JDCC Parks and Recreation District Youth Programs
John Day / Canyon City Parks and Recreation District, 845 NW Bridge St., John Day, OR 97845
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JDCC Parks and Recreation District Youth Programs offer activities such as flag football, volleyball, t-ball, basketball, cornhole, youth soccer, fishing, walking and running, skateboarding, splash pad play, tennis, pickleball, baseball, softball, use of playgrounds, and use of bike trails. The programs also include a free summer lunch program for children up to 18 years old. All amenities are free and open to the public, with optional reservations to guarantee space.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: General Board Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, beginning at 4:30 p.m., and are open to the public.
• Price: Summer at 7th Street Event: $0.00–$100.00. Youth Soccer: $0.00–$65.00. Effective December 2025, a $10 flat fee increase will be charged if signing up after registration ends.
The JDCC Parks and Recreation District manages 23 acres of park space and offers programming every season of the year, including flag football, volleyball, t-ball, basketball, and more. Youth programs include scholarships available on request. The district was established as a special district by the voters of John Day and Canyon City in 1989 to manage Gleason Pool and provide park services and recreation opportunities to residents within the District boundary, and it serves the greater John Day and Canyon City community.
The leadership team includes Co Executive Director of maintenance facilities and sports programming Colby Farrell, Co Executive Director of Office, Administration and special programming Ana DeVincentis, Head of Maintenance Preston Reitz, Maintenance Staff member Jason Ford, Board Chair and Budget Officer Jesse Schaefer, Vice Chair Renee Hollowell, and Board members Jessi Brunson and Gary Wilson. Colby joined JDCCPRD in spring 2021 with extensive experience in park operations and youth sports management. Ana’s expertise in project management has helped secure multiple grants from organizations such as the Portland Trailblazers, Ford Family Foundation, and Roundhouse Foundation, and she has been recognized with the Oregon Youth Leadership Award and featured by Travel Oregon in a video highlighting JDCCPRD at the 2025 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
JDCC Parks and Recreation District is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that allows organizations to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites, and any proceeds earned through these links support programs, facilities, and community services. The District’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the community by providing safe and well-maintained parks and offering recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
Last updated June 12, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: General Board Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, beginning at 4:30 p.m., and are open to the public.
• Price: Summer at 7th Street Event: $0.00–$100.00. Youth Soccer: $0.00–$65.00. Effective December 2025, a $10 flat fee increase will be charged if signing up after registration ends.
The JDCC Parks and Recreation District manages 23 acres of park space and offers programming every season of the year, including flag football, volleyball, t-ball, basketball, and more. Youth programs include scholarships available on request. The district was established as a special district by the voters of John Day and Canyon City in 1989 to manage Gleason Pool and provide park services and recreation opportunities to residents within the District boundary, and it serves the greater John Day and Canyon City community.
The leadership team includes Co Executive Director of maintenance facilities and sports programming Colby Farrell, Co Executive Director of Office, Administration and special programming Ana DeVincentis, Head of Maintenance Preston Reitz, Maintenance Staff member Jason Ford, Board Chair and Budget Officer Jesse Schaefer, Vice Chair Renee Hollowell, and Board members Jessi Brunson and Gary Wilson. Colby joined JDCCPRD in spring 2021 with extensive experience in park operations and youth sports management. Ana’s expertise in project management has helped secure multiple grants from organizations such as the Portland Trailblazers, Ford Family Foundation, and Roundhouse Foundation, and she has been recognized with the Oregon Youth Leadership Award and featured by Travel Oregon in a video highlighting JDCCPRD at the 2025 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
JDCC Parks and Recreation District is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that allows organizations to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites, and any proceeds earned through these links support programs, facilities, and community services. The District’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the community by providing safe and well-maintained parks and offering recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
Last updated June 12, 2026.
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