Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity
// OVERVIEW
What is CCRC?
The Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity (CCRC) will be a public, year-round, indoor space where the community can gather and engage in shared experiences, invest in physical, social and emotional health, and develop social networks that reinforce a sense of community.
The CCRC, a city-owned and operated facility, is designed as an adaptive multi-use facility that is “a confluence of active opportunities for all.” This planned expansion (Phase 2) of the Currents Aquatic Center (Phase 1) in McCormick Park is focused on engagement, recreation, and the arts.
The CCRC facility will be:
Safe
Inclusive
Year Round
For All Ages
Indoors
Accessible
Inclusive
Affordable
Activity-Focused
The advancement of a community center for Missoula relies heavily on community input and community support. Over 150 citizens participated in the citywide Celebrate 2000 forums that planted the seed for a community center.
Over time, many individuals and organizations have come forward to advance and refine the concept. Our collective idea continues to evolve, but the need has never faltered.
A Look Inside
The Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity (CCRC) manifests its potential through four main components:
Aquatics (Existing)
Fitness & Wellness
Cultural
Gathering & Support Spaces
Once the CCRC is funded, a public process led by the City of Missoula Parks and Recreation will further refine and define these components.
The conceptual design for the Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity (CCRC) include a variety of spaces:
Multi-purpose gym with walking / running track
Child-care
Café and customer service
Ballroom / event space
Early learning center
Hangout spaces
Catering kitchen
Aging adults space
The Currents Aquatics facility
Multi-form theatre
Youth / teen space
Attendant support spaces
Resource center
The attendant support spaces include:
- Concierge
- Customer Service
- Administration
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Program Staff
- Program Counselors
- Site Facilitators
- Greeting Area
- Coffee/Snack Bar
- Covered Outdoor Patio
- Work Room
- Staff Room
- Conference Room
- Management Offices
- Theatre/Dance Staff
- Operations Staff
- Storage
- Restrooms
- Custodial Closets
- Mechanical/Electrical/Telecom Rooms
// LOCATION
The Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity (CCRC) will be in McCormick Park.
The Site
McCormick Park is highly accessible and centrally located in the Heart of Missoula along the south side of the Clark Fork River. The McCormick Park Master Plan was developed through a citizens’ engagement process to chart the future of McCormick Park.
Since the Master Plan was completed and adopted the City of Missoula has made investments toward advancing that plan. One large component of the master plan is development of the CCRC. The areas surrounding McCormick Park have seen and will continue to see considerable development. Discussions about how to best integrate the CCRC into the neighboring infrastructure and meet the goals of the master plan will continue to advance.
// PROGRAMMING
Activities
The Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity (CCRC) is all about celebrating who you are and what you love doing. We will strive to create a safe place where you feel welcomed and can have fun. Possible activities are numerous and varied. You may ever discover the unexpected.
After School Care
Music
Preschool Programming
Performances
Adult / Sr Sports & Fitness
Cultural Interest
Youth Sports & Activities
Youth & Adult Educational Programming
Dance
… and much, much more. Just imagine.
