Department of Recreation | MCG Department Spotlight

Aquatics programs provide recreational, fitness, instructional, competitive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative water activities.

The Department operates 7 regional outdoor pools and 5 indoor aquatic facilities.

Countywide Programs offer essential and accessible recreation and leisure services to all residents across the region.

Program staff generates partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits to activate key public and private spaces and to offer culturally responsive programs.

Recreation centers provide affordable programs featuring leisure activities, social interaction, family participation, and community civic involvement.

The Department operates 22 recreation centers which are also available for community activities, party rentals, receptions and more.

The Senior Programs team offers a wide range of support, opportunities, programs, services and facilities designed to enhance the quality of live and help community members 55+ remain active, engaged, and independent.

Lifestyle and leisure program offerings include fitness and wellness, sports, arts, and culture, social clubs, trips, and special events.

The Youth Development team uses recreation to ensure young people are healthy, connected, and productive during out-of-school time.

Positive youth development strategies are used to include opportunities, programs, and services that emphasize active and healthy living, leadership, social equity, engagement in learning, workforce readiness, and connection to role models.

The Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services Team is dedicated to providing a wide range of fun, innovative, inclusive, accessible and social recreational experiences for individuals with disabilities.

We offer classes such as aquatics, art, dance, fitness, sports and more. Additional programs geared toward adults include social activities and special events. We also offer camps for youth and teens aged 6-21 years, as well as family events for all ages.