Parks and Recreation

Welcome to Parks & Recreation

MISSION STATEMENT

To enrich the lives of our evolving community by providing all-inclusive, year-round recreational activities, facilities, and natural spaces that would instill an appreciation of the outdoors, strengthen community engagement, provide economic benefits, and promote the health and wellness of all those living in and visiting our City.

VISION STATEMENT

To enhance the quality of life by providing the best possible public recreational facilities, open natural spaces and inclusive programs for our citizens.

ST. MARYS RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS

CHAIRMAN: KURT NESBITT

CO-CHAIR: GREG GEBAUER

TREASURER: KELLY BREINDEL

SECRETARY: HEATHER KOCJANCIC

TRAVIS REED

KIM FENICE

AARON STRAUB

ANGELA REGULSKI

BILL MAKUFKA

Board meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM in the Chamber Room of City Hall. The public is welcomed!

Our Programs

FEE IMPLEMENTATION

As of February 2022, The St. Marys Recreation Board decided to introduce fees for certain programs and activities. These fees directly help cover the costs of maintaining, staffing, and providing equipment and supplies for the park system. They also assist in improving existing programs, adding new ones, and ensuring public spaces remain accessible. We try to keep fees reasonable and offer free or low-cost options to ensure everyone can participate. If you need financial help, please let us know at least 2 weeks before a program starts, and we will do our best to assist you.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS:

The City of St. Marys uses "RecDesk" to handle registration for Pool Memberships, Swimming Lessons, Programs, etc. You will need to make an account if you do not already have one. Then you can add your individual household members to your family account. If you are having trouble with any of this, there are demonstration videos under the "help" tab on the RecDesk website.

*There is a 3% fee for credit card transactions*

Click the button below to access RecDesk!

RecDesk

FORGOT WHAT PROGRAMS YOU REGISTERED FOR?

You can view what programs you (or your family members are registered for) by following the steps below:

Log in to your RecDesk account
In the bottom left corner, under “Household Credit”, click the household member you wish to check on
Then click on the “History” tab for a complete list of programs registered

All times, dates, fees, and locations for programs can be found on the homepage of RecDesk by following the steps below:

Log in to your RecDesk account
Click “Register Now” to view the programs
Click the program you wish to check on
Click the corresponding tab to check information
You can also check via your household calendar*

2025 Policies

Refunds are available to those who cancel their registration no less than 2 weeks prior to the start of the program. There will be no exceptions.
All refund requests must be made via email to rec@stmaryspa.gov. Please include the participant’s name and name of program you are cancelling for.
Refunds will be granted in full if the program is cancelled by the City of St. Marys Parks & Recreation Department. (Normally if a minimum requirement is not met for the program) (less the 3% credit card fee)
Refunds will be made via original payment method (less the 3% credit card fee).
There will be no refunds if a participant is suspended due to misbehavior or withdraws from a program late.
Enrollment for ALL PROGRAMS will end at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled program (NO EXCEPTIONS).
If the minimum number of participants is not met for a specific program, the department reserves the right to cancel the program.
Financial assistance requests must be made no later than 3 weeks prior to the program’s deadline. Space is not guaranteed, but we will do our best to ensure that a child can participate in our program regardless of a family’s ability to pay.