Mission Statement

To continue to create and preserve quality parks and recreation opportunities, serving people of all ages and interests, that positively affect the community and enrich life.

Activities

The Recreation Division oversees a variety of recreational activities, programs and events for all ages. Our administrative office handles activity registrations and facility reservations. We have programs all over the county, including the lake and the valley. 
  

Before and After School Care

Kids Club is a before- and after-school recreational enrichment program for school aged children grades K-5. We operate this program at each elementary school in the valley on school days. 
  

School Breaks - Adventure Camp

During school breaks and teacher work days, we operate full day camps with trips to destinations that include Lake Tahoe, hiking trails, roller rinks, bowling, etc. Adventure Camp and Rad Camp are a fun way to spend the day when school is out! 

Youth Sports

 
Youth sports programs are very popular and include flag football (fall), basketball (winter) and volleyball (spring.)    
 

Adult Sports Programs

 
Adult sports programs include flag football, softball, basketball, soccer, pickleball and volleyball.
 

Community Centers

Our Community Centers are meant to be the "Center of the Community!"
Kahle Community Center is located at 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV 89449.
This is a very popular facility to residents and hosts a variety of activities as well as a full gym and fitness equipment. 
 
Douglas County Community & Senior Center is located at 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410.  Home of Douglas County Senior Services and Recreation Division, the DCSCC offers many amenities including Douglas County Community Gym and Fitness Center, conference and meeting rooms, two full basketball courts, indoor track, exercise equipment, two racquetball courts and so much more.  It is a one of a kind building for a one of a kind community.  You won't believe it until you see it!

Check out the schedule of Fitness Classes currently offered at the new Community Center!

Special Events and more...

Special events such as the Father / Daughter Sweetheart Dance and the GE Family Concert Series continue to grow. Contracted services include preschools, a Farmers Market and the operation of a tennis complex.