Lake Wilmore Park & Recreation Center
Located at 2000 Grove Hill Road—just up from Ogletree Elementary—the Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art Auburn Parks & Recreation facility offering a full range of wellness, sports, and community spaces.
Facilities & Amenities
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Fitness center with full cardio and strength areas
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Elevated indoor walking track
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Two full-size basketball courts and locker rooms
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Oversized, accessible indoor pool with zero-entry and lap lanes, heated and covered for year-round use
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Multipurpose activity rooms and meeting space
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On-site concessions and offices
Outdoor Sports & Recreation
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12 covered, lighted pickleball courts now open to the public (sunrise–9 PM unless reserved); six additional courts expected by late 2025
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Four synthetic multipurpose fields (football, lacrosse, baseball/softball) with LED lighting, a playground for ages 5–12, and concession/restroom facilities (coming soon)
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Mountain bike trails also in progress, part of future opening phases—visitors asked to avoid construction zones
Membership & Access
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Membership sales begin March 3, 2025, with access starting April 1, 2025
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Free two-week trial for Auburn residents available beginning March 17 at Lake Wilmore or Frank Brown Recreation Center
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Membership cards available at Lake Wilmore or Frank Brown starting March 17; cash payers must register online and pick up cards at Harris Center auburnal.gov
Membership options include:
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Free Amenities Membership – access to basketball at various centers and common areas
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Paid Membership (Residents) – $20/month or $200/year; Families (up to six members) $60/month or $600/year
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Low-income & SilverSneakers® discounts available
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Daily pass for non-residents: $10 for full center access; $5 for pool only
Hours of Operation
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Monday–Thursday: 6 AM – 9 PM
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Friday: 6 AM – 6 PM
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Saturday: 8 AM – 12 PM
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Sunday: 1 PM – 6 PM
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Pickleball courts: Open daily sunrise–9 PM unless reserved
Restrooms available inside during center hours
Why It Matters to Newcomers
Lake Wilmore Park Recreation Center brings top-tier amenities to Auburn’s east side—making fitness, aquatics, and sport accessible within minutes of local neighborhoods. As new fields, trails, and recreation areas open through the year, it’s becoming a core hub for wellness and community life in Auburn.
If you’re relocating to the Auburn-Opelika area, amenities like this elevate the quality of life and add value to neighborhoods nearby.
Welcome from Laura Sellers, REALTOR®
As your Auburn–Opelika real estate expert with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate—official real estate partner of the Auburn Tigers—I help clients discover neighborhoods that offer convenience, character, and community assets like Lake Wilmore Park. Whether you’re looking for homes just minutes from trails, pools, or schools, or you’re planning a move across the country, I offer both local knowledge and nationwide relocation support.
