City showcases $16M recreation center

Funds for operating facility in question

By E.B. FURGURSON III, Staff Writer

Published 11/02/09

Annapolis leaders gathered last week for a ribbon-cutting at the gleaming, $16-million Truxtun Park Recreation Center facility, putting aside for the moment the task of paying for its operation in the face of a tight budget and a down economy.

Paul W. Gillespie — The Capital Former mayor Roger W. “Pip” Moyer looks at the bronze plaque that will be installed at the Truxtun Park Recreation Center, which was dedicated to him on Friday. With him are Mayor Ellen O. Moyer, left, James Taylor and the Moyers’ daughter, Loni.

SLIDESHOW

Truxtun Park Recreation Center

The Truxtun Park Recreation Center opens its doors for the public to get a first look as the facility is dedicated to former mayor Roger W. "Pip" Moyer.

"This center is about enhancing the quality of life for Annapolis and its citizens," Mayor Ellen Moyer said Friday at the packed meeting room. "It took 15 years, but we stuck to it."

The vision for the facility, which won't open until the end of this month, was born years ago when Richard Callahan, former director of the city Department of Recreation and Parks,...

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no pool? - 2009-11-02 21:17:41

gee, i was really hoping for more public swimming pools.....

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Jennifer C. - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Neutral

wonderful facility/great addition t - 2009-11-02 16:19:22

I think this is exactly what Annapolis needs. The yearly membership really isn't much if you break it down by month. It's a beautiful facility and if managed properly, can benefit everyone. Good Job Annapolis. It's a wonderful addition to this town.

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megan jones - annapolis, MD - Karma: Neutral

mmmmmmmm??? - 2009-11-02 14:00:23

interesting!!!!

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J L - annapolis, md - Karma: Terrible

Who is some? - 2009-11-02 13:53:41

Some wonder if building such a facility was wise in the current economy.

Some wondered if this is an affordable plan for all Annapolis residents.

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sean harmion - annapolis, MD - Karma: Neutral

Pip and Bump - 2009-11-02 13:23:53

Pip is cool and Bump ( his son) looks just like him. The fact that Cohen compares himself to Pip is just plain WRONG. They do not make people like Pip anymore.

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Fred Shubbie - , - Karma: Bad