The Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all Manitowoc's residents and visitors. This is accomplished by providing and promoting well maintained parks / facilities and public open spaces as well as offering a variety of lifelong recreational opportunities and special events for people of all ages.

Department Profile
The Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Department consists of three divisions:

• The Parks Division:
  • Maintains over 680 acres of parks and facilities, boulevards, and waysides
  • Operates the Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Serves as Manitowoc's Forestry Division
• The Recreation Division:
  • Organizes, plans, and develops a diversified program of recreation activities for all ages
  • Operates and maintains the Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center 
• The Senior Center Division:
  • Plans, organizes, and supervises all activities for the Senior Center