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Christmas Valley Park and Recreation District was established in 1963.  It is a special taxing district that is funded by a small Lake County taxing district in Christmas Valley, Oregon.  The Board of Directors are elected by the taxing district and are mandated to preserve and maintain the assets that make up the Christmas Valley Park and Recreation District for the benefit of the community and the general public.  The Recreation District is comprised of:  Baert Lake, a 9 Hole Golf Course, Rodeo Grounds, Community Hall, Airport, and a Multipurpose Field.

Christmas Valley Park and Recreation also publishes a bi-monthly periodical called the Desert Whispers.