Richland County Recreation Commission

Richland County Recreation Commission is a county government office in Columbia, SC. The organization provides parks, open spaces, recreation programs, and various facilities to the community. Their offerings include seasonal activities such as the Quick Start Garden Series, Rec2Go Summer Pop-Up events, and summer pool parties. The commission serves the residents of Richland County with a mission focused on enriching lives and connecting communities through diverse recreational opportunities.

The commission was established following an act of the SC legislature in 1960, which led to the creation of the Rural Recreation Commission in 1961. Originally governed by a five-member commission appointed by the Governor, the district was designed to encompass the territory of Richland County outside the Columbia city limits. The organization operates with a commitment to improving quality of life and believes that accessible recreational spaces help create healthy communities, attract business, and increase property values.

The business maintains thorough, well-documented information available online, making it easy for residents to stay informed about facility updates, such as pool closures or changes to afterschool programs, and to track upcoming events via their recreation calendar.

The Richland County Recreation Commission remains dedicated to providing essential recreational programming and public spaces for the people of Columbia and the surrounding county.

Services:

• Community Events
• Facility Rentals
• Parks Management
• Recreational Programs
• Youth Athletics