Everyone has cherished childhood memories of themselves with friends and family at community recreation centers. Recreation centers are integral parts of the community. They provide learning opportunities, sports leagues, health and wellness programming, arts programming, and so much more! They can also provide a source of revenue through space rentals, program fees, and public-private partnerships with neighboring organizations or local governments.

            However, with the recession still affecting many local governments, it is important to consider exactly how to get the most out of your recreation center! The following list offers ideas on how to build, plan programming for, and even market your recreation center so that it will provide the highest-quality services at the lowest cost to your community!

 

 

Does your community’s recreation center have a creative marketing plan, great programming, or an innovative design? Share it with us and submit a document to the Knowledge Network!

 

Best,

Robin Saywitz

ICMA Knowledge Network Intern

rsaywitz@icma.org

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