The Auburn Police Activities League (PAL) was established by the city’s police force in 2013 after a department analysis found that many crimes by and against young people occurred within an area of less than half a square mile in Auburn, Maine.

The department launched the league to provide positive, horizon-broadening experiences for at-risk youth. Since then, the center has expanded their offerings, providing healthy meals, learning, and athletic activities for children after school and during the summer months. The center currently serves 30 to 50 children each day, providing a safe place for them to spend time and interact with police and other adults.

The PAL Center has become an important community hub whose previous space did not meet the demand or capacity of its ever-expanding offerings. The new 14,651 SF Auburn PAL Center is nearly five times the size of the original building. The newly constructed center has a basketball court, teen room, multipurpose meeting and storage rooms, bathroom and showers, and a commercial kitchen. New outdoor amenities include an athletic field and other site improvements, including additional parking, lawn space, a playground, and community gardens. Ground was first broken in the summer of 2024, and the building will receive owner occupancy in August 2025.

Client  |  Auburn Police Activities League

Location  |  Auburn, Maine