Recreation & Community Services Department

The Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department offers a dynamic range of recreation and community services, programs, and events. These services range from tots to seniors and provide an array of classes and programs for residents to participate in throughout the seven community centers and 35 parks found throughout the City. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Recreation & Community Services Department implemented additional programs to adapt to the changing times. Services include:

» Remote Enrichment Camp (R.E.C.) provides working parents and guardians with a safe environment for their child to complete remote learning. » Tot Enrichment Camps nurture social skills in toddlers and are limited to 10 students per CDC guidelines. » The Ontario Youth Activities league is a free program which hosts fun activities virtually each month geared for youth ages 10-15. The Recreation & Community Services Department offers a variety of teen services, many of which shifted virtually during the pandemic: » Teen Action Committee addresses community issues in a leadership role and offers virtual networking opportunities and monthly meetings. » The student Representative Program is comprised of non-voting student representatives who serve a 1-year term on the Recreation & Parks Commission. » The G.I.R.L.S. Club brings together a community of young women that empowers teenage girls to develop into confident and independent individuals in our society. » The Teen Studio is where teens with interests in music, podcasting and filming can meet and learn from each other. Senior services provided by the Recreation & Community Services Department include: » The City of Ontario’s Senior Living Newsletter is intended to keep everyone informed with the most up-to-date information on what is happening in Ontario. Enhancing the quality of life and connecting community is an important aspect of the Recreation & Community

Services Department by encouraging their senior citizens to stay informed and engaged. » The Silver S.T.A.R.S. Senior Transportation and Recreation Shuttle provides transportation services to and from the Ontario Senior

Center or doctor appointments for seniors. » Pre-COVID services included social activities, clubs, and classes at the Ontario Senior Center, located at 225 E. B Street.