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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 BighamChristopher 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. Read More

Board of Commissioners

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is made up of five board members and two non-voting youth members. The Commission holds monthly public meetings and is responsible for setting CRC policy. Read More

Contact The CRC

Cincinnati Recreation Commission
805 Central Ave., Suite 800
Cincinnati, OH 45202

513-352-4000
513-352-1633 (fax)
info.crc@cincinnati-oh.gov

Recreation Personnel

Latest News

5/21/13
CRC’s Big Dips: McKie and Pleasant Ridge Pool Openings – Saturday May 25

Take a dip in the pool on Saturday – specifically CRC’s McKie and Pleasant Ridge Pools. These two new pools are ready for their grand openings just in time for the summer season.

 Both pools will have grand openings on Saturday, May 25. McKie’s grand opening will be held at 11:30 a.m. (1655 Chase Ave., 45223) and the Pleasant Ridge grand opening will be held at 1:00 p.m. (5915 Ridge Ave., 45213

5/17/13
You or Someone You Know Looking for a Summer Job?
You or Someone You Know Looking for a Summer Job?

 Become a CRC Lifeguard. CRC will hire 47 additional lifeguards to staff the pools for the summer. CRC hires more than 225 lifeguards for the summer season.

5/15/13
Cincinnati Art Ambassador Fellowships
Cincinnati Art Ambassador Fellowships

Come see local artists present/perform their work today at a FREE performance: Clifton Cultural Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., artists present at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments provided, families welcome.

5/6/13
CRC Seniors are Showing Their Stuff
CRC Seniors are Showing Their Stuff

The 2013 Southwest Ohio Senior Olympics are in full swing. Events are being held through May 24.

5/6/13
CRC After-School Camp Hosts Walk-a-thon
CRC After-School Camp Hosts Walk-a-thon

Pleasant Ridge’s CAMP CRC After-School Day Camp is hosting a Walk-a-thon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Friday, May 10 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Day Camp kids will walk in the hopes of raising $1,200 for the hospital.

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