The department is also responsible for administering the subventions to the Hong Kong Life Saving Society.

The revenue of the department mainly comes from fees and charges for the admission to leisure and cultural activities and the hiring of facilities and from rents.

The department has contracted out the management of some of the sports centres to bring in commercial modes of operation.

Aiming at bringing quality services to the public, the department has won the grand award of The Ombudsman Awards 2002.

Staff of the Information and Public Relations Section receive training on production of Internet webpage.

Staff who invented the metal device for fixing swimming lanes demonstrates the usage of the device.

Using ozone sterilisation and brine systems in swimming pools is our environmental measure.

The new Luen Wo Hui Sports Centre provides a variety of facilities to the public.