Department Information

The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Bellefontaine is known as the Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District. The Joint Recreation District was formed in 1984. Our department maintains 159 acres of Park Land in the City and 450 acres at the Myeerah Nature Preserve. We also provide recreational opportunities for the Citizens living within the Bellefontaine City School District.

The current Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees are:

President - Pat Ellis
Vice President - Tammy Fowler
Trustee - Davey Roberts
Trustee - Kaileigh Vermillion
Trustee - Joliece Reed
Trustee - Keyne Strickland
Trustee - Joan Haushalter

The current regular meeting time for the Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees is the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Bellefontaine City Council Meeting Room (135 N Detroit St. 2nd Floor).

Forms

General Forms

Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District Master Plan Document This document outlines the process and findings of the Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District Master Plan that was completed in May of 2023. We hope this tool will lead us into the future.
Lindsay's Law Parent/Guardian Information Form More information on Lindsay's Law can be found at the link below. Parents are required to watch the short video and share the informational handout with their young athlete prior to beginning practices. Parents can electronically sign acknowledgement of completion of these forms during the registration process. ------------------------------------------------------ https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/Lindsays-Law/welcome
Lindsay's Law Parent/Guardian Signature Form More information on Lindsay's Law can be found at the link below. Parents are required to watch the short video and share the informational handout with their young athlete prior to beginning practices. Parents can electronically sign acknowledgement of completion of these forms during the registration process. ------------------------------------------------------ https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/Lindsays-Law/welcome