Recreation and Leisure Time

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office will provide Recreation for all inmates who are physically able and those that desire exercise and whose stay will exceed 120 hours. At no time will the inmates be permitted to gamble or make wagers on these games, nor will the inmates be allowed to take the games to their cells or the recreation yards. The table games will be used on the day room tables only. Recreation is defined as follow:

• Leisure time activities to include television viewing and table games (e.g. cards, checkers, dominos, etc) shall be provided.
• Large muscle group exercise will be provided via Recreation Areas.
• Staff will ensure that equal access to recreation is provided to all non-restricted inmates.
• Recreation will be available each day and must be a minimum of 5 hours per week.