MISSION STATEMENT

The basic principle of our program is to offer the most efficient and diversified recreation services to ensure all citizen’s equal opportunities as follows:

1. To improve the quality of life for each individual through recreation.
2. To provide and maintain recreational facilities for use by the general public.
3. To provide trained and qualified personnel for supervision and instruction in recreation programs and activities and facility maintenance.
4. Welcome public input into planning and evaluation of recreation program activities and facilities.
5. Provide the opportunity for all residents of the town to participate in recreation programs and activities and to fully utilize the facilities of the department.

HOURS

Monday, Wednesday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 6:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

BENSON PARKS & RECREATION
RECREATION CORNER

PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Benson Parks & Recreation now requires proof of residency for all our programs and rentals. A resident is defined as one who lives within the town limits of Benson or owns property or a business and pays taxes to the Town of Benson. Accepted proof is a valid driver’s license, a personal check, any type of bill, your vehicle registration or a tax notice.

Exercise Room / Game Room / Facility Use
Our exercise room and game room have been in operation for over two years now. We are proud to offer this service to the citizens of Benson and the surrounding communities. Anyone who wishes to do so has the opportunity to become a member and have use of the equipment for our shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and sand volleyball court. Membership also includes our indoor games, game equipment and exercise equipment. Our indoor games consist of billiards, foosball, table tennis, air hockey and shuffleboard. Our exercise equipment includes weights, treadmills, stationary bikes, stair climbers and multi-sport elliptic. We have everything you need to get started, so why not stop by the Benson Civic Center and see for yourself all that we have to offer. There is a registration process to become a member. You must be at least 16 years of age and have parental approval (16 and 17 years old) to be able to use the exercise equipment or go into the exercise room. Children ages 7-11 do not require a membership but are allowed use of the game room only and only if their parent, grandparent or legal guardian, who must be a registered member, accompanies them. Children ages 12 - 15 are required to have a membership and may use the game room only with supervision by a registered member at least 16 years of age. The initial enrollment fee for residents is $10.00 per person and $20.00 for a family. For non-residents, the initial enrollment fee is $15.00 per person and $30.00 for a family. The membership fee for residents is $40.00 per person or $80.00 for a family annually. The membership fee for non-residents is $80.00 per person or $160.00 for a family annually. Seniors age 55 and over receive a 50% discount on the registration fee but pay the same enrollment fee as listed above. Replacement of lost membership cards is $5.00 for everyone.

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