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Walking and biking on the road

Walk + Bike Sumter Master Plan Survey Open

The plan will recommend improvements for the long-term vision of connecting the area with a network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities

Take the Survey
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Summer Basketball Camps

June 6-10, 2022. Boys & Girls, 3-12 grades.

Download Application
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First Serve Program

a scholarship program designed to provide an opportunity for children between the ages of 5-18 to experience tennis.

Learn more...
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Youth Employment Applications Available

  • Youth Corps: Kids Ages 14 and 15 are hired to work in various departments of the City.
  • Youth Co-Op: Kids Ages 16 and above and in High School are hired by local businesses.
For more info...
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Recycling Update

Effective immediately, starting Friday, January 14, 2022, the City of Sumter sanitation crews will not be sorting recycling at the curb. Until further notice, please bag your recycling items and place them in the same container as your regular trash.

More info on Sanitation Services
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Community Clean-Up Days

Next date... June 18, 2022. Click below to learn more about how you can make a difference in Sumter and volunteer today!

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Upcoming Events

  • Thu May 19

    National Police Week Golf Tournament

    Sign up today for the 2022 National Police Week Golf Tournament...

    9:00 am
  • Thu May 19

    Adult Tennis - Adult Basics

    9:00 am to 10:30 am
  • Thu May 19

    Adult Quick Start I or II

    9:00 am to 10:30 am
  • Thu May 19

    Youth Tennis Clinic - DROP SHOTS

    3:30 pm to 4:15 pm
  • Thu May 19

    Youth Tennis Clinic - SLAMMERS

    4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
  • Thu May 19

    Youth Tennis - ACES

    4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Thu May 19

    Junior Youth - High Performance

    5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
  • Thu May 19

    Youth Tennis Clinic - CHALLENGERS

    5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • Thu May 19

    Adult Tennis - Adult Basics

    6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Fri May 20

    Watercolor Workshop

    6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Sat May 21

    Adult Tennis - League Training

    8:00 am to 10:00 am
  • Sat May 21

    Heart Association Heart Walk

    8:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Sat May 21

    Junior Youth Tennis - HIGH PERFORMANCE

    9:00 am to 10:30 am
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