The Parks and Recreation Commission believes that no youth should be denied access to Parks and Recreation programs for financial reasons.

The Parks and Recreation Foundation makes recreation sponsorships available to those who otherwise would not be able to afford to participate in organized recreation activities. Those seeking sponsorships will be asked to complete a Recreation Sponsorship Application Form available through the Department of Parks and Recreation. Sponsorships are generally limited to those receiving benefits from a form of public assistance as designated on the application form.
Sponsorship funding is limited to three programs per individual per season and is restricted to ongoing programs conducted by Parks and Recreation staff. Specialized programs of short duration conducted by non-staff members (e.g. baseball clinics) are ineligible for sponsorship funding. Sponsorship assistance will be provided for only one session per season of the same program.

All application forms requesting funding for youth programs must be signed by the parent/guardian of the prospective participant. Participants/parents must pay a minimum of 10% of the program fee for programs for which sponsorship assistance is requested.

Questions concerning this service should be directed to Phil Stiles at 573-634-6482.