Recreation is a key component of economic development for a community. Business owners and employees look at the recreational opportunities that exist in a community as a key part of making decisions to move into the community. Recreation is an important part of the foundation for quality of life acitivies.
Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation teamed up with the community to receive hotel-motel tax as a result of a community vote in 1998. MCRF uses these funds along with grants, donations and fundraiser events to support the facilitation of recreation for the community.