Starting January 2021, Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) will no longer be used as a temporary men’s homeless shelter. Instead, the First Street Fleet Services building will provide much-needed capacity and support for temporary use as a men’s homeless shelter. It will be used for much of 2021 while the city is in the process of purchasing a new men’s homeless shelter. The final location of the shelter is still to be determined.

The WPCRC provided a tremendous service to the community when it was most needed, but now it is nearing capacity. I look forward to the center returning to its original use and anticipate programming to resume in January 2021. 

The Fleet Services building will accommodate as many as 250 men, while the WPCRC had room for fewer than 150. The Fleet Services property will also offer expanded bathroom and shower facilities, and allow intake and health screening to take
place indoors.

I am preparing to convene a neighborhood meeting Dec. 9 to share information with residents and gather their input. 

Thank you to all Northside residents for listening and accommodating the men’s homeless shelter in
your neighborhood.