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GENERAL FUND

DEPARTMENT: RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIVISION / ACTIVITY: PARKS FUND 01-075
LOCATION: HOURS OF OPERATION:
7901 Indian Springs Road Monday – Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Watauga, Texas 76148
Phone Number: 817-514-5890
MISSION / PROGRAMS / SERVICES:
To provide a commitment to excellence in leisure opportunities, giving government support by
enhancing the quality, safety and diversity for the citizens of Watauga’s way of life and to preserve
them for future generations.
x Maintain quality athletic fields for 220 youth and adult teams
x Maintain ten park properties totaling 119 acres
x Assist Recreation Division with six annual special events
x Provide assistance to other City Departments as needed

FY2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS / ACHIEVEMENTS:

x Installation of playground shade structure at Hillview Park
x Installation of playground shade structure at Virgil Anthony Sr. Park
x Expansion of vegetation and wildflower areas at Capp Smith Park
x Completion of paving and sidewalk repairs at Foster Village Park
x Completion of lower lake wall repair at Capp Smith Park
x Installation of site amenities at Capp Smith Park
x Installation of solar trail lighting system at Capp Smith Park
x Installation of splash pad at Capp Smith Park
x Installation of electronic message board at Capp Smith Park
x Re-grading and drainage improvements for fields 1,2,4,5 at Foster Village Park
x Continuation of outsourced mowing services and the resulting operating budget savings

FY2020-2021 GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:

x Replacement of equipment pole barn at Park Maintenance Facility
x Construction of bulk material bins at Park Maintenance Facility
x Expansion of wildflower areas at Capp Smith Park
x Installation of solar trail lighting at BISD Park
x Replacement of site amenities at Hillview and BISD Park
x Expansion of outsourced mowing services

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:

Reduction in city revenues and the impact on level of services provided by the Parks Department

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