Parks and Recreation: North Community Center

Activities
Preschool Classes
- Tiny Dancing Tots, ages 3-4
- M, Sept 13-Oct 4, 5:00-5:30 pm, fee: $25
- Tap & Jazz I, ages 4-5
- M, Sept 13-Oct 4, 5:30-6:15 pm, fee: $25
- Tap & Jazz II, ages 6-7
- M, Sept 13-Oct 4, 6:15-7:00 pm, fee: $25
- Tumbling Tots, ages 2-3
- T, Sept 14-Oct 5, 5:30-6:00 pm, fee: $25
- Tumbling, ages 4-6
- T, Sept 14-Oct 5, 6:00-6:45 pm, fee: $25
- Tumbling, ages 7-9
- T, Sept 14-Oct 5, 6:45-7:30 pm, fee: $25
- Fancy Nancy Jewelry Making, ages 3-5
- Friday, Sept 24, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, fee: $7
Youth Classes
- Tae Kwon Do, ages 7 years and older
- Beginners: T, Sept 7-Dec 14, 6:30-7:15 pm, fee: $30/mon
- Advanced: T, Sept 7-Dec 14, 7:15-8:30 pm, fee: $30/mon
- Afterschool Junior Golf
- Rochester Elementary/North Fairview, grades k-6th
- T-TH, Sept 14-23, pick up at North Topeka Golf Center at 6:00 pm, fee: $60
Adult Classes
- Beginning Knitting
- W, Sept 15-Oct 6, 6:00-8:00 pm, fee: $30
- Pottery/Kick Wheel
- T, Sept 7-28, 10:00 am-noon, fee: $50
- T, Sept 7-28, 6:00-8:00 pm, fee: $50
- W, Sept 8-29, 6:00-8:00 pm, fee: $50
- Flip Flops for Fun/Crochet
- T, Sept 21, 5:00-7:00 pm, fee: $12 supplies included
- Basic Jewelry Design 101
- TH, Sept 9, 6:30-8:00 pm, fee: $25 supplies included
- Basic Wire Wrapping
- TH, Sept 23, 6:30-8:00 pm, fee: $25 Focal bead will be needed
- Stretch and Tone
- T/TH, Sept 7-Oct 14, 5:30-6:15 pm, fee: $38
- Toning Up & Tai Chi
- T/TH, Sept 21-Oct 21, 9:15-10:15 am, fee: $38
- Mixed Martial Arts
- M/TH, Sept 2-Dec 30, 6:00-8:00 pm, fee: $40/mo or $20/mo for once week
- Adult Dance Lesson/Wedding Crash Dance
- F, Sept 10, 6:00-9:00 pm, fee: $15 per person
- Yoga
- M/W, Sept 13-Oct 20, 6:00-7:00 pm, fee: $38
- How to Train for a 5K
- T, Sept 14 & 28, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 9, 6:30-7:30 pm, fee: $40
- Drums Alive/Cardio Fitness
- W, Sept 8-Oct 13, 5:15-6:00 pm, fee: $18
- Step/Circuit Training
- TH, Sept 9-Oct 14, 6:15-7:00 pm, fee: $18
Facilities
| North Park | North Center |
|---|---|
| Four Diamond Softball Complex | Main Office/Lobby |
| Sand Volleyball Courts | Aerobics Room |
| Tennis Courts | Weight Room |
| Playground | Dance Room |
| Two Mile Nature Trail | Art Room |
| Family Aquatic Center | Kitchen/Dining Room |
| Shelter House | Meeting Room |
| Soccer Fields | Two Preschool Classrooms |
Rentals
Shawnee North Shelter
For shelter reservations call: 785.267.1156.
Our open-sided shelter includes a grill and six picnic tables under the roof. Rest rooms are attached. Its location is perfect for families and friends who also want to use the pool, nature trail, park’s playground, and green space. Ball diamonds, sand volleyball courts, and pool rentals are also available at additional charges.
Shelter rentals are available for time periods of 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.–11 p.m. The Shawnee North Shelter is available for rental April 1 October 31: $75/period
Easter Sunrise Service 6 a.m.–9 a.m.: $75
Photos: Shelter
Rentals For All Occasions
Having a family reunion, birthday party, shower or just too many guests? Shawnee North Community Center has a variety of rooms available for rent along with a full kitchen. Call now for a reservation. Fee is $25 per hour. Call 785.286.0676 for more information.
Contacts
Shawnee North Community Center
300 NE 43rd Street
Topeka, KS 66617
785.286.0676
Fax 785.246.0804
- Center Director
- Susan Fowler-Hentzler
- Recreation Programmer
- Darlene Streeter
- Recreation Program Coordinator
- David Allacher
- Recreation Leaders
- Jenny Smith
- Mary Yadon
- Preschool Teachers
- Penny Stormann
- Angel Friesen
- Kisha Thomas
