About Us
The Department of Recreation and Parks
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of White Plains Recreation and Parks Department is to enhance the quality of life by providing recreational opportunities through safe, well organized, and affordable programs and facilities. In addition the department aims to maintain a comprehensive network of parks, trails, and open spaces that promotes the mental, physical, and social well being of our residents.
Recreation & Parks Staff
Wayne Bass, Commissioner
Beth Bricker, Deputy Commissioner
Courtney Abrams Ellen Albers
Benjamin Becker Mary Carey
Vincent Celetti Robert DeMarco
Martha Guarin Helen Lamarche
Darren Valdes Sia Tofano
Timothy Zephyr
Community Partners
The following business and organizations contribute time, talent, resources and funds to enhance many of our events and programs. We are appreciative of their involvement in Recreation and Parks.
All New York Title Agency
Arts Westchester
Back Yard Sports
Burke Rehabilitation
Care of Trees
Danone North America
Famous Famiglia Pizza
Forme Medical Center & Urgent Care
MVP Basketball Camp
New York Presbyterian/Westchester Division
Orthodontic Specialist of White Plains
Peckham Industries
Petagine’s Auto Body
People’s United Bank
Rotary Club of White Plains
Stop & Shop
Teaches Hoops
The Old Guard of White Plains
Webster Bank
White Plains BID
White Plains Hospital
White Plains Public Library Foundation
White Plains Public Schools
White Plains YMCA
Whole Foods Market
YWCA of White Plains