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Welcome to the
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT |
OUR MISSION:
"To ensure a positive quality of life for all City residents, and provide excellent services in the most economical manner."
The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for maintaining safe, clean facilities, enhancing park land, and providing recreational programs and events for the enjoyment of Pickerington residents.
The department is responsible for 150 acres of park land located in: Sycamore Park, Victory Park, Colony Park, Simsbury Park, and Willow Pond Park. The facilities include:
- Four shelter houses with picnic tables and grills
- Five playground units
- Zeller-Smith Covered Bridge (which is pictured on the City Seal)
- A gazebo
- An amphitheater
- A three-acre pond
- Four softball diamonds
- Two basketball courts
- 4,668 feet of bike path
- Four soccer fields
- Five tennis courts
- Sledding hills
- Horseshoe pits
The department offers numerous programs and activities that have something for everyone... please check out the various options for quality family fun!
Email us at ParksandRecreation@Pickerington.net or call us at 614-833-2211 if you have any questions!
VIP'S NEEDED
The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to join our
Volunteers In Pickerington.
Teens in 7th - 12th grades can get involved in the community by assisting at a variety of special events (annual Easter, Halloween and Christmas celebrations) and other community sponsored events (Shoppe Hops, Pet Fest, Arts Festival, and Jazz and Blues Festival).
By donating their time and expertise, teens can earn service hours towards college entrance and Nation Honors Society requirements, and meet new and interesting people.
The Benefits are:
- Career knowledge and experience
- Foster a sense of community
- Gain references for college and future employment
- Volunteering is a very rewarding and positive experience
Responsibilities include:
- Set-up and clean-up
- Assisting staff at events
- Provide safety instructions
- Provide program/event information
- Supervise or assist in craft activities
- Assisting children at events
What’s In It for YOU?!!!
- Learn career & life skills
- Build a resume
- Develop good work habits
- Increase community pride
- Make new friends
- Build self-esteem
- Make a difference
- Fill free time with positive and constructive activity
Print and complete an application then mail it to us at:
Pickerington Parks and Recreation
51 East Columbus Street
Pickerington, OH 43147
TALENT SEARCH
Do you have a special interest or talent that you would like to share with others by teaching a class for the Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department?
Email us at ParksandRecreation@Pickerington.net or call us at 833-2211 with the details.
PARK WATCH
Please be alert to safety hazards, vandalism, and other crimes in your parks. Call the Police Department at 575-6911 or the Parks and Recreation Department at 833-2211 if you observe any of the above. The city will provide a reward for information resulting in the arrest and conviction of any person vandalizing park property. |
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