Name change for Community Development, Parks and Recreation

Effective September 1, 2021, the Community Development, Parks and Recreation Department (CDPR) will be known as Recreation and Community Services.

Darcy McLeod, Director of Recreation and Community Services said that “The timing of a name change makes sense now as we refocus on our core services. Community Service is often defined as work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. Therefore, this name better communicates the types of services we provide for, and with, our community. Our Department continues to be responsible for our community’s parks and green spaces, recreation facilities and programs, and the City Cemetery. We also support the development of our culture and promote our heritage. Other community services we provide include public transit and emergency social services. Everything we do connects the people we serve and the community in which they live, work and play.”

Moving Forward:

“The Department has seen several name changes over the years from Parks, Recreation & Culture, to Leisure Services, to Community Development, Parks and Recreation and now Recreation and Community Services. Throughout these changes our Department continued to provide safe and accessible recreation and leisure opportunities to residents and visitors. We value teamwork, respect, leadership, customer service, communication, and accountability, and will continue to promote and support the well-being of individuals, our community and our natural and built environments”, said Darcy McLeod, Director of Recreation and Community Services.

Recreation & Community Services. New name, same great services.

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For further information contact:
Darcy McLeod,
Director of Recreation & Community Services
City of Yorkton
306-786-1750
parksandrec@yorkton.ca
www.yorkton.ca