Recreation Department

The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for providing recreation programs for its residents, as well as maintaining town owned properties and facilities.

Recreation programs are scheduled year round for both youth and adults. A variety of activities in instructional, competitive and social programs are organized and supervised by the Recreation Department. Special yearly events include Welcome Santa. Snow Sculpture Contest, Easter Egg Hunt and a photo contest. Town celebrations such as Memorial Day Services, Independence Day Parade and July 4th Road Race and Veteran's Day Ceremonies are conducted by the Recreation Department. The management of the Nike Base Park and Veteran's Park facilities fall under Recreation.

Our playgrounds, park lands, athletic fields and open space areas come under the Parks 8c Recreation for maintaining a safe, healthy environment for all to enjoy.