Introduction
Supporting south Topeka and Shawnee County, within a few minutes of Forbes Golf Course and Kansas Quarter Midget Racing Stadium, the softball complex is home to two softball diamonds, restrooms, and neighbor to Velma K. Paris Community Center playground. Youth T-Ball leagues, as well as adult softball leagues play during the spring and summer with tournament play on weekends. | |
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Velma K. Paris Community Center History Velma K. Paris Community Center was acquired by Shawnee County in the mid-1970s through federal government “Legacy of Parks” legislation. The center was dedicated in the mid-1990s in honor of Velma K. Paris, a Shawnee County commissioner, who was supportive of parks and recreation. | |  | | Amenities Full Kitchen Weight Room 3 Soccer Fields 2 Softball Diamonds Licensed Preschool Classroom Licensed Youth Day Camp Play Ground / Playscape Open Gym Area
| | Programs The Shawnee South Community Center offers a wide variety of classes for youth, adult and senior population. There is currently a licensed preschool. The center also offers horseback riding, dance & tumbling, craft, cheerleading, foreign language classes and day camps for youth. Our adult classes consist of oil painting, watercolor, various exercise classes, scrap booking, sign language, pottery and quilting. Seniors enjoy many trips and card programs from the center. | |
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