Recreation Programs

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Lands (PRPL) manages the City’s Parks and Recreation System. Residents and visitors are offered approximately 2,704 acres (approximately 4 square miles) of parkland that includes: 171 Park  Areas, 38 playgrounds, 26 restrooms, 29 basketball courts, 19 tennis courts, 29 park shelters, 66 horseshoe pits, over 100 athletic fields (soccer, baseball and softball), 6 neighborhood centers, 43 miles of paved multi-use trails, 3 cemeteries in two locations, 2 outdoor pools, 2 wading pools, 4 spray parks, 1 dog park, batting cage facility, Par 3 golf course (operated by the Exchange City Golf Corporation), and a minor league baseball stadium. We also offer over 143 unique recreation programs for all ages year round. 

The Recreation Division provides over 270 recreation programs for people of all ages (pre-school through senior citizens). These programs are offered in a wide range of interests including; Aquatics, Youth Sports, Youth Camps, Adult sports, Fitness, Special Interest, and Adults Age 55+.