Check out our Spring/Summer Activity Guide for more information on all the activities that we offer
2010 Activities Guide
The new Merced Dog Park is now open!! The new park includes drinking fountains, bocce ball courts, park tables, rest rooms, pet waste bag dispensers, walking path inside dog area, small dog area and any size dog area.
*New Online Registration*
Click on the link below to access our online registration. Activities and rentals currently availiable for online registration:
- Uechi-Ryu Karate
-One Stroke Painting
-Shelter Rentals
More activities will be available soon.
https://recreationonline.cityofmerced.org/
The Primary Mission or “Business” of Parks and Recreation is to:
Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place
Parks, recreation facilities, programs and community events are key factors in strengthening community image and creating sense of place.
Protect Environmental Resources
By acquiring, managing and restoring valuable resources as open space, such as rivers, streams, greenways, view sheds, forests and other habitat areas, natural resources are protected and habitat required for the survival of diverse species is preserved.
Foster Human Development
Parks and Recreation services foster social, intellectual, physical and emotional development of children, youth and adults.
Strengthen Safety and Security
Park and Recreation Professionals provide safe environments for recreation and design programs and services specifically to reduce criminal activity.
Support Economic Development
Recreation programs and facilities attract and retain businesses and residents, as well as attract tourists. Parks and recreation provides jobs and generates income for the community and for local businesses.
Park Maintenance Staff maintains parks and community facilities to protect public investments.
Provide Recreational Experiences
Through programmed and self-facilitated recreation, a variety of benefits to individuals and society are achieved.
Recreational experiences also are important as an end in themselves for personal enjoyment.
Increase Cultural Unity
Parks and Recreation increases cultural unity through experiences that promote cultural understanding and celebrate our growing diversity.
Promote Health and Wellness
Participation in recreation improves physical and emotional health.
Facilitate Community Problem Solving
Parks and Recreation Professionals have skills in facilitation and leadership that can be applied to resolve community problems and issues.
"WE CREATE COMMUNITY THROUGH...
PEOPLE, PARKS AND PROGRAMS"
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