Chelsea Community Center: Hours, Programs, Rentals & Map

Community Center Hours and Best Times to Visit

The center can be busy with youth sports, adult recreation, classes and community events. If your visit depends on a particular room or court, use the online facility calendar or call ahead.

Holiday closures and special-event restrictions may differ from the regular schedule.

What Is Inside Chelsea Community Center?

Memberships, Day Passes and Free Eligibility

Chelsea Community Center requires membership for regular use of the gym, weight room and indoor walking track. Membership is not required simply to attend programs, although individual programs may have registration fees.

The 2026 newsletter also describes up to 12 guest visits per year for members. Ask whether this allowance applies to your exact membership category and how guests must check in.

How to Purchase or Renew Membership

1. Choose whether you need a day pass, individual membership, household membership or qualifying free membership.
2. Prepare identification and any documents needed to establish Shelby County residency, age, military or insurance-program eligibility.
3. Create a household profile in Chelsea RecDesk. Include every member who will use a family membership.
4. Open the Memberships section and select the membership category and fee type that match your eligibility.
5. Review the duration, price and participating household members before completing checkout.
6. Keep the membership confirmation and ask the desk about check-in procedures for your first visit.

For help comparing day passes, program admission and memberships at recreation facilities generally, see this community recreation center membership and fee guide.

Basketball, Pickleball and Fitness Programs

Chelsea Community Center supports organized sports and scheduled recreation programs, including activities for different ages and fitness levels.

Basketball

The two gymnasiums are used for team practices, games, leagues, rentals and open recreation. Public basketball availability depends on both Gym A and Gym B schedules.

Before making a basketball trip, check which gym is free, whether open play is allowed at that time and whether membership is required for your intended visit.

Pickleball

Chelsea has published beginner, intermediate and advanced pickleball sessions, including daytime activities on selected weekdays. Specific days and times change by month and according to gym bookings.

Senior Aerobics and Chair Aerobics

Senior fitness programs have included traditional aerobics and chair-based exercise. The chair format may be more suitable for participants seeking a lower-impact class, but individuals should check class requirements and activity intensity before attending.

Other Activities

Official monthly schedules have featured REFIT, Rev & Flow, martial arts, textile clubs, card games, senior social activities and other programs. These are examples from published calendars, not a guarantee that every activity is available each week.

How to Find and Register for a Class

1. Open the City’s program schedule or Chelsea RecDesk program directory.
2. Select the category matching your interests, such as fitness, senior activities, sports or community programs.
3. Check the exact start date, meeting time, age or skill requirement, location and participation fee.
4. Create or sign in to your RecDesk account, choosing the participating household member.
5. Complete required questions or forms and submit the registration through the official portal.

Another community center with gym, walking and fitness facilities is covered in our Bob Crane Community Center fitness and facility guide, which can help when comparing recreation-center amenities.

Room Rentals: Published Rates and Capacity

Chelsea Community Center rents activity rooms, business rooms, dining facilities and gymnasiums for approved events. You do not need a center membership to rent a room.

Rates above come from the City’s individual facility listings. Verify the final rate, capacity for your particular configuration, possible deposits and any extra equipment or staffing costs before completing a booking.

Important Rental Rules

• Rental time includes decorating, setting up and cleaning afterward.
• Alcohol and smoking are prohibited under the City’s room rental agreement.
• Tape may not be attached to walls, doors or ceilings.
• Glitter and confetti are not permitted.
• Craft activities must protect tables with appropriate coverings.
• Renters are responsible for cleaning tables, counters and chairs, sweeping and removing trash as required.
• The posted agreement references a $50 deposit and a two-week cancellation condition. Confirm which deposit and refund terms apply to your room.
• RecDesk facility listings state payment is due within four days after a reservation is made, and cancellation within two weeks of the reservation date does not receive a refund.

How to Reserve a Room

1. Choose the room based on attendance, food requirements, tables, chairs and planned activity.
2. Check the official capacity and hourly rental options in the table above.
3. Have your event date, alternative date, beginning time, ending time and estimated guest count ready.
4. Call 205-677-2052, extension 1 to confirm availability and ask about deposits, fees and room setup.
5. If instructed to use RecDesk, select the facility, choose the available date and time block, and enter the reservation purpose and group size.
6. Complete the applicable agreement and any required deposit or payment directly through the authorized City process.
7. Keep written confirmation and allow enough rented time for decorating, cleanup and departure.

For an example of how another Alabama community facility handles space rentals and event policies, see the Southside Community Center guide, including Southside, Alabama rental requirements.

Facility Map, Address and Arrival Tips

Before You Drive

• Use the full street address because Chelsea has other municipal facilities and recreation locations.
• Allow additional arrival time for sports events, large gatherings and scheduled programs.
• Ask which entrance leads to your reserved room, activity or gym.
• For mobility access, contact the front desk for the appropriate accessible entrance, parking area and route to the second-floor track.
• If the visit depends on specific equipment or locker-room access, confirm that service before leaving home.

The City’s recreation listing confirms the facility address but does not provide a consistently verified public parking-space count or complete accessibility route details. Obtain those specifics directly from staff when essential to your visit.

Families, Seniors and First-Time Visitors

Families looking at different types of city-run programs may also benefit from the Seven Trees Community Center guide to youth activities, fitness, senior programs and facility spaces.

Quick Checklist Before Visiting

• Confirm Chelsea Community Center at 11101 Highway 47, Chelsea, Alabama.
• Check building hours and the specific activity calendar.
• Have membership confirmation or eligibility documents ready.
• Check whether a day pass or program registration is required.
• Call for open basketball, racquetball or special fitness-session availability.
• For rentals, verify the date, room, capacity, deposit, agreement and cancellation rules.
• For senior activities, check the current schedule and registration requirements.
• Ask about accessible parking and entrance arrangements if needed.