Mechanicsburg Area Recreation
Making Recreation Essential for Communities
Mission
Vision
What we do!
The municipalities have 16 total parks totaling 223.7 acres. The parks are distributed through the community with additional parks on the way. Please visit the website for a complete listing of parks in our community.
In addition to public parks, over 300 programs are offered annually to our residents. These programs range from special events to summer camps and a host of activities for all ages and interest.
Who we are!
Tonya W. Brown, CPRP, AFO, CPSI
Tonya was promoted to the director in 1998, after holding the position of assistant director for 9 years. Tonya is responsible for managing both actively and administratively a broad and diversified program of recreation activities, services and facilities to meet the needs and interests of the growing community. She oversees the Trails & Trees Environmental Center, and the daily operations of the department.
Nicole Singiser
Nicole became part of the Recreation team in 2021! Her primary responsibilities are to organize the Elementary Basketball Program with over 400 participants, Travel Basketball League with over 65 teams, Grass Volleyball League, Volleyball Tournaments, MAPs, Tri4Kids, Playground Program, and Summer Adventure Camp with an average of 200+ campers daily!
Jenna Smerling
Jenna joined the Recreation team in 2018! She oversees the Wildcat Care Before and After School Program that is offered to 4th & 5th graders at Elmwood Academy. Jenna ensures that the program complies with the requirements set forth by the Department of Human Services, assists in planning and implementing daily schedules and activities. This program has 50-60 students that attend daily. All-day childcare is also provided on certain holidays and/or in-service teacher days in which Jenna plans off campus field trips.
Amy Chubb Thomson
Amy has been an asset to the Recreation Department since 2009. Her job duties include, but are not limited to, answering phone calls, responding to messages, interaction with customers and clients, registrations, and general clerical duties. She helps to maintain a steady workflow by assisting and contributing to team efforts of improving recreation from day to day.
In addition, Amy develops & maintains our website.
Sue Canniff, CPO
Sue has worked for the department since 1998. She oversees the 300+ recreational activities offered yearly and develops the brochure three times each year. She organizes our annual Father/Daughter Dance and K-2 basketball program. She also is the pool manager at the Mechanicsburg Community Pool.
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Email: mrec@mbgsd.org
Website: www.mbgsd.org
Location: 1731 South York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States
Phone: (717)691-4572
Facebook: facebook.com/MechanicsburgAreaParks&RecreationDepartment
Twitter: @mrec4u