The Recreation Bureau manages eleven Community and Recreation Centers, the Genesee Valley Park Pool and Ice Arena Complex, the Public Market, Stardust and Danforth auditoriums, park lodges, Durand Eastman Beach, and stewardship of City parks and horticultural resources.
The Recreation programs focus on traditional and non-traditional services including arts, environmental activity, health and life skills, fitness, education and career development, and sports. Specific programs such as: Biz Kid$ and Youth Voice One Vision are examples of our youth-driven programs. All of the recreation programs use a Youth Development philosophy based on competence, usefulness, belonging, and power of influence.