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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Parks and Recreation Department provides special events, programming, recreation, Senior Services, and maintains
open space for our residents and visitors.

DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES:
1. Create and maintain parks, trails, and natural areas in accordance with the individual master plans where quality of life is
protected and areas are carefully planned to provide a safe place to play, healthy lifestyles are encouraged, and economic
development is fostered.
2. Analyze and Prioritize citizens' needs, ideas and feedback related to parks and recreation by coordinating citizen boards,
including the Parks and Recreation Board, Keller Development Corporation, Keller Senior Advisory Board, Keller Town Center
Property Owner's Association, and special committees, task forces, civic groups, private businesses, foundations and
neighboring cities.
3. Showcase local businesses and organizations and provide citizens an economical means of recreation through the creation
and implementation of a variety of enriching programs and special events, along with a rewarding volunteer program and loyal
sponsorships to ensure sustainability.
4. Encourage healthy and active lifestyles for members of the Keller Senior Activities Center.
5. 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 TOCA and ME Development, and the administration of
a non-resident fee at the Keller Sports Park.

DEPARTMENT GOALS:
1. Complete Park Development projects as determined by City Council.
2. Continue meeting with key community stakeholders to analyze and meet community wants and needs.
3. Create free to low cost events that appeal to a large demographic, while also creating opportunities for revitalization of the
community through volunteer programs.
4. Offer a variety of programs, classes, education, and travel opportunities through the Keller Senior Activity Center.
5. Showcase the City's investment in the Keller Sports Park as a regional attraction and point of city pride.

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