page_title: New Orleans Recreation Department
section_title: Programs and facilities
hierarchical_section_title: New Orleans Recreation Department / Programs and facilities
caption_attribution_description: English: Wesley Barrow Stadium (New Orleans, LA)
context_page_description: The New Orleans Recreation Department is the department of the local government of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana USA, that operates and maintains recreational facilities for the people of the city. It is commonly known by the acronym NORD.
  Formed in 1946, NORD was among the first of its kind in the United States. It won accolades early in its history, being considered progressive by the standards of the mid-twentieth century.
  As of 2010, the New Orleans Recreation Department Commission provides administrative oversight for NORD. In 2017, NORD was accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association. Although its activities emphasize sports, they are not limited to sports and include activities such as music, theater and dance.
context_section_description: Although NORD emphasizes programs for children, it provides programs for people of all ages. As of 2017, NORD operated 15 swimming pools and 12 community centers. In addition to sports, NORD provides music instruction, exercise programs, youth summer camps, art classes, programs for professional development, and homework help for school-age children.
  Programs include ones for people with special needs. NORD has programs specifically designed to encourage participation of girls and young women in sports.
  Representative NORD facilities include, among others:
  Joe W. Brown Park, including Victory Field
  A.L. Davis Park (formerly known as Shakespeare Park)
  Rosenwald Recreation Center
  Sanchez Multi-Service Center
  Stallings Playground
  Wesley Barrow Stadium
caption: Wesley Barrow Stadium. Its sign shows the NORD logo.
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