This division manages the Class A professional baseball stadium, John Thurman Field, and operates the McHenry Mansion, McHenry Museum and the McClure Country Place.  This division also oversees the operation of the three municipal golf courses: 18-hole Creekside, 18-hole Dryden and 9-hole Muni. In partnership with the Del Rio Foundation, the city offers The First Tee program to local youth at our Muni golf course.

The division oversees operation of the Modesto Centre Plaza as an event space for community and convention activities as well as the rental process of Tenth Street Plaza, a venue for hosting events, as a means to attract visitors to the downtown area.

In addition, the division provides support services to local non-profit arts organizations and festivals through our Arts, Music and Promotions Financial Assistance Program.