With dignitaries from the city and USD 383 on hand Friday, Manhattan Parks and Rec officials were among those cutting a ribbon to open the new Anthony Recreation Center.
Director of Recreation Randi Clifford noted the center’s opening adds to a growing list of facilities the department is overseeing–quick growth in a short time, as the department goes from managing one basketball court to 11. He also noted the three new recreation centers that are opening in 2021 are the first such facilities built in the city since Peace Memorial Auditorium opened in 1955.
City manager Ron Fehr noted the process always involved both the city and school district working towards building the facility near Anthony Middle School.
The new rec center will include four basketball and volleyball courts, eight pickleball courts, portable indoor turf, two batting tunnels, a 3-lane elevated walking track and many more amenities.
