Since 1983, the Burns Road Community Center has been a vital hub for the Palm Beach Gardens community. After a citywide Service Analysis Survey in 2020, the City partnered with OLC to reimagine and modernize the facility to better reflect the evolving needs of its residents. OLC first completed Phase 1, designing a new pool house with lifeguard control, staff offices, locker rooms, and storage to support the aquatics program. Building on that success, OLC was awarded Phases 2 and 3 to expand and renovate the existing 43,300 sf facility. The plan included partially demolishing the original building to make room for a 29,420 sf, two-story expansion with a modern design, added amenities, and new office spaces. Phase 3 focused on the renovation of 28,000 sf of the remaining structure, including two multi-use gyms, locker rooms, and maintenance and parks and recreation admin offices.
Construction began in September 2023, with the entire building closed during the renovation. The now complete 58,775 sf facility features updated gymnasiums, a wellness studio, multipurpose and STEM rooms, art studios, a tot classroom, community gathering spaces, cultural arts areas, expanded restrooms, enhanced security, and improved staff offices – reaffirming its place as the heart of the community.