Page 466 - Hurst FY19 Approved Budget

COMMUNITY SERVICES
217 HALF-CENT COMMUNITY SERVICES FUND
0773 RECREATION

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the City of Hurst is to provide responsive services and
effective programs to ensure that Hurst remains a vibrant community.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Recreation Division is responsible for the planning, promotion, implantation,
and evaluation of a wide variety of leisure programs, activities, events, and services
for youth and adults in the Hurst community. These programs and activities include
Recreation Center operations, tennis Center operations, Brookside Center operations,
an extensive recreation and classroom program, youth and adult athletic programs,
various community-wide special events, and public reservations for various parks and
recreational facilities.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Recreation Center Attendance was 270,356.
• Held 1st Hurst Fall Festival in the Bellaire area.
• Unveiled plan for future “Pop-Up” events throughout the year.
• Replacement of all Cardio Room equipment.
• Continued popularity of classroom program with almost 6,000 participants.
• Classroom Program operated at 90% capacity.
• Adult Softball Program Operated at 86% Capacity.
• Hosted two Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) State Basketball
Tournaments.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

• Continuing to increase and improve delivery of quality recreational activities
and programming to the public.
• Bidding on several Texas Amateur Athletic Federation State Athletic
Tournaments.
• Continuing Annual Fitness Center Equipment Replacement Program.
• Renovating the Tennis Center Administration Building.

449