Established in 1986 by the Summit County Board of Commissioners, the district manages roughly 170 miles of trails, over 2300 acres of open space and four parks.

Basin Recreation owns and operates the Fieldhouse, an 87,000 square foot athletic center.

The building features an indoor turf field, a multipurpose gymnasium, a weight room, an outdoor splash pad, and more.

[9] In 2023, Basin Recreation updated the original Willow Creek playground with a more recent design that featured inclusive elements.

[11] Basin Recreation operates and maintains 170 miles of trails, including the Trailside Bike Park.