Winter Programs!
Our new online catalog allows residents greater visibility into offered parks and recreation department activities, classes, sports, youth leagues, memberships, and more convenient online registration. It will soon allow residents to search for and reserve community facilities, such as pavilions, shelters, and meeting rooms, all conveniently online.
Online registration and catalog
Winter registration opens December 2, 2024
Youth Employment
The Mayor’s Office of Prevention, Intervention, and Opportunity for Youth and Young Adults partners with Youth Opportunities Unlimited to provide both summer and year-round work experiences to Cleveland youth ages 14 – 19 who are in high school or who have just graduated. Work experiences typically are six weeks. Placement opportunities include training opportunities in aviation, maritime, culinary, and healthcare, as well as positions in city recreation centers, pools, neighborhood-based community development agencies, arts agencies, and schools.
During the work experience, youth participate in life skill/job readiness training that includes themes that focus on communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability. The program also includes a financial literacy component that teaches the youth about banking/savings and understanding how to navigate taxes and deductions.
Community Service
During the Summer Seasonal Expanded Programs sessions, youth ages 10 – 14 are provided opportunities to participate in community service projects. Some of these projects pay a small stipend for participation. These programs are pre-employment programs that teach our younger youth critical “soft skills” that help make individuals successful in employment and life.