Department of Parks and Recreation
Mission The Department of Parks and Recreation serves to enrich the lives of city residents and visitors through a wide array of programs and events that contribute to a safe and welcoming city where all residents thrive.
2027 Proposed
$7.9M
vs 2026 Budget
+5.4%
$405K
Staff (FTE)
58
FTE Change
+2
Budget Trend
Top Expenditures
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $5.5M
51101 - Regular $3.5M
51103 - Part-Time $1.8M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $1.4M
52101 - Health Insurance $733K
56 - SUPPLIES $583K
Top Positions by Budget
| Title | FTE | 2027 Budget | 2026 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary, Part-Time, and Seasonal Allowances | - | $1.8M | $1.6M |
| Recreation Leader 1 | 19 | $872K | $847K |
| Community Center Director | 10 | $574K | $557K |
| Recreation Leader, Part-Time | - | $514K | $484K |
| Senior Lifeguard | - | $312K | $303K |
| First Year Lifeguard | - | $249K | $242K |
| Program Coordinator, Special Events | 3 | $172K | $167K |
| Supervisor, CitiSports | 2 | $157K | - |
Position Changes
Eliminated Positions (-3)
Press Officer 1 FTE · $62K
Program Supervisor, Food Systems 1 FTE · $76K
Food Justice Fund Coordinator 1 FTE · $54K
Shifted In (3)
Program Coordinator, Afterschool Program from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Program Coordinator, Citisports from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Supervisor, CitiSports from Stop the Violence Trust Fund