Now Hiring
We are seeking a permanent director for the Parks and Recreation Department. The partnership with the YMCA has led to a restructuring of the department, with a focus on parks and trails instead of youth sports and aquatics.
The director is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the County’s parks and recreation budget, programs, facilities, and staff. The successful candidate will have experience with writing and administering grants and designing or working with trails.
The county is also hiring to fill a number of other positions, including a Youth Coordinator for the Drug Free Community Program.
To learn more about the job openings, visit
Polk County Job Openings. The director position will be open until it is filled.
REFIT is BACK!
Beginning Tuesday, July 6, the YMCA and PCPR will be offering REFIT classes here at Stearns Gym.
Class times: Tuesdays 5-6 & Thursdays 12:30-1:30
Cost: $5 for individual classes (up to 4/month) or $30/month of 8 classes
Stearns Park Updates!
Thanks to the Kiwanis Club and our hardworking maintenance staff, the Gaga Ball pit is up and running! What is Gaga Ball?
Check it out here!
We will supply a ball, so please leave it in the pit when you are done. Game rules are posted on the side of the pit.