Magnolia Community Center Stabilization
Updated: October 17, 2025
Fall 2025
A delay in opening the community center has occurred due to the need for an emergency replacement of the gym floor. The gym floor was not scheduled to be replaced during the stabilization, only patched, where footings were installed for the seismic reinforcement of the gym. During final cleanup and refinishing, it was discovered that the floor had suffered significant breaks. For safety, we need to do a total replacement of the gym floor. We expect it to be complete in December 2025. The contractor continues to work through the final punch list items during this time. Community center staff have moved in and will be ready to open once the flooring and the Fire Marshall inspections are complete.
A grand re-opening celebration date is being coordinated and will be released soon. Formal programming will begin in 2026.
Kassel & Associates, Inc. mobilized and began work on June 10, 2024. Community members will see construction fencing erected closely around the Community Center to allow continued sidewalk access. Kassel & Associates has elected to house the job site office within the building to reduce the staging footprint on-site. The construction staging area provides uninterrupted access to the parking lot for Catherine Blaine Elementary teachers, staff, children, and their families.
Thank you to the Community for your input, advocacy and support during the planning and design stages of this project.
Project Description
Magnolia Community Center was identified in the 2016 Community Center Strategic Plan for a major maintenance project focused on extending the life of the facility and increasing programming potential.
Work includes roof replacement and structural/seismic enhancements for the gym, roof access, fall restraints, structural improvements, window replacement/upgrade for multipurpose rooms, hallway and front entry floor replacement, restroom remodel, accessibility improvements, wheelchair lift between lobby and gym, electrical upgrades, exit signage, ventilation improvements, and kitchen remodel.
Work includes roof replacement and structural/seismic enhancements for the gym, roof access, fall restraints, structural improvements, window replacement/upgrade for multipurpose rooms, hallway and front entry floor replacement, restroom remodel, accessibility improvements, wheelchair lift between lobby and gym, electrical upgrades, exit signage, ventilation improvements, and kitchen remodel.
The facility will be closed for a minimum of a year during construction for the extensive building and accessibility upgrades.
Schedule
Planning: 2017
Design & Permitting: 2017- 2023
Move out & Pre-Construction Building Prep: October 2023- May 2024
Construction Notice to Proceed: June 10, 2024
Construction: Summer 2024 – Fall 2025
Anticipated Soft Opening: December 2025
Grand Reopening Celebration: TBD
Programming: 2026
Magnolia Community Council Project Presentations
SPR’s project manager continues to present to the community throughout the project. Learn more about the project and its progress by clicking the presentations below.
- Construction Progress - February 18, 2026
- Construction Progress - October 15, 2024
- Project Overview - March 19, 2024