/tags/cincinnati-recreation-commission Cincinnati Recreation Commission en-US Copyright Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-06-09/city-leaders-aim-to-reduce-violent-crime-through-summer-programming Summer in Cincy programs are designed to create safe spaces for children and teens in places they like to gather. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-06-09/city-leaders-aim-to-reduce-violent-crime-through-summer-programming /local-news/2025-05-19/cincinnati-open-24-public-pools-summer It's the second year in a row the city has had enough lifeguards to staff every pool. Mon, 19 May 2025 07:19:00 GMT /local-news/2025-05-19/cincinnati-open-24-public-pools-summer Becca Costello /local-news/2025-05-14/cincinnati-summer-programming-teens Officials hope to get ahead of the annual spike in summer crime with a list of programming for kids and teens such as "Rec at Nite" and free skating. Wed, 14 May 2025 19:33:49 GMT /local-news/2025-05-14/cincinnati-summer-programming-teens Becca Costello /local-news/2024-12-19/cincinnati-rec-commission-mini-camps The city's recreation centers are staffed and programmed for kids while many schools are on an extended holiday break. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:13:39 GMT /local-news/2024-12-19/cincinnati-rec-commission-mini-camps Bill Rinehart /local-news/2024-05-21/violence-spike-summertime-cincinnati-solutions All city pools will be open by June 3 and the Recreation Commission has expanded programming, including night-time activities. Cincinnati Parks will have several events, and police will be targeting crime hotspots. Tue, 21 May 2024 19:35:29 GMT /local-news/2024-05-21/violence-spike-summertime-cincinnati-solutions Bill Rinehart /local-news/2023-08-23/fun-ways-stay-cool-ice-skating-ice-balls-rec-center It's getting dangerously hot this week. But you can cool down during the day even if you don't have access to air conditioning. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:34:34 GMT /local-news/2023-08-23/fun-ways-stay-cool-ice-skating-ice-balls-rec-center Ann Thompson /local-news/2023-05-19/half-cincinnatis-public-pools-open-june-lifeguards The Recreation Commission is still looking to hire lifeguards to staff pools. Fri, 19 May 2023 20:04:27 GMT /local-news/2023-05-19/half-cincinnatis-public-pools-open-june-lifeguards Zack Carreon /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-05-17/summer-break-working-parents-childcare For many working parents, preparing for summer has meant a stress-filled search for childcare so moms and dads can keep earning their paychecks. Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2023-05-17/summer-break-working-parents-childcare /sports/2023-03-06/roller-rink-skates-closer-reality-over-the-rhine-new-rec-center The design for a new recreation center in Over-the-Rhine may include a roller skating rink after all, thanks to a flood of public comment. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:31:14 GMT /sports/2023-03-06/roller-rink-skates-closer-reality-over-the-rhine-new-rec-center Becca Costello /local-news/2023-01-03/proposed-over-the-rhine-rec-center-cincinnati-recreation-commission Traditionally, Cincinnati's rec centers have been focused on the specific neighborhoods they're in. But that could change. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:45:54 GMT /local-news/2023-01-03/proposed-over-the-rhine-rec-center-cincinnati-recreation-commission Nick Swartsell