GONZALES — Gonzales cut the ribbon on a new multi-million-dollar community center on Monday. 

The Freeland Jackson Center, an indoor recreation and community facility, is located on South Darla Avenue near Gonzales Middle School. 

The new center has full-size indoor basketball courts, pickleball courts and space for year-round physical and wellness programs. Gonzales city officials said that the center will also be home to tutoring programs with local schools, as well as an event meeting space available for rent. 

"This community center represents inclusion, diversity and community; any single activity that your mind can wander on, this recreational center can house it," Mayor Tim Riley said. 

The center cost an estimated $7 million.