City of Yorkton - Community Development, Parks & Recreation

Community Development, Parks & Recreation

Director:	Darcy McLeod
Office Hours:	Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
E-mail:
Phone:	(306) 786-1750
Fax:	(306) 786-6880
Street Address:	37 – Third Avenue North
Mailing Address:	Community Development, Parks & Recreation Department City of Yorkton Box 400 Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3

Values
In addition to the values of the City of Yorkton, the Community Development, Parks & Recreation Department further values...

Trust - earned and honored by all staff

Diversity and Inclusion - we welcome and include everyone

Responsibility and accountability - we are efficient and effective with the resources with which we have been provided

Mission
Investing in our community is crucial to realizing the City's mission of making Yorkton the friendliest, safest and most desirable city in which to live and grow...

The Community Development, Parks & Recreation Department is committed to building individual, organizational and community capacity that will enhance the overall well-being of individuals and families and contribute to the positive growth and development of our community, therefore:

The Community Development, Parks & Recreation Department will...

Support the development and sustainability of community based organizations.

Engage and support individuals and organizations to provide support for community based organizations.

Mobilize individuals, families and community organizations to promote a vibrant sense of community.

Engage and empower youth to become leaders.

Connect people to resources and information.

Encourage the development of, and provide support for, partnerships and co-operative relationships.

Ensure people have opportunities to make positive, healthy lifestyle choices.

Ensure people have access to a broad range of affordable and accessible sport, culture, parks, recreation and active living opportunities.

Protect parks, open spaces and the natural environment to ensure that they remain accessible for public enjoyment.

Ensure the development and ongoing maintenance of a community emergency preparedness plan.

Divisions
The following divisions outline the areas of work within the Community Development, Parks & Recreation Department.

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