City Services
Parks and Recreation Department
Erwin Center
Darryl McClure, Center Supervisor
P.O. Box 1748
Gastonia, NC 28053
704.866.6844 (phone)
704.842.5104 (fax)
Recreation
General Information
Erwin Center opened in 1961 on 15 acres in the Highland neighborhood of northern Gastonia. The Center was named in honor of Dr. Herbert Erwin. Dr. Erwin was Gaston County's first African American physician and was well known as an advocate for youth sports and activities. The early center housed a game room, meeting room, kitchen, lounge, and offices. The outdoor facilities included a football - baseball field and playground. A full size gymnasium was added in 1967 along with an outdoor basketball court. In 1989-90 a Gaston County Branch library was added. This project was a joint venture between the City's Community Development Department and Gaston County Public Library. The park's outdoor facilities also include a swimming pool, four lighted tennis courts, one large picnic shelter, and a walking track.
Erwin Center Location
913 N. Pryor Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
Picnic Shelters, ball parks and community centers may be rented by families, churches, companies or other groups for a variety of social and business functions.
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