Parks and Leisure Services is committed to improving the quality of life of all Sierra Vista residents by providing a wide variety of recreational, cultural, educational, and entertainment activities.

- John W. Startt, III

Message from the Director

Welcome! To the Parks and Leisure Section of the City of Sierra Vista web site.

We’re glad you’re here. I would personally like to invite you to come visit us. Parks and Leisure programs offer a wide variety of entertainment, educational, athletic, and health-promoting activities for all ages. Whether it is learning a new hobby, polishing your skills, or learning a new language, you'll find all the tried and true programs you've enjoyed for years, as well as many new and exciting offerings.

I invite you to take a look around at what we have to offer and discover the advantages of taking part in a class, trip, league, concert, or family activity.

Be sure to register early for those programs that catch your eye. We want to be sure your program runs as advertised. Program fees pay for the staff and instructors, so those classes not reaching enrollment minimums are subject to being cancelled.

Here’s wishing you both good health and a good time!

- John W. Startt, III

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Administrative Staff

Director
John W. Startt, III - John.Startt@SierraVistaAZ.gov

Parks Services Superintendent
Steve Szymeczek - Steve.Szymeczek@SierraVistaAZ.gov

Leisure Services Superintendent
Lee A. Elaban - Lee.Elaban@SierraVistaAZ.gov

Aquatics
vacant, Supervisor
Stephanie Benson, Aquatics Coordinator - Stephanie.Benson@SierraVistaAZ.gov
vacant, Head Lifeguard

Cultural & Leisure
Megan Sneary, Supervisor - Megan.Sneary@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Karen Lamy, Instruction Coordinator - Karen.Lamy@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Christina Swan, Active Adult Coordinator - Chris.Swan@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Nancy Krieski, Museum Curator - Nancy.Krieski@SierraVistaAZ.gov

Sports & Special Events
Laura Dolak, Supervisor - Laura.Dolak@SierraVistaAZ.govv
Jack King, Sports Coordinator - Jack.King@SierraVistaAZ.gov

Therapeutic Recreation
Kenneth James, Supervisor - Ken.James@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Georgeann Celani, Kid’s W.O.R.L.D. Coordinator - Georgeann.Celani@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Marita Curry, “T-RecS” Coordinator - Marita.Curry@SierraVistaAZ.gov

Business Services
Harry G. Berzes, Administrator - Harry.Berzes@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Ruth C. Roush, Coordinator - Ruth.Roush@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Barry “Bazza” Midgorden, Graphics (part-time) - Barry.Midgorden@SierraVistaAZ.gov

Employee Service
Gloria Colby, Administrative Assistant - Gloria.Colby@SierraVistaAZ.gov
vacant, Warehouse Coordinator

Customer Service OYCC
Rose Marie Cardoza, Administrative Secretary
Eileen Stephany, Representative - Eileen.Stephany@SierraVistaAZ.gov

Customer Service EBC
Yvette Matthias, Administrative Secretary - Yvette.Matthias@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Candace Brookes, Representative - Candace.Brookes@SierraVistaAZ.gov

Customer Service COVE
Donna Hewitt, Administrative Secretary - Donna.Hewitt@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Lea Coleman, Representative - Lea.Coleman@SierraVistaAZ.gov
Dianne Aucoin, Representative (part-time)
Priscilla Cooke, Representative (part-time)