Hamtramck Recreation Department

Announcements & News

Hamtramck Public Schools Recreation Millage Renewal

VOTE TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026

Recreation Programs: Highlights

SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM: 8-9 weeks, 2-site locations, full-day, weekly field trips, daily lunch, average 70-100 kids register each summer, hire 8-12 Hamtramck teens Residents: $25 per child

YOUTH ENROLLMENT (PAST 6 MONTHS): Karate: 131 (winter, spring & summer), Soccer: 62 (spring & summer), Dance: 24 (spring & summer), Swim Lessons: 50 (winter & spring) Residents: $19 average per 4‑6 week session

COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITY (PAST 3 MONTHS): Check-Ins: Check-Ins - 109 weight room ($3), 226 sauna ($2), 639 drop-in basketball & cricket ($5), Check-ins do not include membership holders’ visits, 51 Memberships Sold ($10-$100)

SENIORS (AGES 55+): 3 free fitness classes weekly, annual free Spring Breakfast, field trips, free social events (Ice Cream Social, Senior Appreciation)

FREE EVENTS: Trunk or Treat, Fall Harvest, Movie In The Park, Inflate-A-Thon, Family Fun fair, Snow Fest, Back To School Carnival, Pumpkin Plunge

OTHER OFFERINGS: Small court rental ($5/2 hours), daily group fitness, $5/class, facility rentals (parks and Community Center), adult sports league, youth open gym and open swim

No program is priced for profit. Residents pay a nominal commitment fee. Uniforms, sports equipment, instructor compensation, league fees, or transportation, are not factored into the resident’s price. Instructors/Coaches are paid $30 - $60 per hour (industry standard)

Utilities & Facility Support

COMMUNITY CENTER: Electricity, gas, water, building security and custodians, weight room and fitness equipment maintenance and repair

PULASKI & PLAYFAIR PARK, JACOB BASKETBALL COURTS: Splash Pad testing, county permits, chlorine, repairs and maintenance, lawn equipment, recreation vehicle maintenance, security, playground equipment maintenance and repair, park upgrades and capital improvements, surveillance cameras

SWIMMING POOL: Chlorine, chemical testing, inspections, lifeguards, lifeguard certifications, swim lesson supplies, cleaning and warming equipment

Staff Responsibilities: 4 Full-Time Employees

DIRECTOR: Manage school board-approved budget, hire & supervise part, full, and seasonal staff, liaison to local boards, city officials, district’s contracted vendors, and the community, management of community center and pool operations, stay abreast industry’s best practices

COORDINATOR: Plan and coordinate programs and special event logistics, design and distribute marketing materials, manage recreation’s social media pages, website, and recreation software, supervise part-time staff, lead senior and family trips

ADMIN ASSISTANT: Payroll, facility rentals, recordkeeping, manage inventory & supplies, invoice processing, bookkeeping

GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE: Maintain lawns, mulch, restrooms, and trash collection at Pulaski Park, playfield field, and outside community center, assess playground equipment for hazardous conditions, upkeep of Pulaski Park and Playfair Field and perform minor repairs, prepare parks for private and community events

Other Positions:

3 Community Center Desk Attendants (Part-Time) - Works Year-Round: answers phone, knowledgeable of department’s offering, registers customers, and collect funds

Seasonal & Contracted Staff: Instructors, coaches, summer camp staff, summer maintenance, lifeguards

Your Millage Dollars Document

Full refund will be given if a program is cancelled by the department. You must collect your funds or use it as a credit within two weeks of being notified.
Refunds may be issued up until the start of the second class day, minus a $5 processing fee, which can be used as a credit to enroll in another program if used the day refund is given.
Refunds for field trips will only be given two (2) weeks prior to scheduled trip date minus a $5 processing fee

If trip date is on the weekend, refund can be requested no later than the Friday before the two (2) week mark. Funds paid towards a field trip will not be applied as an account credit if you miss or cannot attend the trip. NO EXCEPTIONS

Refunds will not be issued after the start of the second day of the any given program.
Refunds are not given if class is cancelled due to weather, school closings, or scheduling conflicts. The department will do its best to offer make-up classes.