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About Owens Health & Wellness Community Center
Welcome to Owens Health & Wellness Community Center, a premier multi-purpose recreation and arts complex in Brooklyn operated by Asphalt Green. Nestled at 1561 Bedford Ave, this venue combines cultural programming with community wellness, hosting a range of events in its Betty Carter Auditorium for the Arts and the Carey Gabay Recreation Center. Whether you’re catching a performance, attending a math competition, or joining a health fair, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit or secure your seats.
Plan ahead with essential details: seating arrangements in the Betty Carter Auditorium can accommodate roughly 366–400 attendees depending on setup, while wellness and meeting spaces host smaller gatherings of around 50. On-site parking isn’t available, but on-street parking and nearby garages offer options. The center is about a 5-minute walk from a nearby subway station, providing convenient express and local service. For stays around your visit, consider nearby hotels such as La Quinta Inn & Suites Brooklyn Central (0.7 miles away). We also highlight affiliate partners for hotels and dining to help you maximize value and convenience. If you’re organizing or attending an event, our team can help secure your seats and coordinate logistics across the Betty Carter Auditorium and Carey Gabay Recreation Center.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225.
- Venue type: Multi-purpose recreation center/armory redevelopment; spaces include Betty Carter Auditorium for the Arts and Carey Gabay Recreation Center; operated by Asphalt Green.
- Main spaces: Betty Carter Auditorium for the Arts (auditorium) and Carey Gabay Recreation Center (basketball, turf, pool, fitness).
- Seating/capacity: Betty Carter Auditorium capacity reported around 366–400 depending on seating arrangement; Wellness/meeting spaces capacity around 50; no official public seating chart published by MOHWCC.
- Parking: On-street parking with nearby parking garages; no dedicated on-site lot.
- Transit: About a 5-minute walk to a nearby subway station with express options (public transit access noted by MOHWCC partner pages).
- Nearby hotels: La Quinta Inn & Suites Brooklyn Central (1229 Atlantic Ave) ~0.7 miles away; Best Western Plus Arena Hotel (1324 Atlantic Ave) has been reported closed in recent sources.
- Notable events hosted: Events and programs held in Betty Carter Auditorium, including math competitions (e.g., Brooklyn Chapter Competition) and community health/wellness fairs.
- Renaming/renovation: Opened as Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center in 2021, renamed from Bedford Union Armory in honor of Major Robert Odell Owens.