| The City of Ellensburg prides itself on the outstanding library, parks and recreation opportunities available to its residents and visitors. Few communities can offer the depth and breadth of services offered here nor our commitment to quality and value.
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Parks & Rec Department
Contact Information | Mission Statement | Personnel | Function/Duties | Quick Facts
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- Contact Information
The Parks & Recreation Department administrative offices are located on the second floor of the new City Hall at 501 North Anderson Street. You may contact the Parks & Recreation Department by email or by phone at (509) 925-8638. Please go to Contact Us for additional email addresses and phone numbers.
- Mission Statement
The City of Ellensburg Parks & Recreation Department strives to enhance the lives of community residents and visitors of all ages by providing a wide range of quality leisure experiences through our parks, recreation facilities, programs and services. Through our efforts we will advance the health and wellness of individuals and families, foster greater community spirit, protect and enhance our natural resources and environment, contribute to the vitality of the local economy, and promote a high quality of life in Ellensburg.
- Personnel
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- Function/Duties
The City of Ellensburg Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for providing an extensive range of programs and services for the community. The Parks & Recreation Department plans, organizes and manages the City's parks and recreation functions including park acquisition & development, park maintenance & city beautification, and comprehensive recreation services and activities. The department maintains and operates four indoor, year-around recreation facilities including a senior center, a municipal pool and fitness center, a youth and community center, and a racquet and recreation center. The department also functions as a registration and scheduling center for recreation programs, sport fields and picnic shelters. It is also responsible for coordinating with other community recreation and education service agencies and organizations to further enhance leisure opportunities for area residents and visitors.
- Quick Facts
- The City of Ellensburg park system includes 14 developed parks, totaling over 250 acres.
- The Recreation Services Division offers dozens of programs annually including special events and family trips.
- The City of Ellensburg has been certified as a "Tree City USA" for over 25 years, the longest of any city in the state of Washington.
- The City of Ellensburg Parks & Recreation Department is an organizational member of the Washington Recreation & Parks Association and the National Recreation and Parks Association.
- Specialized facilities in the park system include a skate park and an outdoor roller hockey rink.
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