Recreation and Leisure Department

The Recreation and Leisure Department is committed to providing opportunities for all of those living, working and visiting in the Council area to enjoy quality leisure facilities and programmes. The Department also encourages the growth of community involvement and development. The City has a wide range of facilities on offer for leisure including:

• Leisure Centres - The Council provides and manages six leisure centres within the Derry City Council area. These include: Brooke Park, Templemore Sports Complex, City Swimming Baths, Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre, Brandywell Sports Centre and St. Columb's Park. It encourages participation in sporting and recreational activities.[more>]



• Visual Arts - The Council also has a Visual Arts facility, which supports the development of new work throughout the City.[more>]



• Performing Arts - The Council provides funding to support a range of performing arts initiatives.[more>]



• Heritage and Museums - The Council provides and manages five Museums and Heritage Centres within the Derry Area which include, The Tower Museum, The Harbour Museum, The Workhouse Museum, Amelia Earhart Centre and Foyle Valley Railway Museum. In addition it provides advice on matters of historical interest and will continue to develop the heritage product to include interpretative presentations on Emigration, Transport and recognition of the Walled City on a world platform.[more>]



• Community Development - The Council provides resources that develop and support programmes that empower the community and voluntary sector in the Derry City Council Area. These include programmes such as Sports Development, Community Relations, Women's Programme, Community Development and Arts in the community.[more>]
  


• Festivals and Events - The Council provides and promotes Festivals and special events each year. These include the St. Patrick's Day Festival, Halloween Festival ,Walled City Festival, City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival and sporting events of a national and international nature.[more>]



• Parks and Open Spaces - The Council provides and maintains a network of parks and open spaces throughout the Council area.[more>]

Standards to be expected

• The provision and management of leisure and sports facilities and a network of parks and open spaces within the Council area
• The organisation and encouragement of usage of cultural and heritage facilities in the area
• The provision of community sports and arts programmes
• The encouragement of self-sufficiency in local voluntary groups and the support of community effort by Grant Aid

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