Welcome to the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority website! We are pleased to offer access to information about our programs 24 hours, 7 days a week. We believe this service will provide a convenient option for learning more about the recreation opportunities in our community.
Questions? info@selcra.com
Patrick Gerace, Director
pgerace@selcra.com
Patrick Yelsik, Recreation Manager
pyelsik@selcra.com
Carly Rachwitz, Recreation Supervisor
crachwitz@selcra.com
Cheryl Royster, Administrative Supervisor
cheryl.royster@selcra.com
Our Mission SELCRA will promote healthy lifestyles by providing outstanding recreation, sports, and leisure programs for citizens of all ages. SELCRA aims to develop more park land and facilities for recreation activities and sports. Both quality facility improvements and additional recreational offerings are necessary with the growing population of individuals and families in the southeast Livingston County area.
SELCRA's Professional Affiliations
SELCRA has four professionally trained staff and one outstanding office manager who are responsible for the planning, implementation and administration of its programs. Our staff remains current in its recreation education and trends of the profession.
We believe trained and qualified staff is paramount to meeting this mission! Knowledge of age appropriate programming and facility development are key components. Click on the links below for more information about our professional affiliations.
History of SELCRA - For 25 years (1966-1991) recreation programs in the Brighton area were funded through Brighton Area Schools-Community Education. As the State began to reduce funding for Adult Education across Michigan, it became necessary to seek alternative funding sources for other Community Education programs, including recreation. In 1992, The City of Brighton, Brighton Township, Green Oak Township, Genoa Township and Brighton Area Schools joined together to create an Authority and the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority (SELCRA) was formed. In October of 2001, SELCRA incorporated under Act 321, Public Acts of Michigan, 2000. This act provides for the establishment of recreation authorities and outlines their powers and duties. In 2003 SELCRA became its own fiscal agent, operating independently from Brighton Area Schools. In 2004, SELCRA purchased its first land, the Meijer Skatepark. In 2005, SELCRA and Brighton Area Schools signed a Joint Use Agreement outlining the administrative relationship. In 2006 SELCRA’s Master Plan was approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Office Location & Information
Feel free to stop by our office at Brighton High School. We are located at the flag pole entrance. Upon entering the building, we are the first door on your right. We share office space with Brighton Community Education.
Phone: 810-299-4140
Weather Line: 810-299-4143 (after 4pm)
Fax: 810-299-4210
Address:
7878 Brighton Road
Brighton, MI 48116
Office hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.