Parks & Recreation Department

County is closing the rec center pool and thinking of putting in a splash pad.

County is closing the rec center pool and thinking of putting in a splash pad.

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County closing rec pool, seeks local options

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The White County Board of Commissioners has chosen to close the outdoor recreation department pool but are considering other options to provide similar activities.
A potentially costly repair of a suspected crack under the pool’s foundation, additional maintenance and challenges finding lifeguards have county officials considering other options for the site at the White County Parks & Recreation Department. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

A potentially costly repair of a suspected crack under the pool’s foundation, additional maintenance and challenges finding lifeguards have county officials considering other options for the site at the White County Parks & Recreation Department. (Photo/Wayne Hardy)

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Splash pad discussed for rec facilities

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Could a splash pad be the latest addition to White County’s recreation facilities? That idea emerged at the White County Board of Commissioners’ Feb.

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WCRD announces Phase 2 of reopening plan

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2020
The White County Recreation Department will begin Phase 2 of reopening process at their county facilities Beginning Monday, June 22, WCRD will reopen their office from 7 a.m-8 p.m, Monday-Thursday, and  7 a.m.-5 p.m., on Friday, and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.
Some positive things are happening with the White County Recreation Department begins to open some of it's facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some positive things are happening with the White County Recreation Department begins to open some of it's facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WRCD opens more facilities to public

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Some positive things are happening with the White County Recreation Department as it begins to open some of it's facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. WCRD Joe Gailey the latest news this week, including announcing the opening of several fields for use with baseball, softball, and soccer.
Over the past two weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has begun implementing the plan to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the changes have allowed the White County Recreation Department to open up some of their facilities

Over the past two weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has begun implementing the plan to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the changes have allowed the White County Recreation Department to open up some of their facilities

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Yonah Preserve, pickleball courts open

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Over the past two weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has begun implementing the plan to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the changes have allowed the White County Recreation Department to open up some of their facilities.
The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

The WCRD youth football teams will compete in Mountain Football League again this fall. The season is currently set to begin in late August. (Photo/WCN Archives)

WCRD opens fall registration

Mark Turner
Thursday, May 7, 2020
The White County Recreation Department opened registration for fall sports this week, with a hopeful eye toward the future.