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!
FORGOT WHAT PROGRAMS YOU REGISTERED FOR?
You can view what programs you (or your family members are registered for) by following the steps below:
All times, dates, fees, and locations for programs can be found on the homepage of RecDesk by following the steps below:
2025 Policies
2025 Hours
Season opening: June 1, 2025
Season closing: August 15, 2025
2025 Night Swim Dates
June 8 June 15 June 22
June 29 July 6 July 13
July 20 July 27
2025 Admission Pricing
*Membership pricing and information are located on RecDesk under the Aquatics tab*
Check out the Activity Guide for all park activity information for 2025!
Hey parents! Check out the parent handbook!
Director of Parks & Recreation
Danielle Kugler
11 Lafayette St. St. Marys, PA 15857
Office located next to Tax Office (1st Floor)
dkugler@stmaryspa.gov
(814) 781-1718 ext 732 (REC)