About the Oregon Trail Recreation District
The Oregon Trail Recreation District exists to provide direction and funds for the improvement of recreation facilities and provide programs for the area. The District was a dream of several citizens in Cassia County and was created by action of the County Commissioners, after voter approval on May 23, 2006. Order Forming The Oregon Trail Recreation District (opens a .pdf file).
Our Mission
The Oregon Trail Recreation District preserves the Burley, Idaho area livability by providing direction and funds to enhance and expand our community parks, trails and recreation programs and to provide access and opportunity for all.
The Oregon Trail Recreation District strives to provide quality recreation services and well maintained facilities that are well managed, sustainable, provide excellent customer service and meet the needs of Recreation District residents.
The OTRD Youth Sports Programs were created and exists to help children in the development of positive life skills, self-concepts and physical activity. Our mission is to provide safe, enjoyable recreation opportunities for all participants.
It is our mission to teach the basic skills and fundamentals of the sports, which young people need to be able to play in a safe and nurturing environment, where all children have the opportunity to play regardless of skill level.
It is our mission to ensure each child has a positive, rewarding experience while participating in the programs, and that each child will learn the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, honor, and integrity while sharing with their coaches and teammates the emotions of success and failure.
OTRD Youth Sports & Programs
OTRD supports and helps organizes 21 different youth sports programs in our community. Programs such as the following:
- Rec Volleyball: 18 teams in 2025.
- Volleyball Clinics: 25 kids in 2025.
- Competitive Volleyball: 6 Teams in 2025.
- Queens of the Court Volleyball: 4 teams.
- Futsal League: 34 teams in 2025.
- Futsal Clinics: 56 kids in 2025.
- Diamond Crushers (Travel Softball): 4 Teams in 2025.
- Green Sox (Travel Baseball): 5 teams in 2025.
- Rec Baseball/Softball/T-Ball: 62 teams in 2025.
- Pony League Baseball: 4 Teams in 2025.
- Youth Pickleball Clinic: 25 kids in 2024.
- Spring Football: 93 total kids in 2025.
- Flag Football: 14 teams in 2025.
- Burley Youth Tackle Football: 93 kids (3 teams) in 2025.
- Mini Cheerleading: 39 kids in 2025.
- Boys Basketball: 47 teams in 2025.
- Homeschool PE: 43 kids in 2025.
- Pickleball Club: 82 members in 2025.
- Morning Walking: 35-40 people in 2025.
Oregon Trail Recreation District Objectives/Strategies
- Maintain core of recreation programs and facilities.
- Nurture and sustain community partnerships in the delivery of programs.
- Seek alternative funding strategies and support for programs.
- Develop new recreation program offerings to meet changing needs of the community.
- Expand activities for families.
- Pursue an enhanced partnership with the School District to maximize use of facilities at elementary and Jr. High schools through joint development and use agreements that provide for amenity improvements in exchange for guaranteed use of space for community programs outside of school hours.
- Conduct periodic community interest and opinion surveys that help guide our long-range planning and development efforts.
You Can Make A Difference In Our Community!
- Volunteer your time, energy and expertise.
- Contribute materials, services or money to a project or scholarship fund.
- Recreation District members may apply for grant money to provide programs and facilities (contact a Board Member for details).