The Edward “Peel” Coleman Center opened in 1985, giving the Southeast end of Canton a community center of its own. The Center would go on to provide a “home away from home” for many children growing up in the area.
Named after former Canton City Councilman Edward “Peel” Coleman, the center has been home to many local organizations over the years such as the Stark County Urban League, YMCA of Greater Stark County, the Stark County Minority Business Association and most recently Head Start and Canton Parks and Recreation.
Major building upgrades and renovations have been underway since 2019. The gym saw a full renovation in 2020 with the replacement of basketball hoops, portable bleachers, court dividers and a new paint job. The brand new gym floor -complete with NBA and OHSAA regulation length 3-point lines- was added to finish off the project. The gym was dedicated to long-time Youth Development Director for the City of Canton – Paul Martin.
Improvements continued in 2020-2021 with a new weight room, audio equipment, remodeled space and increased security measures.
- 1400 Sherrick Road SE, Canton, Ohio 44707
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NOVEMBER - MARCH HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed Sundays
APRIL - OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Saturdays & Sundays - (330) 489.3350
Wayne Douglas Jamerson Spray Park
The Wayne Douglas Jamerson Spray Park by the Edward “Peel” Coleman Community Center at 1400 Sherrick Road SE has two play areas and plastic playground fixtures shaped like football field uprights, a soccer ball, a baseball bat, a baseball glove and a green circle. The park is surrounded by a fence.
The park is open noon to 8 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day. It’s free for use by the public.
- Open 12-8 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Children must be supervised. Use of the park is at your own risk—no lifeguard is on the site.
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COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS
We are thrilled to be partnering with Walking With A Purpose for two fantastic after school programs. See below for details and registration.
If you or your child are showing signs of illness, please do not participate.
Programs will be held at the Edward “Peel” Coleman Center 1400 Sherrick Rd SE, Canton, OH 44707
Check back soon for registration information for a full slate of programs at the Edward “Peel” Coleman Center. Cantact tim.dunbar@cantonohio.gov with any questions.
Madden 24 Tournament
Join us for a single elimination, 12-person bracket Madden 24 tournament! Prizes will be provided for 1st and 2nd place for each age group, and lunch will be provided.
- Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2
- Ages 10-13 & 14-17 | 11am-5pm (Fri) & 10am - 2pm (Sat)
- 1400 Sherrick Rd SE, Canton, OH 44707
- $5
Health and Wellness Workshop
This comprehensive program fosters self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and mental well-being through activities such as self-portrait creation, mental wellness trees, building self-care toolkits, and youth mental health education.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays from September 28 - November 2
- Grades 3-8 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- 1400 Sherrick Rd SE, Canton, OH 44707
- $20
Kids Literacy Program
This 6-week literacy program for children in grades K-6 focuses on improving comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary skills through engaging activities. The program highlights the importance of repetition for skill enhancement and includes assessments provided by the Stark County Library to gauge the children’s reading levels.
- Tuesdays from October 3 - November 7
- Grades K-6 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- 1400 Sherrick Rd SE, Canton, OH 44707
- FREE
FITNESS & ATHELTIC PROGRAMS
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA
Ages 16 & Up
This class is designed for beginners who are new to the practice of yoga. You will learn the foundational basics to start and keep building upon those skills as you learn and grow during each session. You will experience not only the physical benefits, but also connect the mind and body throughout the series leading to an increase in overall wellness.
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$20 for session or $5 per class
*Please bring exact change
LADIES HIP HOP FITNESS
Ages 18 & Up
Ladies come learn some captivating moves and get fit in the process. This class combines hip hop dance and aerobic fitness. All fitness levels are welcome to attend.
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Session 2: TBD - TBD
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$30 for session or $5 per class
*Please bring exact change
ZUMBA®
Ages 13 & Up
Zumba is a total-body workout incorporating all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy each time you leave class. Zumba takes the “work” out of workout, by mixing lowintensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, dance fitness party.
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$30 for session $5 per class
*Please bring exact change
Cornhole League
All Ages
Get your team together and join us on Mondays for this exciting cornhole league. Teams can be all male, all female, or coed. Rosters consist of 4 players; two players and two substitutes. All ages are welcome.
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Session 2: TBD - TBD
- $40 per team
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Session 1 Registration Deadline: TBD
Session 2 Registration Deadline: TBD
YOUTH & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
YOUTH HIP HOP DANCE
Grades K-8
Have your child join us to learn all about hip hop dance. Kids will learn movement techniques and more!
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TBD | Grades K - 5
TBD | Grades 6 - 8 - Free (Only 20 spots available)
FRIDAY NIGHT RECESS
All Ages and Grades Welcome
Bring the whole family to have some good oldfashioned recess. We’ll play games like kickball, dodgeball, basketball, volleyball & more. Refreshments will be served.
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- Free
Entrepreneurship Club
Grades K- 12
Do you have a youngster interested in starting their own business? We have a program designed just for them. This 9 week course will teach the basics of developing an idea, researching that idea, doing market research, and developing a pitch to present to potential investors! At the end of the 9 weeks, participants will have the opportunity to pitch their business idea to community members and entrepreneurs for a chance to win prizes and more in their very own pitch contest!
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Grades 3– 5
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Grades 6 – 8
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Grades 9-12
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ARTS PROGRAMS
ARTS PROGRAMS
We’re partnered with ArtsinStark to offer a variety of artsbased programming. There is no cost for these programs. The only way to register is in-person at the Peel Coleman Center. Each session is limited to 20 children.
Grades 3 - 5: Marvelous Murals
This class will teach students about color, tone, contrast, and balance as they paint and piece together their own indoor murals. Students will gain team-building skills and enhance their creativity as they collaborate and create a unique piece of artwork.
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- Free (Only 20 spots available)
Grades 2 - 5: Musical Theatre/Improv Games
Students explore characterizations and creativity while learning basic acting skills. Students will develop confidence and quickthinking skills through improvisational acting games, “commercial” coaching, and fun theatre inspired dance that is catered to for each age group.
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- Free (Only 20 spots available)
Grades 6 - 8: Mosaic Art
Students will be guided to create their own unique piece of glass mosaic art. Students will learn the process of creating mosaics from drawing their image through a grouting technique to the proper installation of colorful glass stones.
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- Free (Only 20 spots available)
