{"id":286013,"date":"2026-09-14T21:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/286013\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T21:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:26:12","slug":"city-provides-extended-hours-at-rec-centers-for-student-and-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/286013\/","title":{"rendered":"City Provides Extended Hours at Rec Centers for Student and Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published on September 14, 2026<\/p>\n


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City Provides Extended Hours at Rec Centers for Student and Families on PPS Days Off<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh, PA \u2013 As part of Mayor Corey O\u2019Connor\u2019s commitment to supporting children, youth, and families, City of Pittsburgh recreation centers will extend their hours on days when Pittsburgh Public Schools are closed or have early dismissal. The extended hours will help bridge the gap in care coverage free of charge for families.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want every family to choose Pittsburgh first and our recreation centers provide incredible services and programming for our youth,\u201d said Mayor O\u2019Connor. \u201cIt\u2019s important that our local families have free options for where kids can go on their days off school to play, discover and explore. Thank you to our CitiParks Office of Youth and Families and our recreation centers for extending this service.\u201d<\/p>\n

The extended hours are free of charge for Pittsburgh students and families. The centers will open at 8:00 AM on full day closures and 11:30 AM on early dismissal days. Registration is required and opens on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Parents or guardians can register at the recreation center where their child or children will attend and they may select multiple eligible dates during this school year, including:<\/p>\n

Early Dismissal Days \u2013 Recreation centers open at 11:30 AM\u00a0<\/p>\n

School Closure Days \u2013 Recreation centers open at 8:00 AM\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n


\nOctober 12 (High Schools & 6-12 schools)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n


\nOctober 16 (Elementary, Middle & K-8 schools)\u00a0 <\/p>\n


\nNovember 3 (Election Day)* <\/p>\n


\nDecember 28, 29, 30, 31\u00a0 <\/p>\n


\nMarch 22, 23, 24, 25, 26\u00a0 <\/p>\n

*Some recreation centers will not offer care on election days as they serve as polling locations. Centers that will be open on these days are Ammon, Ormsby, Jefferson and Magee.<\/p>\n

Snacks will be provided in the afternoon on early dismissal days while lunch and snacks will be provided on full days.<\/p>\n

Special programming and partner visits on these days will be posted on CitiParks\u2019 social media. Follow them on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and X<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information about Recreation Center locations please visit: https:\/\/www.pittsburghpa.gov\/Recreation-Events\/Park-Facilities\/Recreation-Centers<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Molly Onufer

\nPress Secretary

\nmolly.onufer@pittsburghpa.gov<\/p>\n

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