The Sports and Recreation Department ensures all Hartford youth have the opportunity to engage in recreational activities. It will lead the coordination, planning, organization and direct operations of sports and fitness programs, arts, activities and services throughout the city to help residents discover, explore, and enjoy life through creative and challenging recreational choices that contribute to their physical, emotional, and social health. Our strategy is to collaborate and partner with community stakeholders that support families and promote and expand recreation opportunities throughout the city so that services and programs (especially those with a focus on exploration, skill building, and leadership) are accessible to all residents.