Parks & Recreation
Athletics - Youth and Adult
The City of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of programs for children 3-12 years of age. The majority of these programs are held at our Recreation Centers. Summer offers many additional free and fee based programs.
Information about current recreation and sports programs (youth and adult) can be found in Park Life Magazine - the department's six month program guide. The current issue runs from October 2009 - April 2010.
Join us in December at Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center for a Winter Teen Retreat. Click on the link to download a PDF for more information.
Youth League Play is for boys and girls ages 4-17. All registration forms must be signed by a parent and accompanied by a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Registration is $20 and includes the jersey, award and insurance.
Young athletes are exposed to a range of sports from basketball to golf. Our coaches offer a balance of games, sports instruction, and competitive play in citywide tournaments.
Citywide Adult Leagues are scheduled throughout the year for ages 18 years and above. Teams will play an eight to 10 game regular season and a tournament. Awards are presented to the regular season and tournament champions depending on the sport.
Tennis
Columbia’s Parks and Recreation maintains a total of 55 tennis courts at the following locations:
Columbia
Tennis
Center
Earlewood
Park
Greenview
Park
14 lighted hard courts 2 hard courts 9 lighted hard courts
Hampton
Park
Heathwood
Park
Mays
ParK
2 lighted hard courts 2 tennis courts 2 lighted hard courts
South
East
Park & Tennis
Center
Woodland
Park
4 soft and 12 lighted hard courts 8 hard courts
Reservations: Court reservations should be made three days in advance by calling the
Columbia
Tennis
Center at 803.733.8440 to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Competitive Edge Mentoring Program: Contact Terry Dozier, Parks and Recreation Special Programs Supervisor to schedule a presentation at your school or business to lean more about this program designed to help improve access to mentors for youth in Columbia.
Mentor Opportunities:
Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department has opportunities available for volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, team parents, and scorekeepers. Call Parks & Recreation at 803.545.3100.
Because everyone needs a PAL!
Columbia
Parks and Recreation has expanded its youth outreach through - the Columbia Police Athletic League, a volunteer driven program. PAL makes it possible for all youth to participate in structured programs. Your support is needed to help develop our young athletes and teach them about sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership!
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