
Our vision is to be the region's top outdoor recreation provider, fostering a passionate community that loves nature. We strive to inspire all ages to enjoy and care for our outdoor spaces.
Make a Splash! Summer Swim Lessons for Kids
Swim safe, have fun, build confidence! Join our summer swim lessons designed for all ages and skill levels. Focused on water safety and fun!
Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Bellmont High School Pool June 2-June 25.
Registration opens May 13
Cost is $40.00
Parents, there is lap swimming offered at the same time! So grab your suit and get some exercise while your child learns to swim.
$3.00 or 1 pool coupon per time.
(No pre-registration required).
We are excited to resume our very popular aquatics exercise and lap swim programs at BHS Pool! Click below for more information and schedules.

Adams County Service Complex- Gymnastics Room
New sessions coming in Fall 2026
TBD in fall
Open format practice. Supervisors/instructors will be there to help if they are asked. No formal class structure. Come and go as you please. Co-Ed. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Local Parks & Trails
Decatur-Adams County Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to enhance leisure lifestyles and quality of life, through program development, leisure services, beautification projects, educational services and park maintenance. The department supports all efforts towards quality leisure services and thrives on the challenges set forth to meet the interests and needs of all citizens.
Join us at Decatur-Adams County Parks & Recreation for a variety of community events throughout the year. From outdoor movie nights to seasonal festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy and participate in.

FEES, CHARGES & CLASS TIME DISCLAIMER
Fees and charges set in this website are subject to approval by the activity’s correlating Park Board (City or County). Class times and/or dates are subject to change at any time. Decatur-Adams County Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel activities due to lack of registration.
REFUND POLICY *
All refunds are subject to Park Board approval at the next Park Board Meeting. City and County Park Boards meet the second Monday of each month. Refund checks are sent out approximately 7-10 days if approved. Refunds in the form of a credit may be instead applied to your account in place of a refund check*.
No refunds will be given after the second class meeting or for any programs or events with one class meeting only. The Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel any registration for any participant that does not meet the required age or grade level specified for a program.
*Credit Card processing fees ($2 per transaction) are non refundable
*Program T-shirt costs (if applicable) are non-refundable ($10 per T-shirt)
PHOTO/VIDEO MAGE USE CONSENT AND RELEASE
Participation in or attendance at programs or events sponsored by the Decatur-Adams County Parks and Recreation Department constitutes the voluntary consent of the participant or attendee to be photographed, filmed or videotaped by a department representative. and the reproduction and use of all such photographs, digital images, films and likenesses for publicity purposes in publications, brochures, advertisements, promotional and marketing materials and all other media venues.