The Magnolia Economic Development 4B Corp., also called MCDC, is moving forward with plans for a new multipurpose community center, one of the top priorities identified in the city’s 2024 parks master plan, according to an Aug. 12 news release.

What this means

The study, facilitated by Smith & Company Architects, will include two open houses at Magnolia City Hall on Aug. 26 from 1-4 p.m. and Aug. 28 from 5-7 p.m. Residents can drop in to review concepts, take surveys and share feedback with city representatives, per the release.

“Before we design a building, we need to understand what it should do for Magnolia,” Magnolia City Council member Brandon Jacobs said. “That means hearing directly from residents about whether the center should focus on fitness, flexible classrooms, meeting space, outdoor recreation—or all of the above.”

According to the release, the proposed center could include:

• Fitness amenities: exercise rooms for classes, court sports, a walking track and cardio areas
• Educational and multipurpose spaces: rooms for classrooms, community meetings and local events and indoor receptions
• Outdoor recreation: community gardens, walking trails and a splash pad

“The parks master plan identified a clear and growing demand for recreational, fitness, and flexible indoor spaces to support lifelong wellness, learning and civic engagement,” 4B Corp. board President Josh Chadwick said in the release.

Learn more

Per the release, more details will be posted on the city’s website and Facebook page.