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Sumter County Parks & Recreation Department
Mission
OUR MISSION STATEMENT & PURPOSE
Help people feel great while they recreate!
The purpose of the SCPRD is to work together is an effort to improve quality of life by providing organized athletic league competition, variety in leisure and recreation programming, clean and safe parks and facilities, and equal opportunity for participation for all citizens of Americus and Sumter County, GA.
OBJECTIVES
Prepare athletes for higher levels of competition through the involvement in organized athletics. Learn and demonstrate fair play, sportsmanship, team effort and a positive self-image. Experience a variety of opportunities to learn, play, share and work together in athletics, recreation activities and special programs. Enjoy a clean and safe environment. Be afforded recreation opportunities made possible through progressive, shared-cost responsibility program based on the ability to pay. Experience positive outcomes.
WE WILL
Be a leader in the industry of parks and recreation. Communicate with our colleagues and respect their ideas and opinions. Promote and support a team-effort work environment. Be budget conscious and avoid unnecessary expenses. Be professional public servants. Attend at least one conference/workshop of choice annually. Nominate the SCPRD for a GRPA state award. Nominate at least one person for a GRPA District 3 award. Recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding community service.
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