About Us:

Since 1954, the Department of Recreation (MCR) has remained dedicated to providing inclusive quality recreation programs and activities that serve the recreation and leisure needs of the Montgomery County community. The Department manages 34 facilities including community and neighborhood recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics, classes, youth and adult sports programs and leagues, senior programs, and therapeutic recreation that enhance the quality of life for participants of all ages, cultures, and abilities. The Department of Recreation is nationally recognized for its excellence in the provision of facilities and programs.

Our Mission:

The mission of Montgomery County Recreation is to provide high quality, diverse, and accessible programs, services and facilities that enhance the quality of life for all ages, cultures, and abilities.

Operating Principles:

• In support of the mission, Montgomery County Recreation will readily serve the community by providing:
• Leisure activities that enhance skills, health and self-esteem;
• Activities that incorporate current leisure trends and population demographics;
• Ways to stimulate growth in knowledge through leisure experiences;
• Opportunities to build sense of community;
• A network of services linking the community through collaboration and partnerships;
• Safe havens where participants feel welcome;
• Fun for all.

Operating Objectives: TO GIVE

Montgomery County Recreation will continuously strive for optimal participant experiences through:

• Teamwork: essential to achieve success for our staff, our programs, our families, and our community;
• Objectivity: We will maintain a positive approach to all challenges we face;
• Growth: Change will be embraced, and used to expand our opportunities;
• Imagination: We will cultivate new ideas into exciting programs and services;
• Value: We will understand and appreciate the wealth of diversity in our community;
• Excellence: We will meet our participants' expectation of quality and performance.