Marlow Heights Community Center

2800 St Clair Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748

Amenities

2800 St Clair Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748

Hours:
Mon-Thu : 9 am-9 pm
Fri : 9 am-7 pm
Fri : 7 pm-10 pm (Teens)
Sat : 9 am-5 pm
Sun : 12 noon-5 pm

Exterior view of a large, modern, glass, brick, and metal building. Some sections of the building are royal blue. Out in front is a large, neon green sculpture as tall as the building, that resembles plant stems and leaves.

Close-up view of the front facade of a large building that is partially made of gray brick and partially clad in blue metal panels, with glass windows and a door. Letters on the building spell MARLOW HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER.

Three smiling adults sit on a long, curved, outdoor bench that features colorful mosaic artwork on the top and the sides. A large banner in the grass behind them reads MARLOW HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER: THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY AND PARTNERS!

Inside a gymnasium with a wooden floor and green padded walls, a class of adults stands in formation doing aerobic moves. The instructor is positioned in the front of a class, holding a microphone.

In a large studio with a mirror on one wall, 14 youth in matching red martial arts uniforms practice martial arts. They wear different colored belts, some are yellow, some are white, and a few are blue. Their instructor stands off to the right side against a window, with his arms folded behind his back, watching the class.

A mom holds her child's hand as the child climbs on a tall piece of playground equipment shaped like an arch. In the background is a large, modern, brick, glass, and metal building with sections that are royal blue.

Kids play on a playground with multiple slides, climbing features, and platforms. The playground equipment is in shades of green, blue, and brown.

A large fitness room containing free weights, stationary bicycles, and a number of pieces of exercise equipment. The room has green walls, with large geometric shapes in purple, orange, and yellow, painted on the far wall.

Inside a large gymnasium with wooden floors and green padded walls, two women play basketball. The entire top section of the gymnasium's walls is made of windows. A green scoreboard hangs on the far wall.

In a large lounge-type room with three paintings hanging on the far wall, a man plays pool at a pool table covered in gray felt. Behind the pool table are cafe-style tables and chairs. There are two balloon decorations in the room, made of silver and blue balloons.

Inside a lounge, a man and woman play ping pong on a small, black table, while another woman watches. There are a balloon sculptures in the corners of the room.

On a concrete patio next to a modern brick and glass building, a woman sits at a green check-in table under a green event tent, greeting customers. Letters on the building in the background read MARLOW HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER. Behind the table to the left is a large, neon yellow sculpture and more green event tents.

In the grass in front of a large, modern building, two long information tables are set up and piled with literature and flyers. To the right rear is a large, concrete splash pad with various colorful pieces of equipment and play areas, and a shade sail.

Amenities

Adult Changing Station
Basketball Courts
Bike Rack
Billiards Room
Charging Station
Child Care Programs
Computer Lab
Cooling Center
Dance Room
Family Changing Room
Fitness Equipment
Full Basketball Courts
Kitchenette
Lockers
Meeting Room
Multipurpose Room
Parking Lot
Pickleball
Pickleball Courts
Picnic Tables
Playground Equipment
Restrooms & Comfort Stations
Soccer/Futsal
Splash Pad
Tennis Courts
Trail Access
Trail: Hard Surface
Volleyball Courts

Rentals

We are excited to introduce the brand new Marlow Heights Community Center, designed to serve and enrich the lives of everyone in the Marlow Heights community. Our state-of-the-art facility offers a welcoming and inclusive space for people of all ages and interests, including a splash pad, two multipurpose rooms, a full-size high school regulation gymnasium, and a large weight room. We offer a wide variety of classes for children, teens, adults, and seniors, including basketball, aerobics, hand dance, futsal, cosmetology, Tae Kwon Do, ballet, Tai Chi, and more. Click the Class List button above for current listings. We look forward to becoming the heart of the neighborhood — a place where neighbors connect, families grow, and everyone can thrive.

Events
Rentals
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About Us

Events

Rentals

More information coming soon!

Get Involved

Teen Night

Teens ages 13-17, join us on Friday nights from 7-10 pm for Teen Night! Teen Night is a free, drop-in program; no registration required. Play video games and hang out with your peers, and enjoy curated activities and special events, like Basketball Shooting Camp.

Senior Club

Coming in 2026: Senior Club, a specially curated, midday program for ages 60 and better. Stay tuned for more details!

Class Instructors

Marlow Heights Community Center offers a wide variety of classes for children, teens, adults, and seniors, including basketball, aerobics, hand dance, futsal, cosmetology, Tae Kwon Do, ballet, Tai Chi, and more. If you are interested in becoming a class instructor, please email us at marlowheightscc@pgparks.com.

About Us

A dozen smiling adults, many wearing black Parks and Rec staff shirts, stand together in front of a building entrance, behind a ceremonial teal ribbon attached to two stanchions. Two women in the front row hold a giant pair of scissors, poised to cut the ribbon. A sidewalk sandwich board on the left reads, "Welcome to Marlow Heights..."

Opened in 2025, the new Marlow Heights Community Center strives to carry on the legacy established by the former buildings on this site, providing fresh amenities and making way for a new generation of enjoyment and memory-making. The local community has a rich history dating back to its inception in the early 20th century, with a period of incredible growth and expansion during the post-war era and continued evolution of its neighborhood character up until today – and beyond.

Those who have lived in the surrounding areas recall coming to the former Community Center for public gatherings, social events, civic association meetings, and recreation. They have shared unforgettable stories as well as a lasting sense of companionship and belonging. The Marlow Heights Community Center, past and present, serves as a centerpiece of the community.

Mary Ann Mears

Dance with Me

2025

Sculpture, painted aluminum: 14.5 feet high, 10 feet wide, 11 feet deep, mounted on 10 foot x 10 foot granite base.

Located at the heart of the newly renovated Marlow Heights Community Center, Dance with Me is a celebration of movement, connection, and community. Created by Baltimore artist Mary Ann Mears, the vibrant sculpture draws inspiration from the natural grace of trees and the joyful rhythm of human interaction.

Its sweeping, colorful forms invite you to explore from every angle — each step offering a new perspective. Look closely, and you’ll discover a community poem inscribed in the base, written by local voices and woven into the artwork itself.

More than a sculpture, Dance with Me is a living tribute to the spirit, resilience, and unity of Marlow Heights, welcoming all to reflect, gather, and move together.

A large, neon green sculpture installed in a granite square in the concrete patio outside a large, blue and brown modern building. The sculpture swoops in a biomorphic form with several protrusions; overall it somewhat resembles curving blades of grass or plant seedlings.

Close up view of one end of a long, curved, outdoor bench made of cement with a colorful glass mosaic inlaid on all sides. The mosaic, in shades of blue, green, yellow, and red, includes wave forms and words and phrases, including "empact art," "breathe," and more. Behind the bench are several tall trees.

Empact Art

Seat of Joy

2025

Seat, Glass Mosaic: 51.12 square feet

Colorful, vibrant, and full of life, Seat of Joy is more than a mosaic bench — it’s a celebration of the Marlow Heights community. Created by Baltimore-based artist team Empact Art, LLC, this interactive artwork reflects the Department of Parks and Recreation’s motto: Live More, Play More.

The bench features uplifting words and phrases — personal mantras, reflections, and encouragements — gathered from local residents. Each message, set in mosaic, honors the many voices and languages that make up the Marlow Heights community.

Students and community members helped bring this bench to life through hands-on workshops, learning the mosaic making process while leaving their own mark on the piece.

The result is a joyful, welcoming space for rest, connection, and inspiration — a place where art and community meet.