Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center

305 South Dogwood Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Phone:  540-433-2474

The Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center (C.A.C.) has a gymnasium, three racquetball courts, an exercise/weight room, three large classrooms, four craft rooms, a game room with table tennis, and bumper pool table, and the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office. The C.A.C. adjoins Westover Pool.

The Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center offers childcare throughout the year, visit the childcare page for additional details.  The Boy's and Girl's Pee Wee Basketball League are held at the C.A.C, visit the basketball page for registration information and schedules. 

Facility Holiday and Event Closings - Please call 540-433-9168 for specific holiday and event closing information.

C.A.C. Hours of Operations

Monday-Friday: 6:00am-9:00pm (Facility will close at 7:00pm on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-6:00pm (Facility will be closed on Sundays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)

[35KB] Center Gym Schedules (September 9-December 27)

*Note tabs at the bottom of the page for individual days of the week.

C.A.C. Guest Fees 

• Adult-$3
• Youth (Ages 12-17)-$2 

C.A.C. Membership Fees

• City Resident Adult-$30
• Non-Resident Adult- $60
• City Resident Senior (Ages 55+)- $15
• Non-Resident Senior (Ages 55+)- $30
• City Resident Teen (Ages 12-17)- $5
• Non-Resident Teen (Ages 12-17)- $15

Combo Gym/Swim Pass 

• City Resident- $105
• Non-Resident- $150

Room Descriptions and Rental Fees - Please call 540-433-2474 for room and rental information.

[159KB] Facility Use Permit Application

[262KB] Facility Use Policies

Racquetball Courts
Enjoy the use of our three racquetball courts by calling 540-433-2474.  Players without reservations may obtain available courts on a walk-in basis.

Two courts are equipped for Wallyball play.

Fees for court usage are as follows:

• Adult Racquetball-$2 per player per hour
• Youth Racquetball-$1 per player per hour
• Wallyball-$10 hourly court fee

Parent-Tot Playtime

Join us Tuesday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm, as we will hold our Parent-Tot Playtime in our gymnasium!  Mats, tricycles, ball, obstacles, etc. will give toddlers and their parents the chance for some mid-day open play.  If you are not a member of the Community Activities Center, there is a $1 entry fee.  This program is open to ages 0-5, and will meet October 1-December 17. 

*Program does not meet on days that Harrisonburg City Schools are out.