Two Rivers Activity Center (TRAC) is a community recreation center for all ages designed to support health and wellness in Jamestown North Dakota. TRAC is owned and operated by Jamestown Parks and Recreation District.
Our cause is to make the community the best place to live and play by providing resources, programs and opportunities that promote health and well-being. Our work focuses on health and wellness programming, recreational and leisure activities, and youth development.
Community We are all in this together.
Quality We provide an exceptional experience.
Integrity We act with high ethical standards.
Inspiration We believe in what we do to make a difference.
Activities, programs, and services offered at TRAC include:
The community began to discuss the need for additional recreation space in February of 2008. At that time, Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent, Robert Toso, convened a group of individuals and organizations that shared a desire to work together towards the reality of a community recreation center. Over the course of several meetings the Two Rivers Activity Center Board was created. The founding organizations were Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Parks and Recreation, James River Family YMCA, Jamestown Tennis Association, and Jamestown Gymnastics Club. In addition to representatives from these organizations, community members filled three at-large board positions. This board met for several years to assess the community need, interest in moving forward, and to develop a business plan. In late 2014 and early 2015 the board determined that the time was appropriate to move forward with a referendum to secure a 1% city sales tax for the construction, operation and maintenance of Two Rivers Activity Center.
Boya Quichocho is originally from Port Orchard, WA. He also lived on the island of Guam for a few years to take care of his aging grandparents. He grew up actively involved in sports, especially baseball. We are excited to welcome him to the TRAC team as our Wellness Programs Supervisor. Boya moved from Port Orchard, WA to Jamestown to play baseball for Jamestown College while earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Fitness Administration. He has always been interested in athletics and has formerly worked as the UJ Baseball Coach and Speed Enhancement Facility Director from 2007-2018. When asked why Boya wanted to work at TRAC he says “TRAC is a wonderful facility and has a great team of employees who care about making a difference in our community. I really feel this opportunity allows me growth with my career and a chance to make a big impact on our Jamestown Community.”
Favorite Food: Anything – I love to eat
Favorite Book: The Outsiders
Would you rather have a giraffe neck or crocodile tail? “Giraffe neck”
TRAC Facility Manager
Boya Quichocho
Heather was born and raised in the beautiful state of Washington. She received her undergrad at University of Jamestown (Go Jimmies), has since then earned a BA, Masters and is currently pursuing her Doctorate! Heather joined TRAC as a Lifeguard and has worked her way up to the Aquatics Coordinator and now the Aquatics Supervisor. She loves the positive and fun atmosphere as well as the values TRAC strives to uphold. In her free time she is enjoys coaching the Blue Jays JV Soccer teams.
Favorite Food: Fruit, Nachos and Coffee
Favorite Super Heros: The ’99 Soccer team 🙂
Would you rather have a giraffe neck or crocodile tale? Crocodile tail! A tail would help me swim faster and improve my balance when on deck!
Aquatics Supervisor
Heather Castle
Sara Jason is the Guest Services Supervisor at TRAC. She grew up in the small town of Peculiar, Missouri. After high school she moved to Kansas City and attended Metropolitan Community College. Fun fact about Sara she was a competitive dancer growing up! She trained in ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary. When asked why she wanted to work at TRAC she states “Living in a small town when I was younger and now living in a small town again as an adult, the one thing I really appreciate is the sense of community. There are folks all around this town that look out for their neighbors and friends and genuinely want the best for them. At TRAC, I continue to see this trend between staff, members, and guests. I have truly enjoyed being part of a community that cares for one another, and many of them have made TRAC their home recreational facility.”
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Would you rather be a tiny elephant or a giant hamster? Can you imagine how cute a tiny elephant would be? I definitely would have to be a tiny elephant.
Guest Services Supervisor
Sara Jason
Matt Opsahl, our Facility Maintenance Supervisor, is originally from Jamestown ND. He attended Alexandria Technical College, A.A.S. and received a degree in Law Enforcement. From there he worked for years as a Fire Fighter and Fire Inspection Officer. Matt is an animal lover, he started a dog rescue that specializes in northern breeds called Niko’s House Husky Rescue. He provides animal transports for dogs and cats that need a ride to rescues/shelters or to their forever home. He has been employed at TRAC since we opened in 2017 and has just moved into the Supervisor role. Matt is excited to be a part of TRAC and see how the facility grows and changes in the future.
Favorite Book: Neither Wolf nor Dog
Favorite Movie: Smokey and the Bandit
Would you rather be a tiny elephant or a giant hamster? Giant hamster
Facility Maintenance Supervisor
Matt Opsahl
Tammy Mewes is originally from Miller, SD and is the On TRAC Learning Center Supervisor. She attended cosmetology school after completing high school and pursued being a beautician until her second child was born. She always had an interest in child care and decided to go back to school to gain a degree in Early Child Development. She joined the task force to develop an afterschool program in her community and worked as a Head Start teacher in SD until her family relocated to Jamestown in 2007. She has been working in child care ever since! When Tammy first read TRAC’s mission statement she knew this was an opportunity she wanted to be a part of. She wants to help build confident youth and bring excellence in education and leadership to our community. Tammy has been following the progress of TRAC from the beginning and has enjoyed watching as this dream becomes a reality. She feels blessed to be a small part of this amazing opportunity for our community.
Favorite Super Hero: Captain America
Favorite Book: Too many good books to name just one
Would you rather be a tiny elephant or giant hamster? “Tiny Elephant”
On TRAC Learning Center Supervisor
Tammy Mewes