Department Mission:
To provide a wholesome program of leisure, recreational, tourism and cultural opportunities and facilities to enhance the quality of life for Rock Hill residents and visitors.
Department Organization:
The department is organized into three divisions – Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. The following areas of responsibility fall under each division and division supervisor. Ed Thompson is the Director of the department.
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Parks Division
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Recreation Division
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Tourism Division
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John Taylor
Supervisor
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Kathy Covington
Supervisor
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Mark Sexton
Supervisor
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Parks Operation &
Maintenance
Trails & Greenways
Swimming Pools
Concessions
Tournament Admissions
Outdoor Athletics
General Maintenance
Parks / Playgrounds
Risk Management / Safety
Outdoor Recreation
Environmental Education
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Camp Arc
Special Olympics
Programs for Persons
with Disabilities
Senior Citizen
Programs
Happy Traveler Trips
Cultural Arts & Special
Events
Boys & Girls Club
Partnerships
Commission for
Children & Youth
Youth Council
Youth Service
League
Recreation Centers
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Customer Service
Sponsorship / Financial Services
Marketing / Promotion
Department Support Services
Tourism / Hospitality Services
Personnel
Budget Management
Community Relations
Rock Hill Parks Foundation
Memberships
Tourism / Accommodations Tax
Commission
Public Parks & Recreation
Commission
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Citizen Input:
Commissions
Citizen input is highly regarded as it relates to the operation of the Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism department. The Parks, Recreation & Tourism department is guided by members of three Commissions. Click each name below to learn more about the Commission and its current members.
Advisory Committees
The Advisory Committees listed below provide input on specific areas of the department’s operation.
Facilities Advisory Committees
- Boyd Hill Recreation Center
- Cherry Park
- Emmett Scott Recreation Center
- Fewell Park Recreation Center
- Glencairn Garden
- Therapeutic Arts Programs
- Northside Recreation Center
- River Park
- Trails & Greenways
Athletics Advisory Committees
- Baseball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
Other Advisory Committees
- Rock Hill Youth Council
- Youth Service League
- Therapeutic Recreation Advisory Council
- Hospitality Tax Task Force
- Rock Hill Parks Foundation