Find Local Councils, Offices and Programs

The Department of Recreation and Parks works in partnership with 39 volunteer recreation and parks councils and five agriculture, nature and special facilities councils to sponsor a wide range of leisure programs, activities and special events throughout the County.

Volunteer Recreation and Parks and Nature Councils

In cooperation with the Department of Recreation and Parks, Recreation and Parks and Nature Councils establish and operate programs for which local need and interest is expressed. Each Council also sponsors special events such as picnics, parties, parades, contests, performances, art shows, etc. for the benefit of the local community.

Summer Camps

Every summer, new programs and summer camps are offered through local recreation and nature councils. The summer camps offer a variety of activities, which include field trips, swimming, athletics, environmental education, nature study, hikes, animal talks, arts and crafts, cookouts and so much more. Be sure to contact the community office (listed below) offering the camp you are interested in as soon as possible for registration information.

Summer camps were cancelled in 2020. Please see the 2019 summer camps listing (PDF) as a guide for the types of programs and activities typically offered.

Find Recreation Programs and Activities 

See the list below for more information about your local councils and their programs, as well as their supporting Department of Recreation and Parks office. To filter this list, begin by typing a Recreation and Parks or Nature Council name, community office name or the ZIP code (PDF) where you would like to find a program.

Please note that all Nature Programs, Police Athletic League Programs and Therapeutic Recreation Programs are not contained within this search tool.