About Us

The Mooresville Recreation and Parks Department operates out of three locations to provide all Mooresville residents the opportunity to enjoy the facilities, leagues and programs. In addition, the department offers nine parks including seven tennis courts, eight outdoor basketball courts, six lighted ball fields and a gym for volleyball, badminton and basketball. We also offer a wide variety of classes for youth and adults in athletics, creative arts and fitness.

The War Memorial and Winnie L. Hooper Community Center offer year-round programs for youth and adults, as well as summer youth programs. The War Memorial also houses various civic groups and community classes. Both centers are available for rental.

The War Memorial Community Center was the vision of several local civic clubs after World War II. They established a Civic Planning Council whose main purpose was to secure land and build a center as a memorial to World War I and II veterans. They held fundraising campaigns to help make the 15 ½ acre community center area (which includes the War Memorial Building, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a nature area, and Liberty Park) a reality. The War Memorial Building was to be the prominent feature.

The Winnie L. Hooper Center was previously known as the West End Recreation Center, but later named for its first Director, Mrs. Winnie L. Hooper. The facility was built in 1965 as part of the Mooresville Housing Authority to provide programs and activities to the neighborhood. In February 2010, the Winnie L. Hooper Center held a celebration in honor of Mrs. Winnie L. Hooper. Mrs. Hooper was a woman always committed to empowering youth to serve their community. Mrs. Hooper was also a champion for senior programs and a devoted public servant.

Located in the heart of Mooresville at 215 N. Main Street, the Charles Mack Citizen Center is described by many as the "jewel of downtown." It is a town landmark that celebrates our community's historic past and sets the stage for a vibrant, promising future.