The new MLK Community Center is preparing to officially open its doors, replacing a lodge that served the community for more than a century, with a modern 25,000-square-foot facility.
Tasha Chapman’s family has lived around the corner from the center for about as long as the old lodge existed. She has deep roots in the area and countless memories tied to the location.
“I’ve been going to this park and this pool since I was probably three, four years old, probably before even that,” Chapman said.
Now, she’s excited about creating new family memories at the upgraded facility with her nine grandchildren…