Parks & Recreation

Overview & Responsibilities

The Parks & Recreation Department provides recreational, educational, and fitness programs for all ages, maintains the Municipal Pool, 45 acres of park land and green spaces, and landscapes City properties including right of ways. The Department also is responsible for organizing community special events, overseeing the Wallace Gardens community garden plots, maintaining City trees, and inspecting/replacing playground equipment.

The Parks and Recreation Department has staff includes the Director of Parks and Recreation, Department Secretary, Recreation Programmers, Parks Supervisor, Groundskeeper and Parks Maintenance Workers. The department also employs several part-time and seasonal positions for both recreation and parks maintenance.

Parks & Programs

• Parks - Rent a shelter house or view park improvement plans.
• Programs - View sporting opportunities for youth and adults.