Columbus IN Parks and Recreation Department
Brady Buckley, M.S., CYSA, currently serves as the Associate Director of Sports and Sports Program Manager at the Columbus IN Parks and Recreation Department, where responsibilities include overseeing sports programs, travel tournaments, and managing budgets for the Ice Arena and Golf Courses since April 2021. Additionally, Brady holds positions as a Southern District Board Representative for the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association and a member of the Grant Committee for Indiana Sports Corp. Previous experience includes roles as Athletic Supervisor at Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation and Interim Golf Course Supervisor during the COVID-19 pandemic, where responsibilities ranged from coordinating athletic programs to budgeting and inventory management. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Recreation & Sports Administration from Western Kentucky University and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching from Murray State University.
Columbus IN Parks and Recreation Department
Founded in 1947, the City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Department provides the highest quality park and recreation services for the citizens of Columbus. We are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of 23 parks, nearly 1,000 acres of park land and maintain 23 miles of People Trails. In addition to the many open space parks and sports complexes, the Parks Department also operates and maintains a variety of facilities throughout the City of Columbus.