The Recreation Department plans, organizes and promotes recreational functions. It is responsible for recreation programs, grants & consultations, all facility scheduling, facility planning and operations, administrative functions, fund raising, volunteer recruitment & management, special events & leadership development.

The Recreation Facilities available in Altona are the Altona Aquatic Centre, Millennium Exhibition Centre, Altona Park with ball diamonds, picnic shelters, outdoor stage, tennis and volleyball courts, campgrounds and trails, the Buffalo Creek Nature Park, and other smaller parks in Altona, as well as six other ball diamonds within the town.