Hon. James R. Williams Lawton Street Community Center
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday: closed or by rental only
(Times may change due to rentals)
For Center rental information, contact Center Supervisor Francine Blake
Afterschool Care
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - "BEYOND THE BELL"
Lawton Street’s Beyond the Bell program is for students K-6th grade. Students will have time to work on their homework and will receive a snack. After homework time and snack, there will be a mix of planned activities and free time until pick up.
Monday Through Friday 2:30 - 6:00 PM
In-Person Registration
Fee: $225 per semester; or $450 per school year.
Basketball
TINY TOT BASKETBALL
The City of Akron Tiny Tot Basketball program at Lawton Street Community Center provides the opportunity for young athletes at the recreational level to improve their basketball knowledge and skill set while working side by side with experienced city of Akron staff. The themes we stress are teamwork, creating a safe learning environment for all participants, accountability, and sportsmanship.
Ages 5-7
YOUTH CO-ED BASKETBALL
The City of Akron Youth Basketball program has partnered with the Jr. Cavs to offer boys and girls of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to learn what it takes to win both on and off the court.
Ages 8-10 | 11-13 | 14-17
Learn More & Register
Cards, Games And More
It's no secret that we love a good game! Camaraderie, competition and fellowship are the name of the game. Join us!
CARD SHARKS
Wednesday and Thursday
1:00 - 5:00 PM
MASTER CHESS
Monday –Friday
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Community Activities & Events
These events are sponsored/co-sponsored by the City of Akron Recreation & Parks division. We are excited to be a part of these fun programs and events for everyone in the community to enjoy.
A three-week FREE concert series performed by popular local bands. Concerts are held on Mondays from 7:00–9:00PM. Grab your lawn chair, bring a picnic and get out to enjoy the fresh air and music.
**2024 schedule to be released in April**
Community Meetings
Organizations host their meetings at our centers. These meetings are open to the public at no charge and welcome new participants. We look forward to seeing you.
Council of Negro Women Meeting
3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 PM
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Akron Alumnae Delta GEMS and Delta Academy Meetings
2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Fallen Fathers Mentoring Group
Monday – Thursday, 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Hardesty Block Club Meeting
1st Monday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Hartford Block Club Meeting
3rd Monday of the month 6:00 - 8:00 PM
ICUA Meetings (Church Ushers)
2nd Monday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Meeting
2nd Saturday of the month, 12:00 - 2:30 PM
Stark County Minister’s Wives and Minister’s Widows Meeting
2nd Monday of month
Sisters With Vision
1st Thursday of the month, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Crochet, Knitting, Sewing
Beautiful things come together one stitch at a time. Our groups offer a variety of skills to learn while meeting new friends and keeping our mind & hands occupied!
KNITTING & CROCHETING
Tuesdays 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Other Center Activities
We proudly partner with local organizations & groups to allow more activities to take place in our centers. Even though we would like to think we are experts in all things recreation, sometimes it's better to bring in a specialist.
DANCING WITH THE MASTER DANCERS
Tuesday and Thursday
6:00 - 8:00 PM
LEARN STEPPIN DANCING
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 - 7:00 PM
SENIOR LINE DANCING
Monday and Wednesday
9:30 - 11:00 AM
TAI CHI
Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 AM
URBAN BALLROOM DANCING
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 - 7:00 PM
WALKING FOR YOUR HEART
Monday - Friday
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Senior Clubs
ED DAVIS SENIORS CLUB MEETING
1st and 3rd Thursday
1:00 - 3:00 PM
YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS CLUB
Mondays 12:00 - 2:30 PM
Summer Camp
Our summer camps are serious business....seriously FUN! Whatever your summer needs are, we have options. Whether it is our weekly theme camps or our 8-week summer long camp, check out all the possibilities.
Lawton Street Community Center offers an 8-week long summer camp beginning in June and running through August.
Registration for summer camps opened now!
2024 Summer Camp Schedule
Ward 4 Meetings
Contact: Councilwoman Jan Davis
Office: 330-375-2256
Email: ward4@akronohio.gov