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CITY OF HURST

HALF-CENT COMMUNITY 0772 PARKS
SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

MISSION STATEMENT

The Parks Division is dedicated to providing Hurst citizens with superior parks and
recreational facilities through modern and conscientious design and development, and
safe maintenance and operational programs.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Parks Division is responsible for the planning, maintenance and operation of all parkland,
park facilities and infrastructure, municipal aquatic centers, athletic complexes, grounds at city
facilities, well sites, medians, and right-of-ways.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Projects delayed indefinitely due to COVID-19.
 Installed decorative fencing and entryway at Post Oak-Parker Cemetery.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

 Continue to compensate for the negative impact of COVID-19 by reducing services and
indefinitely delay most park and facility capital improvement projects.
 Begin animal shelter landscape and dog park development.
 Implement Maintenance Management Software.
 Re-absorption of Highway 10, Phase 3 medians into maintenance cycle.
 Continue playground maintenance and renovation program.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Council Priorities:

☒Public Safety ☒Innovation
☐Economic Vitality ☐Redevelopment
☒Infrastructure ☒Leadership

Goals:
• Effective programming of space to proactively provide safe areas to meet the cultural,
educational, historical, and health and wellness of citizens.

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