Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Established in 1927, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission provides recreational, cultural, leisure and educational activities for Cincinnatians of all ages and abilities. CRC improves the quality of life in Cincinnati, makes city neighborhoods more attractive to prospective residents and is vital for Cincinnati's continuing growth and competitiveness.  Read More

Christopher A. Bigham

Director Of Recreation

Christopher A. Bigham became the Director of Recreation in September 2011, returning to CRC from the Finance Department of the City of Cincinnati where he had been Finance Manager since 2008. 

Mr. Bigham began his professional career at CRC as a part time Recreation Leader in 1990 at the Pleasant Ridge Recreation Center. Mr. Bigham rose through the ranks of CRC from his first full time position as a Community Center Director at the North Avondale Recreation Center in 1993 through 1997 when he was promoted to an Accountant position. In 2006 he became the Superintendent of the Recreation Department. Mr. Bigham has been a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Ohio since 2000. Read More

Contact The CRC

Cincinnati Recreation Commission
805 Central Avenue, Suite 800
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Phone: 513-352-4000
Fax: 513-352-1633
E-mail: info.crc@cincinnati-oh.gov		Recreation Commission Programs
For a list of staff contact information in our programs, please visit the Recreation Commission directory webpage.
 

News

Feb 2, 2012

CAMP CRC is Open

Cincinnati Recreation Commission announces the opening of Camp CRC – CRC’s home for all its camps – summer, before-school, after-school, specialty and holiday camps.   Read More

Feb 1, 2012

CRC and VITA Team to Provide Free Income Tax Preparation

Once again the Cincinnati Recreation Commission is partnering with the United Way of Greater Cincinnati to help prepare citizen’s income tax returns at no cost.   Read More

Jan 26, 2012

CRC Flag Football Competes in National Tourney

For the second straight year a team made up of young men from our recreation centers won the Cincinnati Regional Flag Football Tournament for the ages of 12-14.    Read More

Jan 24, 2012

Recreation Commission Adds Youth Commissioner

At its December 20th meeting the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) board of commissioners welcomed its newest member, Hunter Giles Phifer as a youth commissioner.   Read More

Jan 10, 2012

ALL-CRC POOLS MEMBERSHIP

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is now offering Early Bird Discounts on 2012 All-CRC Pools Membership until March 1st.   Read More

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