Bernie Ward Community Center

1941 Lumpkin Rd.
Augusta, GA 30906
PH: (706) 790-0588/0468

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday - 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Upcoming Events: Augusta Calendar of Events
SPLOST 7 Park Improvement Updates: Project Updates

Bernie Ward Staff:

Stanley Brown, Recreation Specialist IV
Marcus McDaniel, Recreation Specialist II
Stanley Raye, Parks Maintenance Worker
Felicia Manor, Recreation Associate

Facility Features

:

  • Community Building
  • Gymnasium
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Rental Facility
  • Steam Room
  • Cooling/Heat Shelter & EMA Designated Emergency Shelter
Register Online at: Augusta Recreation Online Registration

Community Center Activities & Programs: 

 
Activity Days Times Cost
Fitness Gym
(Ages 18+)
Mondays - Fridays		 During Hours of Operation $2/per visit
$50/annually

Indoor Walking Group
Mondays, Wednesdays
& Fridays
9:00 a.m. -
10:00 a.m.
No Charge
Open Basketball 
(High School)
Mondays - Fridays
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No Charge
Open Basketball
(Middle & Elementary School)
Mondays - Fridays
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
No Charge
Open Basketball
(Ages 18+)
 August - May
Mondays - Fridays
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.		 $2.00
(ID Required)
Karate
(Ages 5+)
 Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$40.00/month
Soul Sliders of Augusta
(Ages 16+)
Tuesdays
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$3.00/class

Al Bryant Basketball Training
Mondays & Wednesdays 
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Call for Fees
CDA
Para Professional Classes		 Wednesdays
Saturdays		 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.		  

Pickleball
Mondays & Wednesdays
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
No Charge

Facility Rental Information:

Entire Facility: includes the use of gymnasium, kitchen, and club room. Tables & chairs, ice machine and public address system are provided. 

Rental Fee: $400.00
Deposit: $200.00 DUE AT TIME OF RESERVATION
Capacity: 600

Club Room perfect for gatherings of 35 people or less for activities such as wedding showers, birthday parties, etc. This room includes the use of the kitchen, access to the ice machine and table and chairs. 

Rental Fee: $100.00
Deposit: $100.00 DUE AT TIME OF RESERVATION
Capacity: 35