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The Thomas Farm Community Center, the City’s first community center west of I-270, is taking shape.
The 18,000-square-foot building will be located on Fallsgrove Drive at the intersection of West Montgomery Avenue. The Thomas Farm Community Center is located on the same site as the Fallgrove Park Project; however, it is a separate construction project. Please refer to the Fallsgrove Park project for additional information. Location
Center is located on Fallsgrove Drive at the intersection of West Montgomery Avenue. Project Budget
More than $5 million is budgeted in the City's Capital Improvement Program for construction of the center. The budget is supported by $200,000 grant from Maryland Program Open Space (POS), a program that supports acquisition and construction of park facilities. Also included in the budget is a $45,000 contribution from the Fallsgrove developer. Background
The Mayor and Council have been strong supporters of building a Rockville community center west of I-270. This vision is coming to fruition as the City works with residents to develop plans for the new Thomas Farm Community Center. Staff continues to seek input into what types of services and activities will be most appealing to the users of the future community center. The 18,000-square-foot building will be located on Fallsgrove Drive at the intersection of West Montgomery Avenue. The facility is under construction and is expected to open in January 2009. The building includes a gymnasium, two multi-purpose rooms, a fitness center, game room, locker rooms, a kitchenette, offices and storage space. Design Process
In June 2005, there was a public meeting for residents to participate in the concept design process. The City also conducted an on-line survey during the summer of 2005 in which more than 100 people responded to questions about types of programming, activities and ages the center should focus it programs toward. Another public meeting was held in October 2005 to review and comment on site plans and proposed building designs for the community center. Construction
The facility is under construction and is expected to open in January of 2009. Contacts | 
