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 Meals by Silver Key Connections Cafe
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Call 719-884-2300 to make a reservation 24 hours in advance
Wednesday: 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, lock-ins, plus public and neighborhood meetings. Please call (719) 385-7900 for rental fees and availability.
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Upcoming Events
June 27, 2025 – 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.
July 11, 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.
July 11, 2025 – Hillside’s Free Movie Night
- Doors open at 6 p.m., show time is 6:30 p.m.
- Free and open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult!
July 19, 2025 – Community Yard Sale
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Come shop for new treasures. If interested in selling treasures, call us!
July 25, 2025 – 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.
August 9, 2025 – Summer Jam Community Block Party
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Free for all to attend! Food, Fun, Games, and music with a special performance by Box State Rootz.