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Merriam Parks & Rec.
5701 Merriam Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
(913) 322-5550
(913) 677-1409 fax
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Merriam Parks & Recreation & Community Center Foundation

Community Center~

Located in a renovated, historic school building, the Irene B. French Community Center is a 33,000 square foot facility and the home of the majority of the Merriam Parks and Recreation programs.

                                                Fitness Center Testimonial     

Hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 9:00pm,

Friday 8:00am-5:00pm,
Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm,
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

The facility includes:
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A gymnasium with built-in stage
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Two multi-purpose rooms
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Commercially equipped kitchen
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Game room with pool table, foosball, ping-pong and big screen television
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Dance studio with wood floor, mirrors, ballet barre
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Fitness center with cardiovascular and strength training equipment
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Three classrooms
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Conference room
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Museum room with collection of Historic Merriam memorabilia and antique O gauge model railroad and trolley exhibit (open Friday's 9:00am to 2:30pm)
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Art gallery

The facility also provides space for the Johnson County Nutrition Program Congregate meal Site (Sr. Citizen hot lunch program).

Facility rooms are for rental to host your reception, party, meeting or seminar. Rental rates vary, depending upon the size of the room, and are available for Merriam residents, non-residents and commercial groups.

For specific information not available on this web site, contact us at:
Merriam Parks and Recreation
5701 Merriam Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
(913) 322-5550
Fax: (913) 677-1409
Email:maryh@merriam.org

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