Parks and Recreation
Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs
The primary focus of the Parks and Recreation Divisions is to enrich individuals, families and our community through the provision of services, facilities, and programs that improve the quality of life for our citizens.
View our 2009 Parks and Recreation Annual Report
The Arcata Parks and Recreation Divisions exist to:
Create Community
- Strengthen community image and sense of place
- Support economic development
- Protect environmental resources
- Facilitate community problem-solving
- Increase cultural unity
For a list of programs that Create Community follow these links:
Early Childhood (0-5 yrs), Youth (5-12 yrs) , Teens, Adults, Seniors
Promote Health and Wellness
- Create an active and healthy community through diverse and innovative recreation programming
- Provide space to foster human development
- Provide space to learn & play, space to be safe & secure, and a space to create and imagine
For a list of programs that Promote Health and Wellness follow these links:
Early Childhood (0-5yrs), Youth (5-12 yrs), Teens, Adults, Seniors
Foster Youth Development
- Provide youth with a variety of experiences to nurture individuality, spark imagination, encourage cooperation, and build the skills needed for success in the next stage of development
For a list of programs that Foster Youth Development follow these links:
Early Childhood (0-5 yrs), Youth (5 -12 yrs), Teens, Adults, Seniors
The Arcata Parks and Recreation Divisions provide essential community benefits including:
- Healthier residents
- Sense of well-being in the community
- Safer neighborhoods
- A higher quality of life
- Increased property values
- Opportunities for youth, adults, and seniors to participate in programs and events
- Partnerships with other agencies, public and private
- Cultural expression and unity