About ÍTR (Íþrótta- og tómstundaráð Reykjavíkur)

The citizens of Reykjavík have many opportunities to be part of enjoyable recreational activities and all age groups should be able to find something to suit their tastes. ÍTR aims at informing citizens in a simple manner of such activities, whether they are operated by ÍTR or independent associations. A special emphasis is placed on presenting opportunities for children and young people in the city's neighbourhoods. The ÍTR website (itr.is) includes a presentation of the activities of a number of clubs and associations as well as ÍTR's own activities.

At the local neighbourhood level ÍTR offers various services involving the citizens’ time of leisure. These include recreation centres, leisure centres, after-school centres, swimming pools, sports halls, skate parks, astroturf and five-a-side football pitches. ÍTR’s other, less locally based activities include Hitt húsið, the Geothermal Beach, the Family Park and Zoo and the skiing slopes.

ÍTR is part of an extensive collaborative effort along with stakeholders in sports and youth activities, supporting associations and subsidizing the participation of children and young people in their activities by way of the Leisure Card.