Perry’s new Parks and Recreation Director has been on the job for a few weeks now and despite having to hire a new recreation coordinator, he says things are going well thus far.

“Each city kind of runs a little bit different, a little different dynamics so there’ s a little bit of a learning curve there but for the most part I’m just trying to hit the ground running.  We’ve got some good things going on, we’ve got some good staff in place and they’ve been there for quite some time so they have a history of what’s going on so I’m learning from them and trying to implement a few new things but not shake things up too much” says Director Jeff Lamoureux, who took over the position late last month.

He says he sees a lot of positive things here in Perry, with a lot of room for growth.

“I think there’s a lot of potential here in Perry as far as recreation goes.  We’ve got a great facility with the McCreary Community Center, a great asset to the community there with a lot of potential with programming and getting more people involved with recreation, leisure and fitness” adds Lamoureux.

There are several fall programs now accepting registrations including youth flag football, cheerleading and volleyball, along with men’s basketball and women’s and co-ed volleyball.

For more information or to register, stop by the McCreary Community Building or call 465-5621.