Administrative Information
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is a division of the City of Racine government. There are eleven appointed citizens serving the community as commissioners for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Board. The Board holds its regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. Residents are invited to attend and are welcome to make suggestions or comments. For further information and location, call (262) 636-9131.
The Racine Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department has parks totaling 1,100 plus acres. Five community centers and many other facilities are available providing a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
Board of Parks Recreation and Cultural Services*
| Chair Alderman Terry McCarthy |
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Joey LeGath |
| Vice Chair, Kristen Kaprelian |
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Ben Lehner |
| Pamala Handrow |
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Tom Rosholt |
| Keith Hemmig |
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Amy Schaal |
| Kiana Johnson |
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Alderwoman Krystyna Sarrazin |
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Vacant |
*Members may change each April
Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 2013 Director reports:
January February March April May June July
August September October November December
Administrative Staff
| Tom Molbeck, Director |
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Jason Mars, Recreation Supervisor II |
| (262)636-9131 |
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(262)636-9221 |
| 800 Center Street, Room 127 |
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Cesar Chavez Community Center |
| tom.molbeck@cityofracine.org |
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2221 Douglas Avenue |
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(262)636-9226 |
| Jena Kohlman, Executive Secretary |
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Humble Park Community Center |
| (262)636-9131 |
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2200 Blaine Avenue |
| 800 Center Street, Room 127 |
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jason.mars@cityofracine.org |
| jena.kohlman@cityofracine.org |
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James Wilson, Recreation Supervisor II |
| Mike Willis, Parks Superintendent |
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(262)636-9237 |
| (262)636-9131 |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center |
| 1420 Thirteenth Street |
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1134 Dr. M.L. King Drive |
| mike.willis@cityofracine.org |
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james.wilson@cityofracine.org |
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| Robert Rafel, Parks & Facilities Specialist |
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Jeanne Brenner, Recreation Supervisor I |
| (262)636-9131 |
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(262)636-9414 |
| 800 Center Street, Room 127 |
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Tyler Domer Community Center |
| robert.rafel@cityofracine.org |
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2301 Twelfth Street |
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jeanne.brenner@cityofracine.org |
| Matt Koepnick, Forester |
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| (262)636-9131 |
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Duncan Cortez, Recreation Program Coordinator II |
| 1420 Thirteenth Street |
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(262)636-9221 |
| matthew.koepnick@cityofracine.org |
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Cesar Chavez Community Center |
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2221 Douglas Avenue |
| Slade Smith, Labor Supervisor |
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duncan.cortez@cityofracine.org |
| (262)636-9131 |
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| 1420 Thirteenth Street |
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Renae Repta, Recreation Program Coordinator I |
| slade.smith@cityofracine.org |
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(262)636-9131 |
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800 Center Street, Room 127 |
| Steve Bedard, Cemetery Supervisor |
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renae.repta@cityofracine.org |
| (262)636-9188 |
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| 1147 West |
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Jenni Guarascio, Recreation Program Coordinator I |
| steve.bedard@cityofracine.org |
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(262)636-9131 |
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800 Center Street, Room 127 |
| Lesia Hill-Driver, Recreation Supervisor II |
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jenni.guarascio@cityofracine.org |
| (262)636-9235 |
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| Dr. John Bryant Community Center |
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| 601 - 21st Street |
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| lesia.hill@cityofracine.org |
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Central Office
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department
City Hall Annex,
800 Center Street, Room 127
Racine, WI 53403
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:55 p.m.
Open Lunch Hour
Monday - Friday
262-636-9131 - PHONE
262-636-9277 - FAX
Payment Information
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department accepts Master Card and Visa, cash and checks for all registrations, programs. Checks will not be accepted for ticket payments, only cash or Master and Visa Cards.
Activities & Sports Hotline
Dial 637-7678 for softball, volleyball and basketball cancellations. This is a twenty-four hour service with recorded information.
Cemeteries
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department operates and maintains two cemeteries within the City of Racine. The office for Mound and Graceland Cemeteries is located at 1147 West Blvd., 636-9188 or 619-2532. Historic tours of Mound Cemetery available by appointment May 1st through November 1st. Please contact steve.bedard@cityofracine.org or click here to view their website.