Recreation
After School Enrichment Program
begins September 13, 2010
for more information about click here
2010 Adult Fall Co-ed Softball League
Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
OUR DEFINITION OF RECREATION
Activities which develop skills that provide the incentive, motivation, and means for spending leisure time constructively. As such, recreation must be concerned with the breadth and variety of activities: physical, social, artistic and learning.
THE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Oberlin Recreation Department is to improve the quality of life for all residents of the Oberlin community by providing equal opportunity for a wide variety of leisure and cultural activities, special events, facilities, and services that encourage health, fitness, relaxation, and enjoyment. In addition, the purpose of this department is to work cooperatively with other appropriate entities which will provide recreational opportunities for broader community involvement.
Permission to use parks for
special event can be obtained by
filling out a
Park Request Form
and submitting to the
Recreation Office.
The challenge for Oberlin is a more
fit community. The response by the
Recreation Department is
"Walking For A Better Oberlin" program. You can
read more about walking
and find tips on how to add
exercise to your daily routine
in the
Healthy Oberlin section.
Adult Co-ed Softball League
PARKS & RECREATION STRATEGIC PLAN:
The City of Oberlin has contracted with The EDGE Group from Columbus, Ohio to prepare a
Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan. The intent of the planning process is to concise a clear and concise set of goals, policies and objectives that will provide strategic direction for the future development and enhancement of the City's parks and the recreational facilities, programs and service based on public priorities.
The community should be on the look out for more information about the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan and way's they can become involved. The Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan is ready for community input. If you could please take a moment and complete Community Needs Assessment Survey or visit Th Oberlin Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan web-site.