City/Town Discount

The Recreation Partnership (RP) began in 1995, when ten municipalities and the County made up this unique alliance; it is one of the largest in the state. The Ithaca Youth Bureau is the program provider. The Tompkins County Youth Services Department gives planning and financial coordination. The contributions of the county and the participating municipalities help keep programs affordable and accessible. You are a member of the RP if you live in one of the following municipalities: City of Ithaca, Village of Lansing, Towns of Caroline, Danby, Dryden, Enfield, Groton, Ithaca, Newfield, Ulysses (including students who attend Trumansburg Schools). As an RP member you receive a discounted program fee. These programs will have the same price for Rec Partnership as for the City and Town of Ithaca in Community Pass.

Recreation Partnerships Communities and 2025 Reps:
Tompkins County Legislature: Randy Brown
Tompkins County Legislature: Travis Brooks
City of Ithaca: David Shapiro
City of Ithaca: Patrick Kuehl
Town of Caroline:  Vacant
Town of Danby: Marnie Kirchgessner
Town of Dryden: Marty Conger
Town of Enfield: Cassandra Hinkle
Town of Groton: Crystal Young
Town of Ithaca: Eric Levine, Vice ​Chair
Town of Ithaca: Pam Bleiwas, Chair
Town of Ulyssess: Mary Bouchard
Village of Lansing: Carolyn Greenwald
Town of Newfield: Mike Jordan

Some of our recreation programs are not supported by the Recreation Partnership. Tight budgets have at times decreased the number of programs that the Recreation Partnership is able to support. While the Youth Bureau will still offer these programs there will not be a "Discount" to RP members. These programs are supported by the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca including Cayuga Heights (CH). You will see a higher rate for all non-City and/or Town of Ithaca (incl CH) residents.

In 2025, these City / Town Fee Discounts include:
Daily Admission (rink and pool)
Cass Park Season Passes 
Cass Park's Learn to Skate & Swim classes
Pavilion and Boat Rack Rentals @ Cass & Stewart Parks