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Courthouse Way Community Center
(formerly called the Denbigh Community Center)
Location: 14302 Old Courthouse Way
Operational Hours: Mon – Fri. 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.; Sat 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M
Phone: 757-886-7929
Courthouse Way Community Center is home to Instructional Program Classes including: decorative painting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, quilting, martial arts, music dance, cooking, sign language and fitness. Please see the semi-annual Parks and Recreation Tabloid for class information.
Some of the center’s features include:
- Therapeutic Recreation Program: Before/After School
- 5 multi-purpose classrooms
- 1 multi-purpose room with a dance floor and mirrored wall
- 1 large multi-purpose room with a mirrored wall
- The building houses the Office of Human Affairs Child Care Program
Courthouse Way Community Center offers room rentals for meetings and events. Please call the center for more information (757) 886-7929.
Doris Miller Community Center
Address: 2814 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: (757) 247-8603, fax: (757) 247-8622
HOURS
Mon & Tue:
1 — 2:30P 19 & over
3 — 6:30P 6 – 12 years
3 — 8:30P 13 – 18 years
6:30 — 8:30P 19 & over
Wed:
1 — 6:30P 6 – 12 years
3 — 8:30P 13 – 18 years
6:30 — 8:30P 19 & over
Thu & Fri:
1 — 2:30P 19 & over
3 — 6:30P 6 – 12 years
3 — 8:30P 13 – 18 years
6:30 — 8:30P 19 & over
Sat:
1 — 4P 6 – 18 years open recreation
STAFF
Hugo Morrison- Senior Recreation Program Coordinator
Aldrienia Huggins- Administrative Secretary
The Doris Miller Pool (outdoor,open summer only) includes a 9,594.5 sq. ft. pool area and 3,333 sq. ft. “spray” play area. It features a zero depth beach entry and has a maximum depth of five feet. The pool includes many activity features that are found at commercial “water parks” including geyser sprays, animal sculpture sprayers, a spray tunnel, a 9'11” tube slide, and Spa Jet seating area. The pool area has a maximum capacity of 400 people. Waivers must be signed for each individual before using the pool (children under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver). Children 12 and under must be accompanied by and adult. Admission to the pool is free.
See our Tabloid for current Doris Miller Programs.
This center is home to the Doris Miller Senior Center.
Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
Address: 570 McLawhorneDrive, Newport News VA, 23601
Phone: (757) 591-4853
Aquatic Center:
For hours, rates, and current programs see our Tabloid.
- Only 50m competitive indoor pool in the Hampton Roads region
- 3 meter diving board and two, 1 meter diving boards
- 14 foot deep diving well
- Moveable bulkhead for sectioning activities
- ADA accessible ramp
- Retractable roof for natural lighting and ventilation
- Seating for 500
- Colorado timing system
- Land and Water Fitness Equipment
- U.S. Water Fitness Certified
- Certified Lifeguard Agency (USLA)
- Certified American Red Cross Lifeguards and Instructors
Gymnasium:
- Full-length basketball court with volleyball capabilities
- Court encircled by walking track
- Performance Stage
- Seating for 200
Open Air Pavilion:
- 14,000 square feet area
- Two, full-sized basketball courts with tennis capabilities
Multi-Pupose Rooms:
- 8 flexible use rooms
- Two demonstration kitchens
- Mini-stage
- Computer lab for instructional purposes
Facility Rentals:
The Brittingham-Midtown Community Center offers meeting rooms of all sizes—from the tournament quality gymnasium to the most intimate meeting room for rent. Whether you are planning your company’s off-site meeting, or your child’s birthday party, the Brittingham-Midtown Community Center has a space designed especially for you. The multi-purpose rooms range in capacity from 30 to 80 seats. The center also features several specialty rooms for your events, including two fully-equipped kitchens, two mirrored dance rooms, and two stages for theatrical rehearsals and performances. The aquatic center, gymnasium, and outdoor pavilion are also available for special events and functions. To arrange for a tour or to receive more information, please call (757) 591-4853.
Recreation Programs:
Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism plans and schedules a variety of affordable activities at the Brittinghm-Midtown Community Center including programs for: the Youth Program, Therapeutic Recreation, Active Lifestyles (50+), and Instructional Classes.
Denbigh Community Center
Address: 15198 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608
Phone: (757) 926-1400 [Main Department Office Phone]
This facility, currently under construction, will feature a two gymnasiums, a dance room, multi-purpose rooms, a school-age (childcare) area, and a teen room. See here for construction updates, photos, and facility drawings.
Senior Centers
See here for all Senior Centers.
