Murphysboro Youth Recreation Center- MYRC

Murphysboro Youth Recreation Center- MYRC Our goals are to reduce negative behaviors in our community, including substance abuse and violence.

The mission of the Murphysboro Youth & Recreation Center (MYRC) is to provide a safe environment for youth and their families by building strong, healthy relationships that encourage and promote positive citizenship for our community. The center offers a wide variety of activities and new programs are continually added to reach out to other audiences. MYRC is also used by a number of community and school groups including:

Key Club
Jackson County 4-H
Girl Scouts
Builder’s Club
Immanuel Lutheran School
Pate Chapel Church

Our Goal is

To provide positive mentoring opportunities
To promote an environment for youth and their families that encourages community collaboration to reduce substance abuse and violence
To provide positive interpersonal relationships
To achieve a self-sufficient facility through grant opportunities, facility rental, fundraising events, and community donation

09/15/2026

WE NEED TRUNKS! 🚗🍬

MYRC is looking for volunteers to join our Trunk or Treat! Decorate your trunk, bring some candy, and help us make it a fun night for the kids!

👻 Businesses, organizations & individuals are welcome!
Want to join the fun? Please comment below or message us! 🎃🍭

Also looking for a couple of food trucks and a hotdog stand/food truck who would like to join!

October 31, 2026 at 5pm!

08/28/2026

Destined Rivals ETKs back in stock. also One Piece OP-17 boosters.
8/28
5 p.m. Friday Night Commander
5:30 Friday Night Magic Standard Showdown $5

08/07/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE! ⏰

Tomorrow is the FINAL DAY to purchase your Domino's Slice the Price Card and support the Murphysboro Youth Recreation Center (MYRC)! 🍕❤️

For just $20, you'll receive Buy One, Get One FREE Large Pizzas at Domino's for an entire year while helping us provide youth activities, meals, and community programs.
Every card purchased makes a difference. If you've been thinking about supporting us, now is the time!

💙 Thank you to everyone who has already purchased and shared our fundraiser. We truly appreciate your support!

08/05/2026
Our MYRC Back to School Event was a wonderful success, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing individuals and ...
08/05/2026

Our MYRC Back to School Event was a wonderful success, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing individuals and organizations who showed up for our youth and families!

A huge THANK YOU to:
Community Health & Emergency Services - CHESI
Elizabeth Davis – Child & Family Connections #24
Mary Kay Campbell – Murphysboro Pelzer’s Tropical Sno
Sarah Morber – FIRE & ICE- Shaved Ice and Snacks
Lisa Chamness – Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living
Jessica Flick – Jackson County Health Department - Illinois
Samantha Sullivan – JCHD
Amy Tripp – DCFS
Patty Davis – SIU-C Head Start
Daffney Glasco – SIU-C Head Start
Jacob Heilig & Noah Heilig – Murphysboro High School Key Club
Jahi McClendon – Barber
Gee Bradley - Next Round Life Champs NFP
Lexy – Lexy’s Art Room
Karsen & Karter
Anthony & Tenisha Fobbs - Sunset Vibez
Scott Thorne & Castle Perilous Games & Books – for providing comics and Pokémon cards for our youth!

Whether you donated, provided a service, shared resources, or simply gave your time, we appreciate you! ❤️

Our theme, “It Takes a Village,” truly came to life because of each of you. Thank you for helping MYRC make this event special for our children and families! 🎒📚✏️
We appreciate our village! 💙 — MYRC

07/29/2026

🎉 Physical Fun Fair at Harrisburg Community Health! 🎉
Bring the kids for their physical exam and enjoy a day of family fun!
FREE Backpack with every physical 🎒
FREE Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks 🌭
July 29, 2026 / 9 AM–3 PM
Walk-ins Welcome!

Harrisburg Community Health
618-253-8450

We can't wait to see you there! 💙

Address

1818 Walnut Street
Murphysboro, IL
62966

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8:30am - 1pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 1pm
Thursday 8:30am - 1pm
Friday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+16186848243

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