About Us

Mission

The mission of the Lowndes Recreation Department is to improve the lives of the people of Lowndes County by continually improving the variety and quality of the programs, services, and facilities we provide. This will be done by addressing the recreation, park, leisure, and cultural needs of the communities, people, and environment of the county, and will insure the right of all citizens to participate in, and to enjoy, recreation and leisure experiences.

CONTACT INFORMATION

560 Lehmberg Road
P.O. Box 1364
Columbus, Mississippi 39703
662.328.0885

RECREATION STAFF

Jennifer Claybrook- Recreation Director

Tom Velek-Deputy Director, Programs & Facilities Chief

Daniel Talley- Operations Coordinator & Event Management

Glenda Cummings- Administrative Assistant

Tony Stewart- Maintenance Supervisor

Sarah Havens-Maintenance Technician

Betty Sanders- Artesia Center Supervisor

Helen Harris- Plum Grove Center Supervisor

Pam Stallings- Crawford Center Supervisor

Sandra Smith-Basketball, After School, & Community Center Outreach-Crawford

Sylvester Harris-Concord Center Supervisor

Billy Craig- Anderson Grove, Charles Chambry (Steens) and New Hope

Janice Nelms- Caledonia Center

BOARD of SUPERVISORS & COUNTY OFFICIALS

District One- Matt Furnari

District Two- Trip Hairston- President

District Three- Andy Williamson

District Four- Jeff Smith- Vice President

District Five- Leroy Brooks

County Administrator- Jay Fisher

Chief Financial Officer- Lloyd Price

County Attorney- Tim Hudson

Chancery Clerk- Cindy Goode

County Engineer- Zach Foster

Road Manager-Tyrone Cunningham

LOWNDES COUNTY RECREATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For information about employment go to https://www.lowndescountyms.com/ select the Employment Tab (https://www.lowndescountyms.com/jobs.aspx).

RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES-Contact Tom Velek at tvelek@lowndescountyms.com

Adult Softball League: Registration ENDS on July 5 at 5:00 p.m.
https://lowndescountyrecreationdepartment.sportngin.com/register/form/700752592
https://lowndesrecreationdepartment.home.blog/adult-softball/
Tom Velek at tvelek@lowndesrecreationms.com

FACILITY RENTAL CONTACTS

Community Centers : Glenda Cummings at 662-328-0885
Athletic Facilities: Tom Velek at tvelek@lowndescountyms.com