GRAND OPENING

Phoenix prepares to open Cesar Chavez Community Center

The grand opening of the Cesar Chavez Community Center will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, the start of a daylong celebration honoring the labor and civil rights activist.

The public is invited to the opening and events that follow on Thursday, March 30, at 7858 S. 35^th Ave., in Laveen Village.

The 34,000-square-foot center is an addition to Cesar Chavez Park and houses a fitness center, basketball court, gaming room, multipurpose room, kitchen and "sensory room," according to a release. There also is an outdoor movie theater.

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GRAND OPENING

Phoenix prepares to open Cesar Chavez Community Center

Posted Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:14 am

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The grand opening of the Cesar Chavez Community Center will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, the start of a daylong celebration honoring the labor and civil rights activist.

The public is invited to the opening and events that follow on Thursday, March 30, at 7858 S. 35^th Ave., in Laveen Village.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and several council members will speak along with Andres Chavez, a grandson of Chavez.

Phoenix Parks and Recreation staff also will showcase an art installation, sharing a timeline of Chavez’s life.

The celebration continues throughout the day with an open house-style event for the public. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the city invites everyone to tour the center and see the new amenities available to the public.