction: $27.8 Million

FUNDING SOURCE:

Recreation Impact Fees, 2023 Public Improvement Bond, General Fund- Budget Stabilization

CONSTRUCTION START DATE: 

September 5, 2023 

COMMUNITY CENTER OPERATIONS UPDATE:

  • The Community Center will close to the public beginning August 20, 2023.
  • Select programs will continue to be provided at alternate facilities:
    1. Senior Programs- Mirasol Center
    2. Art/Dance Programs- Mirasol Center
    3. Tot Programs- The Gardens North County District Park and Mirasol Center

DURATION: 

1.5 years

DATE OF COMPLETION: 

Join us for the Grand Opening of BRCC on Saturday, May 31 at 2:45-6:00 p.m. City Council will perform the ribbon cutting at 2:45 p.m. The Center will be open for fun, tours and activities from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.