COMMUNITY SAYS JOHNSON LEGACY CENTER WILL ATTRACT MORE VISITORS TO HUNTSVILLE
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New this evening -- the johnson legacy center opened to the public for the first time today and city leaders applauded the 6-million dollar project.
"that's what we've got here in huntsville.
Something that's going to drive people from all over to come to this facility.
In doing that, we want to make sure that we've kept the heritage of johnson high school.
As you walk through the doors.
You'll see the colors.
You'll still see the memory of mr. johnson when you walk in but yet it's a new beginning ... something we're proud of," the recreation center is the first of its kind with an indoor rock climbing wall...soccer and volleyball courts and a fitness room with saunas.
Waay-31s alexis scott spoke with people in the community and city leaders about what the new center means for north huntsville.
When you come into the johnson legacy center ... there's touch- less ways to enter by using your own personal membership card and several hand sanitizer stations placed everywhere... to promote safe and healthy guidelines.
Many people told me the center is going to be a place for memories and legacies to be made.
Devyn keith, council president "this is unique because many of the individuals, though people can't graduate from johnson high school anymore... many individuals will enjoy the amenities inside," city council president devyn keith... city leaders... and the community got a first look at the brand new johnson legacy center saturday morning.
The rec center is equipped with amenities like a gym...rock climbing wall... nat sound and courts for volleyball and soccer.
But while inside..
Everyone must wear a mask... and staff clean the equipment as soon as someone is done using it.
Plus..
They have contactless ways for you to pay and sign in with just the swipe of a card.
Michelle rooks, j.o.
Johnson high alum "i'm glad they're enforcing those guidelines because from what i've seen as far as coronavirus existed, the primary thing is if everybody wears a mask, they should be okay," michelle rooks is a johnson high alum from the class of 19-87.
She told me when she came in the newly renovated building it brought back memories that she hopes others can now feel.
And keith says he hopes this building can be more than just a money maker... it's also important for people to make the start of something new.
Devyn keith, council president "this is a moment, not about a project but about people so to say the word legacy is to show respect to the remnant that is left," the new rec center costs nearly 6-million dollars and many people say it was money well spent.
Michelle rooks, j.o.
Johnson high alum "it's beautiful.
It expresses things that we had going on back in the middle and towards the end," already shot city leaders say they'll keep the johnson high pride going by opening the jaguar community room in about a week.
Its meant to be a place where the community can hold events and fundraisers.
Reporting in hsv, alexis scott waay-31 news