 Joe Hirsch, Parks and Recreation Director PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Joseph J Hirsch, Director v:207-283-3139 f:207-282-8210 parksandrec@sacomaine.org OFFICE HOURS Mon. - Wed. & Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thu. 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
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HOME > DEPARTMENTS > PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT About Parks & Recreation The Parks and Recreation Department provides for the recreational needs of the residents of Saco. The Department is comprised of five divisions under the umbrella of the Parks & Recreation Department. The divisions are: Parks which involves the maintenance of indoor and outdoor facilities; Recreation which is the programming end of the Department; Senior Citizens; lifeguards; and trees. Our staffing includes a Director, Park Foreman, Parks & Recreation Technician, Park Laborer and a half time secretary/receptionist. During the course of the year we hire part time staff to meet our program needs and seasonal park maintenance. Volunteers are an integral part of our youth program staffing.
The purpose of the Department is to meet the leisure needs of the residents by offering a variety of programs, as well as by providing space for both passive and active recreation. The Department works closely with many of the other Departments, including the School Department and City Committees to help provide a well rounded program. The Department is involved with the Business Association and the Saco Community Activities Committee in sponsoring the Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival in June, a Haunted Halloween Hay Ride in October, and the Saco Yuletide Celebration and parade in early December. We participate in various state and federal job training programs by providing work experience to seniors, youth and unemployed people who are looking for training opportunities in a different field. PARKS DIVISION: RECREATION DIVISION: Over 600 children participate in the winter programs from January through March. Programs included indoor soccer, basketball, tot program, gymnastics, Teen Drop-in Center, game session, etc. Over 200 girls participate in the Saco Jets Baton Twirling program from October through May. The Department offers a wide variety of adult programs including volleyball, softball, walk/jog fitness program and open basketball. We provide the space for square dancing and various adult groups from Bassmasters to AA. The programs are offered with the help of staff and many volunteers - parents, adults and high school students. SENIORS DIVISION: |
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