Reading Recreation Commission - 11th and Pike Recreation Center
1185 Pike Street, Reading, PA 19604
Eligibility
Hours
Voice
Voice
Application process
Walk-in
Fees
Call for details
Service area
Reading, PA
Description
Provides safe and fun recreation activities to City youth all year long. The center has an elementary-size gymnasium, a game room, homework room, and cafeteria. During the year, daily activities include arts and crafts, board games, sports activities, tutoring, career development workshops and clubs. Also offer special events.
Providing organization
Reading Recreation Commission
A community partnership between the City of Reading and Reading School District, funded in part by tax dollars, that provides quality programs and facilities to the residents of Reading. The partnership between the two entities allows them to provide better recreation services in a cost-effective way. They provide neighborhood-based recreation and learning opportunities for all ages- with an emphasis on affordable programs for children- at schools, parks, playgrounds, and at their two recreation centers. Programs include youth and adult instructional sports programs and leagues, fitness classes, summer playgrounds, club activities, cultural arts programs, after school care, and community special events. Their recreation services bring people together and make the community stronger. The staff serve as mentors to youth and provide them with opportunities to learn, feel cared for, and become engaged in sports and activities. Positive recreation experiences help to build stronger communities and improve pe