Welcome to Hillside Community Center
Hillside Community Center is one of the City's newest centers. This fabulous local resource opened its doors in April 1990, and it just keeps getting better! The center is a mecca for an extremely diverse neighborhood, and just East of the downtown core, has won numerous awards for community-building and redevelopment efforts. This center features a full-size basketball court; two volleyball courts; men's and women's locker rooms; classrooms and meeting or activity rooms. Hillside is frequently utilized by various educational programs; political events; cultural activities and more. The El Pomar Youth Bike Park-opened December 2018. Located on the east side of Fountain Park, this state of the art park offers trails, ramps and turns for the beginning cyclist to the more advanced.
Ongoing Weekly Activities
Monday-Thursday: Senior Social
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Open and free to the public. All seniors are welcome to join us for some social time with their peers. Please note that all dates and times are subject to change.
Monday-Thursday: Senior/Adult Activities
12:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Open and free to the public. All seniors and adults are welcome to join us for fun and games. Bingo, arts & crafts, movies, and games. Please note that all dates and times are subject to change.
Wednesdays: Ormao Senior Dance Class
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Open to all seniors. Various exercise and movement activities each week
Rent the Center
Hillside Community Center is available for receptions, family reunions, camps, baby showers and birthday parties, plus public and neighborhood meetings. Please call (719) 385-7900 for rental fees and availability.
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Upcoming Events
January 23, 2026 – Walk-up Food Pantry
- 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Free and open to everyone. No appointment required, call the center for more details
February 13, 2025 – Mobile Food Distribution
- 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Free and open to everyone. No appointment required, call the center for more details.