WRRC Mission Statement                                           

          The Warwick Regional Recreation Commission (WRRC)

          is an inter-governmental agency committed to providing

          information, knowledge, and enhancement of the parks and

          recreation opportunities for residents of the Warwick School

          District.

WRRC Priorities                                                           

        Develop

          relationships with an

          understanding of the

          histories and

          traditions of the

          various stakeholders.

          Establish

          standardization and

          centralization of year

          round schedules for

          fields and facilities.  The schedule should reflect both

          maintenance ad field/facility use.

Standardize rules, regulations, and inspections for the parks within all participating entities.


Solicit quotes for liability insurance on behalf of the recreation commission.


Establish a public relations program to better inform the public of recreation opportunities (including LRC).


Review options to expand recreation opportunities for all age groups, including the over 45 age group.


Secure funding for a new park in Elizabeth Township.


Oversee the Lititz/Ephrata Trail Feasibility study.


Secure funding to finish the fields at John Beck and Kissel Hill Elementary Schools.


Research funding options for the construction of the Lititz/Warwick Trailway.


Establish a capital plan and secure possible funding for the repair and maintenance of the Lititz Springs Pool.

What are the benefits? What's in it for the community?

Coordination of the many existing community recreation organizations and groups, most of which are volunteers. A recreation commission would improve communication among these important groups and help to identify ways to share resources and work together.
  
The opportunity to hire a parks and recreation professional for the region. This gives the region someone who:

Works with park area and recreation facility providers, both public and private, to ensure proper upkeep and care of facilities and adherence to safety standards

Writes grant applications

Oversees park area and recreation facility use and scheduling

Works with municipalities on expanding the greenway and trail network

Seeks funding for recreation and parks projects

Promotes all recreation opportunities

Assists youth sports organizations

Fosters public-private partnerships

Helps to enhance community special events

Recruits volunteers for park enhancement and clean-up projects and recreation programs

Assists municipalities with park acquisition and development projects

Finds ways to fill in the gaps in the recreation system and ways to eliminate duplication

Implements the recommendations of the Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan
    
School buildings and grounds open more often for community use. Improved access of these tax-supported facilities expands the number of parks and recreation areas available for the community.
  
More grant dollars for the region. Intergovernmental efforts rank higher during grant application reviews, and regional entities have more grant sources to apply to.
  
A central source of information about the recreation opportunities available for residents. A regional recreation commission operates as a clearinghouse, a "one-stop shop" for all recreation and parks information, to better promote what's being provided in the region.
  
Sharing indirect costs and administrative expenses. None of the municipalities has an adequate population to financially support a full-time recreation commission by themselves. By pooling funds together, municipalities save money and avoid duplication of services.