For the health and safety of our staff and visitors, Mecklenburg County is limiting access to many county facilities due to the current COVID-19 health concern. All Recreation, Nature, Aquatic Centers as well as playgrounds and other mass gathering spots are closed until further notice. At this time we are cancelling upcoming programs, events, and parties. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you again once this health concern has passed.
2nd Ward Gymnasium sits adjacent to the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center and is another asset to the facility. Second Ward High School was built in 1923 and closed in 1969 by urban renewal. The gymnasium is all that remains. Space includes a basketball court and cycle studio. The facility is used for fitness, athletics, camps and other programs.
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General Information
710 E. Martin Luther King Junior Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28202
980-314-1170
Facility Contacts
Jeremy Auker
Brendan Cunliffe
Fitness Schedule
Fitness Schedule - updated quarterly
Hours of Operation
Monday - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday - 5:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday - 5:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday - 5:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday - Closed
Second Ward High School Alumni Foundation
The Second Ward High School Alumni Foundation is dedicated to keeping the school's memory alive and to be a resource in finding and sharing the community's African American Heritage. Since the organization of the Foundination in 1980, a primary mission has been to act as a resource to the community, partners and individuals looking to find people, stories, images and information.
County services have returned to their normal schedule unless noted otherwise. Read the latest service availability update.