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The American Recreation Association (ARA) began as a club for U.S. missionaries in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They comprised the majority of U.S. citizens working in Bangladesh at the time. Later on, the U.S. Department of State gladly helped transform the ARA into a facility for use by U.S. Government employees in Bangladesh and by other American citizens. While non-U.S. Government personnel donated the pool and the tennis courts, the U.S. Government leased the main building. Currently, the U.S. Government owns part of the ARA compound and leases on a long-term basis the remainder.

Some extremely profitable years enabled the ARA to grow, add buildings, and expand its services to an even larger U.S. community. The ARA suffered during the Gulf War when many members were away and demonstrators damaged the facilities. It also had several lean years when membership and profits were low. Through donations from members and U.S. Government support, the facilities were fixed and the ARA survived the lean years. Although members' dues and revenues from the ARA's numerous facilities are the principal source of funds for improvements to the buildings and grounds, the U.S. Government has also financed many additions.

 
         
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