Just in time for the holiday shuffle, Plymouth Parks and Recreation offers a digital twist to gift-giving with the launch of its online gift card purchasing option. Residents can now avoid the wintry trek to a physical location by snagging a piece of the city's recreational offerings from the comfort of their own cozy homes.

The process is simple: users can to quickly select their desired gift card value online or via the shiny new Plymouth Parks and Recreation App, and then have it digitally zipped over via email. The Parks and Rec techies have streamlined the virtual experience – seemingly understanding that the last thing you need is another holiday hurdle.

According to the announcement by Plymouth Parks and Recreation, the e-gift cards are as versatile as they are digital, redeemable for an array of activities and rentals. You can book the K.U.B.E. indoor playground at the Plymouth Community Center, polish your triple axel with skating lessons at the Plymouth Ice Center, or secure a slot for the next riveting program or summer camp.

For those who still feel the pull of person-to-person contact, purchasing a gift card in the physical realm remains an option – just swing by the Plymouth Community Center, the Plymouth Ice Center, or the Plymouth City Hall. Or, if you're strapped for time, a simple call to 763-509-5200 will allow you to easily purchase and mail a gift card without having to brave the December chill.

The city's aim is evidently to cast a wider net this holiday season, encouraging folks to gift experiences, not just objects. For additional information or questions, Plymouth Parks and Recreation encourages reaching out at [email protected] or the previously mentioned phone contact. It's a modern twist on the gift card game – and one that stirs up visions of residents embracing local recreation rather than yet another sweater or gadget.