Elizabeth Menhart, Director Fort Jackson Building 19 South Washington Street Waynesburg, Pa 15370 724-627-8687 Toll-Free: 877-280-TOUR Fax: 724-627-8608 Email: tourism
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The mission of the Recreation Department is to develop and implement policies and procedures that will enhance the county’s recreational staffing to better serve the residents of Greene County in a more timely fashion. In doing so, the Recreation Office will then be able to intensify efforts to continue established programs in addition to the introduction of a variety of new programs throughout the county so as to accommodate all persons and county residents as well as tourists.
Specifically, Parks and Recreation will provide adequate facilities and programs that will create a variety of activities enabling the general public to spend their leisure time within Greene County; Tourism will enhance the existing attractions and develop nuances that will entice non-residents to visit Greene County; Fairgrounds Administration will create a clean and safe environment that will enable the facilities to be fully utilized to maximum potential; Airport Administration will continue existing measures to provide the aviation community a clean, safe and efficient environment enhancing the recreational and/or working relationship with the county; and Community Service will develop an atmosphere that will create a sense of well-being and self-respect for the designated clients.
The Department of Recreation Director reports directly to the Greene County Commissioners. The director of Greene County Department of Recreation is charged with the direction and overall administration of the operation, planning, development and maintenance of all Countyp-owned recreation facilities and programs. The Director is also in charge of overseeing the Community Services Coordinator, the Fairgrounds Manager, the Airport Manager, the Program Coordinator, Park Maintenance and Recreation Services.
Until 2005, the Greene County Office of Tourisn was under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation. But Tourism is currently a stand-alone entity/office that is housed at the Greene County Airport. The Tourism Office receives funding from the county budget, hotel taxes, and from events sponsored by the county -- and is under the Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency (www.greenecountytourism.org).
IN THE NEWS:
For three weeks this month, the Greene County Department of Recreation offered a free introductory sporting clays class for women. Pictured are the class participants and instructors, who covered the fundamentals of clay target shooting.
Pictured:Front row from l. to r.: Angie Riley, Laura Percy, Nicole Cesa, Wendy Abbott, Rita McMillen and Cindy Perdue.
Back row, from l. to r.: Coach Tom Pavel, Coach Randy Coss, Tammy Hymes, Karla McDowell, Bianca Simpson, Robyn Dudley, Jeannie Johnson, Head Coach Chuck Mallory, Jane Descutner, Christina Phillips, Jonna Geisel, Coach John Hutchinson, Shelda Kendralla, Coach Roy Huffman and Nancy McIntire.
DAY CAMP ENDS SIX-WEEK RUN OF FUN | News Release — The Greene County Day Camp program ended its six-week run of providing free activities for county children during a pizza and pool party Friday, July 29, at Wana B Park in Carmichaels.
COUNTY DAY CAMP PROGRAM TO START JUNE 20 | News Release — Greene County children ages 5 to 15 years old will be able to enjoy free activities this summer when the county Day Camp program launches Monday, June 20. The camp will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday until July 29. Click here for informational brochure.
March 30, 2010: Recreation Director Receives Statewide Award — Jake Blaker, Greene County director of recreation, has received an excellence in programming award from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society, Inc. Click here for News Release.
John (JB) McNeely, Recreational Associate (Phone: 724-943-3440)
April Morris, Recreational Associate (PT) (Phone: 724-943-3440)
Shawn McManis, Custodial Worker 1
Samuel Smithley, Seasonal Clerk (for Mon View Roller Rink)
Charlotte Nichols, Concession Staff (PT/seasonal) (for Mon View Roller Rink)
For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399. County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
