Recreation
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.
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.This will include active and passive, structured and unstructured recreational opportunities.These will encourage health, fitness, relaxation, and enjoyment as well as a broad appreciation for our diverse community and the unique natural systems that we share. Our purpose is to work cooperatively with other appropriate entities to provide recreational opportunities forthe members of our community.
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.
SATURDAY YOUTH BASKETBALL
Saturday, Janurary 7, 2012
The City will install two (2) new play structures, swings set with six (6)
swings and a Cosmic Wrap climber. View the layout of the new
playground by clicking Park Improvements up top.
view picture of playground
Winter in Oberlin
The City of Oberlin is seeking proposals from qualified persons
or entities for the operation of a seasonal concession stand at the
City's Recreation Complex on West Hamilton Street.
The Oberlin Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan is the result of a process that synthesized current conditions, extensive public input, and sound recreation/athletic facilities planning into a strategic recreation vision for Oberlin. You can read all about the Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan by clicking below.