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GENERAL FUND

DEPARTMENT: PARKS RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DIVISION / ACTIVITY: PARKS FUND 01-075
LOCATION: HOURS OF OPERATION:
5633 Linda Dr. Monday – Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Watauga, Texas 76148
Phone Number: 817-514-5829
MISSION / PROGRAMS / SERVICES:
The Mission of the Watauga Parks Department is to provide our citizens with an outstanding outdoor
experience. We are focused on the quality and safety of our parks which serves to enhance the quality
of life for all visitors.
• The Parks Department is responsible for the grounds maintenance of all city buildings and
parks which total over 120 acres.
• The Parks Department manages and maintains all aspects such as:
▪ Mowing, Landscape, and Lake Maintenance Contracts
▪ Restroom Cleaning and Trash Removal
▪ Playground Inspections and Repairs
▪ Irrigation System Repair and Water Usage
▪ Landscape and Irrigation Installations
▪ Herbicide Spraying
▪ Park Building and Amenities Repairs
▪ Special Events

FY2020-2021 HIGHLIGHTS / ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Completion of the Solar Powered Trail Lighting system replacement at Capp Smith Park
• Completion of splash pad at Capp Smith Park
• Completion of sidewalk and erosion repairs at the Skate Park
• Completion of LCD message board installation at Capp Smith Park
• Completion of regrading and drainage improvements for field #5 at Foster Village Park
• Completion of bulk material bin installation at the Parks Maintenance Facility
• Expansion of wildflower areas at Capp Smith Park
• Replacement of site amenities at Hillview Park and Virgil R. Anthony Sr. Park
• Continuation and expansion of outsourced mowing services and the resulting operating budget
savings

FY2021-2022 GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:

• Replacement of equipment pole barn at Park Maintenance Facility
• Construction of walking trail, bridge, picnic pads, and playground at Yampa Trail
• Expansion of wildflower areas at Capp Smith Park
• Maintain current level of service with a further reduction in staff
• Replacement of additional site amenities at various locations

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:
Increased usage of city parks continues to be an operational trend observed by staff since the onset of
COVID-19
Increases in goods and services are unfavorable to funding for operations and will likely result in a
decreased level of service without adjustments

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