About Us

Responsibilities

The Recreation Department’s responsibilities are:

• Help build a sense of community and belonging among neighborhood residents
• Cultivate an environment for the arts
• Provide opportunities for social activities, education and social development for youth and adults
• Provide opportunities for social activities, education, social development and nourishment for senior citizens
• Organize and sponsor community and special events for education, socializing, and celebration
• Provide meeting space for individuals and groups to meet, learn, and celebrate
• Provide information about community issues, people, and events
• Refer people requesting assistance to appropriate individuals and agencies
• Plan, organize and implement youth and adult sport leagues
• Manage and schedule parks and fields for recreation activities
• Provide exercise facilities and implement health and wellness activities and programs
• Manage and oversee the municipal swimming pool
• Organize and offer volunteer opportunities
• Provide short term emergency shelter