Providing quality programming and services we take great pride in offering opportunities to enhance quality of life. We welcome you, your family, and all our community to participate in our wide range of classes, activities, and seasonal programs.
Just looking today? No problem, review the program types below or flip through our turn-page Leisure Times magazine found at the bottom of the page. To register and learn more about our programs click the button to our registration catalog, "Online Registration", found on the right side of this page.
Arts
From introducing techniques, developing skills, or simply engaging in creativity our staff and instructors encourage a wide range of multicultural arts. Arts & crafts, imaginative and playful creations, and themed works are identified objectives in a variety of youth and adult programs. Participants enjoy socializing while crafting gifts, keepsakes, and memories.
Fine art programs and demonstrations are available at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios. Access to top-notch artists teaching their works, offerings include painting, fabric arts, sculpture, ceramics, and more.
Athletics
We strive to promote recreation athletics play by emphasizing sportsmanship, equity, and to meet the needs of our growing community with amiability and friendly competition.
Youth Sports offerings include Spring Baseball & Softball, Fall Soccer, Fall Baseball & Softball, Tennis, and Winter Basketball.
Adult Sports offerings include Spring/Summer/Fall Softball, Spring Volleyball, Fall Flag Football, Tennis, and Winter Basketball.
Aquatics
John F. McInnis Aquatics Center is located at 151 Academy Avenue NW in Concord (behind Academy Recreation Center). Group swim lessons are available in classes for youth, parent/child, and adults. Season passes and open swim hours are available weekly throughout the season. Aqua fitness classes such as Aqua Zumba and Aqua Aerobics are offered by our experienced instructors.
Camps
Fill your child’s summer with fun, excitement, adventure, and loads of new friends. Camp information and registration details will be found by clicking on Summer Playgrounds.
Community Events
Hosting quality time, sharing smiles and laughter in our facilities, and embracing activities of all types. Our Community Events are small scale (100-500 participants), specialized, local occasions hosted in our facilities and parks.
Fitness & Wellness
Craving energy, endurance, strength, or simply a reason to get up and move? We have a menu of adult fitness classes spanning from Yoga, Tai Chi, Personal Training, Zumba, seasonal Aqua Zumba, and more. Renew, recharge, and build confidence.
Inclusive Recreation
City of Concord Parks & Recreation strives to create, design, and implement welcoming program opportunities that are accommodating, and embrace individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and identities. Our primary goal is inclusive programming that ensures everyone, considering their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, (dis)ability, or any other characteristic feels respected, valued, and empowered to participate fully. Specialized Programming offers activities specifically for participants with cognitive and physical disabilities.
Outdoor Adventure & Education
Park & Greenway Programs explore the intricate world of wildlife, natural sciences, and pure adventure through captivating nature-based activities diving into the mysteries of environments surrounding and within our trails and parks. The adventure begins here, your outdoor classroom awaits!
social activities
Are you looking to expand or simply enjoy your social life? Our facilities offer a wide range of games and activities for all ages encouraging play, leisure, and many ways to participate with others. Open billiards, board games, video games, walking clubs and more activities are available to you and your friends (new and old).
Special Events
Our large-scale events (500-20,000 participants) bring energy and celebration into the city as we observe holidays, honor cultures, and embrace unique interests. Experiences may include but are not limited to live music and/or DJ, competitions, inflatables and/or mechanical rides, fireworks, live animals, festivals, parades, vendor booths, food trucks, and more. Durations and locations of Special Events may vary.
Trips
Looking for a quick getaway? Our day trips are a great escape with a short drive, unforgettable experiences, and fabulous new friends. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!