Matthew Gammill - Parks and Recreation Manager
1700 NW 9th Avenue, Suite C
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Office: (863) 763-6950
Fax: (863) 763-0662


Staff:

  • John Kemp - Sports Complex Supervisor 
  • Terra Scurry - Program Specialist
  • Bernardo Cornejo - Program Specialist
  • Miriam Bernal - Administrative Assistant

Mission Statement:

The basic function of the Parks & Recreation System is to provide daily, year round recreational opportunities to all citizens of the community.  It entails utilizing both indoor and outdoor areas, spaces and facilities for programmed and spontaneous activities.  

 NOTE:

Youth Sports Registration:

All program registrations are now online!  Submissions will be tracked by date and time for all registrations received and Parks and Recreation will maintain a wait list if necessary.  Please call 863-763-6095 with any questions about the registration process. (Note: Payment and birth certificate need to be on file before your child can be assigned to a team or enrolled in a program.)

  • Go to: https://okeeparksandrec.recdesk.com/Community/Home
  • Click: Login and “Create New Account” where you can set up an account as the head of your household (please use the parents information)
  • Once your account is created select “Add Household Member” to add your child/children to your account.
  • Select “Programs”
  • Select “Register Now” under the specific program
  • Select your child’s name under “Member” (If your child’s name is not visible please go back and “Add Household Member” on your profile page.
  • Select “Registration Only” under Fee Type
  • Click “Save”
  • On the next page select “Add New Registration” if you have another child to add or “Go To Checkout”
  • Select “I Accept Waiver”
  • Select “Complete Form” to finish the registration process.  THIS MUST BE DONE TO ENSURE REGISTRATION.
  • Select “I Have Completed All Forms”
  • Click “Continue”

Once you have registered your child you will receive an invoice by email. You can follow a payment link to pay online with a credit or debit card or come to the Parks and Recreation office to make your payment by cash or check.