Community & Recreation

The vision of the Parks & Recreation Department is to be a recognized leader in providing parks, facilities, and programs that increase wellness and enrich life experiences within our community. Our mission? To promote healthy and socially rewarding activities through the preservation of cultural resources and the provision of diverse high-quality parks and natural spaces.

The Department is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies for excellence in operation and service through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Accreditation provides quality assurance and quality improvement by providing agencies with a management system of best practices. CAPRA is the only national accreditation of park and recreation agencies and is a valuable measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management, and service to the community. To learn more about our agency accreditation, visit the NRPA website.

The City of North Port offers more than 400 acres of parkland, 3 recreational facilities, numerous programs and special events, more than 80 miles of freshwater canals, 1 state park, and access to Charlotte Harbor from the Myakka River. There are hundreds of opportunities to get involved and enjoy the benefits of a city focused on enriching the life experiences of its residents.

• 2023 Annual Impact Report(PDF, 20MB)
• Register for a Class/Activity Online or Reserve a Pavilion

City of North Port Parks & Recreation Department Master Plan

The purpose of the City of North Port Parks & Recreation Master Plan is to provide the City of North Port Parks & Recreation Division with future direction regarding the City's parks, facilities, programs, and activities. The master plan identifies and organizes how specific objectives will be met and achieved. 

We invite you to review the City of North Port Parks & Recreation Master Plan.(PDF, 12MB)