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

May 17, 2012

Special Meeting of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Special Meeting of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 3:00pm at CRC’s Main Office,   Read More

May 16, 2012

Play in the Water with CRC this Saturday

Play on Saturday and raise money with CRC. CRC’s Young Professionals Group (REC-ing Crew) is producing the second annual Wet Field Day at Burnet Woods this Saturday, May 19, 1-4 p.m.   Read More

May 15, 2012

Cincinnati Recreation Commission is Proud to be Green!

CRC’s College Hill Recreation Center recently received a new solar energy system. The system includes solar panels that will generate 154 kilowatts (kW) of energy – all at no cost to the City.   Read More

May 1, 2012

CRC Still Needs Lifeguards!

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission still needs 30+ lifeguards to staff the pools for the summer. CRC is hiring a total of 225 lifeguards for this summer season.   Read More

Apr 30, 2012

Registrations Available for RiverTrek

Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s RiverTrek is more than a 75-mile trip along the Little Miami River. It is a journey of self discovery and growth that brings teens together from diverse backgrounds.   Read More

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