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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
KELLER SPORTS PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION (100-630-63)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Sports Park Maintenance division of the Parks and Recreation Department provides funding for the operations and
maintenance costs of the Keller Sports Park. Funding for the construction and development of the Sports Park has been paid
from the Keller Development Corporations ½ cent sales tax.

The management of the youth sports leagues and equestrian activities is provided by the Keller Youth Association, the Keller
Soccer Association, Keller Horse Owner's Association and the Keller Saddle Club respectively. The associations prepare the
fields for play and the division manages the general maintenance of the facilities. The Sports Park currently includes 4 youth
baseball fields, 3 youth softball fields, 1 adult softball field, 2 football/t-ball fields, 6 soccer pads, a multi-use arena, a warm-up
arena, trail, 2 playgrounds, pavilion, fishing pier and four concession/restroom buildings. Additionally, the City owns the property
on the south end of the park where the Keller Youth Association operates and maintains three youth baseball fields.
Blue Sky Sports Center, a public/private indoor soccer complex, opened in November 2005 at Keller Sports Park. The City and
Blue Sky Sports Center entered into a long term ground lease agreement to accommodate the indoor soccer enterprise. Blue
Sky manages the indoor soccer facility operations.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION GOALS:
1. Enhance recreational and competitive opportunities for both youth and adults through the provision of professionally managed
quality sports turf, arena, park grounds and facilities.
2. Provide children a safe place to play and develop healthy lifestyles through the provision of properly maintained fields for sports
leagues and camps.
3. Boost economic prosperity by enhancing/maintaining real estate values; stimulating recreational equipment sales; and
attracting businesses and tourism through the daily inspection, cleaning and repairing of all Keller Sports Park areas.
4. Provide individuals a safe place to engage in equestrian related activities through the provision of a properly maintained multi-
use arena, warm-up arena and equestrian trails.
5. Provide recreational and competitive facilities for individuals to engage in league and tournament play through the
management of a field and facility reservation system.
6. Enhance recreational and competitive opportunities for both youth and adults while also generating additional revenues
through the management of a successful ground lease agreement with Blue Sky Sports Center.
7. Protect the City’s investment in vehicles and equipment and keep repair cost minimal through a quality in-house preventative
maintenance program.
8. Continue to attract individuals and businesses to the area through the provision of quality customer care in the delivery of
services.
9. Continue administering a non-resident fee for all league activities including a $30 per player per season fee with a cap of $90
per family per season.

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