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Parks and Recreation

Department

FY 2019 Department Business Plan

Department Description

Parks and Recreation serve the cultural, educational, and recreational needs of the community
by managing and maintaining the City’s parks and open spaces. The Parks and Recreation
Department consistently and strategically evaluates the services and amenities that it
provides in an effort to stay relevant to the citizens of Colleyville. Department staff take
special care to provide unique and highly aesthetic places for Colleyville’s park patrons to get
connected and experience community in the outdoors. Department efforts are focused
primarily in the areas of park and athletic field maintenance, but Parks staff also perform a
myriad of other services throughout the City that serve to protect public assets, beautify
public spaces, and meet the needs and desires of our citizens.

The Recreation Department consistently strives to improve the quality of life in the City of
Colleyville. Recreation provides a variety of diverse programs for all ages, from preschoolers
to seniors. The department manages park pavilion and athletic field rentals of park facilities
throughout the City. In addition, the department promotes a sense of community and civic
pride to residents through the coordination of special events throughout the year.

The mission of Recreation is:

To build community and enrich lives through the provision of recreational, educational, and
cultural opportunities that encourage residents to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and have fun.

Core Services

To successfully accomplish the duties
of the Department, Parks and
Recreation is responsible for the
following core services:

1. Park and Facility Maintenance
2.1 Provide responsive, efficient city
services

3.4 Thoroughly plan for future capital
investments and associated costs

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