Moneta Area Recreation Association

A non profit 501(c) 3 organization that is owned by the participants in the sports programs and is a part of the group of ten associations within the Bedford County Parks and Recreation Department. While the MARA is an association operating under the guidelines of Bedford County Parks, only about 20% of their funding comes from the county, and is used primarily to pay the umpires, mow and line the fields, provide some of the required sports equipment, trash collection, and bathroom supplies. The remaining 80% comes from the fees charged to participate and donations from the community. Fees cover uniforms, building costs, utilities, insurance, capital upgrades, as well as upkeep of the grounds and playground and other operational costs.