PCPRD

Welcome to the Person County Recreation Arts and Parks Department Home Page.

Person County has the distinction of being the oldest County Recreation Department in North Carolina. Programs were begun in the 40's with full funding occurring in 1961. A variety of programs are offered through our Athletics, Cultural Arts and Special Programs departments, as well as programming through Mayo Park. In addition to programs, many park facilities include lighted walking tracks, playground equipment and picnic shelters.

OUR MISSION

The Person County Recreation Arts and Parks Department's mission is to promote and provide opportunities to enjoy meaningful leisure experiences with the provision of quality leadership, the development and maintenance of safe recreational facilities, the conservation and preservation of natural and open spaces, and creative programming in the areas of Arts, Athletics, Community Programs and the Environment that are essential to the well-being of all of our citizens and high quality of life in Person County.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION

YOU ARE NOW ABLE TO REGISTER FOR MOST OF OUR PROGRAMS ON LINE BY CLICKING HERE

If you have any questions or need help registering,

please call the Recreation Office at 597-1755.

SPECIAL BOND REFERENDUM

RECREATION FACILITIES AND SENIOR CENTER BOND REFERENDUM

Voters on November 4, 2008, approved $6,000,000 in bonds

for the purpose of construction of a recreation and senior center in Person County.

The results were:

Yes: 8,800 No: 7,181

WHAT'S NEXT?

Planning, site selection, grant application, and engineering/architectural firm selection will take approximately 18 to 24 months to complete. The Person County Board of Commissioners will decide on a timeline for proceeding and will authorize the funds needed within the legally obligated seven-year period for spending these funds.

DUE TO BUDGET CUTS

EFFECTIVE JUNE 23, 2009

THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO PARKS & RECREATION

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WILL TAKE EFFECT:

WALKING TRACK LIGHTS: ALLENSVILLE, BETHEL HILL, BUSHY FORK, HELENA,

HURDLE MILLS, MT. TIRZAH, OLIVE HILL

LIGHTS WILL BE TURNED OFF AS OF JUNE 23

LIGHTS AT HUCK SANSBURY WILL REMAIN ON

KIRBY GALLERY: OPEN ONLY ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY

HOURS: 1:00 - 5:00 PM

MAYO PARK: CAMPING ONLY THURSDAY - SUNDAY NIGHTS

PARK WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR DAY USE BUT NO CAMPING MONDAY-WEDNESDAY,

EXCEPT DURING DESIGNATED HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

SEE MAYO PARK WEBPAGE FOR UPDATES

FOR CANCELLATIONS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CALL THE HOTLINE AT 597-1760

Click on any of the links below to find out more about our programs, facilities, staff, and positions available.

PHOTO GALLERY - DANCING WITH DIVERSITY (9/10/08)

PHOTO GALLERY- POWER KATZ

PHOTO GALLERY - CERAMICS WORKSHOP

PHOTO GALLERY - JUNIOR FUTURES TENNIS TOURNAMENT

2009 SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES GUIDE

Click on link above to download a brochure for your information.

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