105 N Peak St
PO Box 308
Columbus NC 28722
8:30-5:00 Monday-Friday

(828) 894-8199
(828) 894-2646 (pool)

The Polk County Parks and Recreation Department has collaborated with the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg to run most of our programming, including youth and adult sports, aquatics, and summer day camp. For more information or to register for these programs, please visit the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg's website.


We are now hiring a permanent director and a part-time recreation assistant! For a full job description and application, please visit the Job Openings page.

Click HERE for the Gym Schedule: Call ahead to check availability during Open Gym Times

Click here to join our E-Mail list!

E-Mail: recreation@polknc.org

E-Mail: lbaird@polknc.org

Letoya Twitty, Youth and Family Programs Director
E-Mail: ltwitty@spartanburgymca.org

We have a small wish list for the Recreation Department, if anyone would like to donate:
~outside group game equipment
~crafting supplies
~exercise equipment
~field guides
~outdoor education equipment: magnifying glasses, etc.

Any questions, please lbaird@polknc.org. Thank you for your continued support!

 
To provide and maintain optimum recreational opportunities for all of the citizens of Polk County through its parks, facilities and programs. Facilities include Stearns Gym, Gibson Park and pool in Columbus, Searcy Park and Recreation Complex in Mill Spring.

Inspecting the students' garden at Sunny View Elementary, 2019