South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) will hold the first public hearing on its 2021 budget on Wednesday, August 26, at 7 p.m. at the Goodson Recreation Center. The Board of Directors will outline SSPR's major goals and priorities for next year, and citizens can provide input on desired projects and budget priorities. Masks are required to enter the facility.
For the 11th consecutive year, South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s finance department has been nationally recognized for outstanding governmental budgeting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
On Friday, July 10, a fire occurred on the roof of the Buck Recreation Center. Fortunately, there were no injuries and only minimal structural damage to the facility. However, smoke damage is prevalent, forcing the recreation center to be closed for an undetermined amount of time.
In June, South Suburban’s Public Art Committee installed three new sculptures, which are part of the District’s Art-on-Loan program at Goodson Recreation Center. The new and unique sculptures are located in Goodson’s courtyard and main entrance.
South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s (SSPRD) new interactive trails, and parks and facilities maps provide a more robust experience and offer easy access to SSPRD’s amenities. The maps allow users more functionality and customization than ever before via their mobile or desktop device.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPR) has announced it will open several indoor and outdoor facilities and amenities in compliance with the local and state health orders beginning this weekend.
Get moving and enjoy the outdoors by signing up for one of South Suburban’s new outdoor group fitness classes starting in June. While our recreation centers remain close due COVID-19, we want to keep our community active and healthy with some of your favorite classes like Power Plus, Reb3L Strength, Zumba, Yoga, Nia and more.
James (Jim) Taylor and Ken Lucas were sworn in as members of the South Suburban Board of Directors on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. They will each serve one three-year term after being elected by District residents on May 5, 2020. Taylor and Lucas join current members, Pete Barrett, Dave Lawful and Susan Pye.
Incumbent James (Jim) Taylor and Ken Lucas have each been elected to serve one three-year term on the South Suburban Board of Directors. They will join current board members Pete Barrett, Dave Lawful, and Susan Pye.
Taylor will be serving his second consecutive term. Scott Labrash is term-limited and will retire from the board this month.
The South Suburban Board of Directors approved the continuation of a local disaster emergency within the District, due to the spreading of COVID 19, at their meeting on Wednesday, April 8. The declaration is effective immediately and allows South Suburban to better respond to the pandemic and be eligible for any local, state and federal assistance.