Spiritwood Area Recreation, Culture, and Sports Inc. (SARCS) is a non-profit organization administered by a Recreation Director, hired by the Town of Spiritwood, with the guidance of a volunteer board of directors. They employ one, full time Facility Manager, as well as numerous part time staff throughout the seasons. Through creating partnerships and positive working relationships, SARCS facilitates the development of sport, culture, and recreation programs and services to residents of Spiritwood and surround area. Thus enhances the economic value and quality of life available to the people within the community. Partners to SARCS include but are not limited to user groups, the Town of Spiritwood, the RM of Spiritwood, and Northern Lakes Economic Development Corporation. Many of the user groups fall under the design of SARCS but exist as their own entity.

Parks and recreation have three values that make them essential services to communities: Economic Value, Health and Environmental Benefits, and Social Importance.