1 The Brewster Recreation Center was built in 1929 to serve the recreational needs of the city's expanding black population. The name was later changed in honor of Leon Wheeler, the first black worker in the Detroit Parks & Recreation department.
At some point in the 90's a basketball court was donated by former NBA star Chris Webber. Along with the surrounding Douglass projects, the center closed in the late 2000's.
A small fire broke out on the second floor of the rec center on July 30th, 2011.
At some point in the 90's a basketball court was donated by former NBA star Chris Webber. Along with the surrounding Douglass projects, the center closed in the late 2000's.
A small fire broke out on the second floor of the rec center on July 30th, 2011.
2 The Brewster Recreation Center was built in 1929 to serve the recreational needs of the city's expanding black population. The name was later changed in honor of Leon Wheeler, the first black worker in the Detroit Parks & Recreation department.
At some point in the 90's a basketball court was donated by former NBA star Chris Webber. Along with the surrounding Douglass projects, the center closed in the late 2000's.
A small fire broke out on the second floor of the rec center on July 30th, 2011.
At some point in the 90's a basketball court was donated by former NBA star Chris Webber. Along with the surrounding Douglass projects, the center closed in the late 2000's.
A small fire broke out on the second floor of the rec center on July 30th, 2011.
Brewster Rec Center