The City invests in excess of a million dollars in recreation and parks annually and maintains a 90,000 square foot indoor facility, two public park sites and a 2.4 mile greenway system. In the last few years the City has developed and approved Sidewalk Master Plan, completed a Downtown/Market Street Study and Comprehensive Recreation Master Plan. In the last year, we have successfully been awarded over 2 million dollars for rebuilding a dam/reservoir and the restoration of the beautiful Ararat River.
Currently, the community supports various programs such as the "Biggest Loser", "Step-Up Mount Airy" Downtown Walking Initiative, Cooperative Extension Healthy Cooking Classes, Cooperative Extension Healthy Snacks for Kids Demonstrations, Mount Airy City Schools Summer Feeding Program, annual 5-K on the Greenway, Tour Des Gaps bicycle ride, weekly sports articles devoted to local physical activities, and the administration of all City Youth/Adult Leagues. The Mount Airy Parks and Recreation Department offers corporate discounts to employees of companies who affilitate with us and generate reports for those who may receive reimbursements or recognition for participation in physical fitness programs.