Parks & Recreation Functions

Administrative

• The Administrative function of the department oversees the overall operation of the department, development of facilities, budgeting and scheduling of unsupervised facilities.

Operations

• The Program function is responsible for comprehensive programs and scheduling of services at recreation parks and centers and at swimming pools. It also provides for special populations and senior citizens. The Sports & Activities function is responsible for comprehensive programs in team athletics and tennis.

Business

• The Business function is responsible for the day to day operations of the rentals for all buildings, shelters, openspace, ballfields and downtown parks for the department. The Cemetery function handles the sale of lots and burials at the City's three cemeteries: Rose Hill, Evergreen and Fort Hill.

Grounds and Facilities

• The Parks Services & Grounds staff maintains public areas. The staff is also responsible for the upkeep of the City’s trees.