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Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Depar tment ser ves the cultural, educational, and recreational needs of the Colleyville
community by managing and maintaining the City ’s parks, recreation areas, open spaces, the Senior Center, and the
Recreation Center. The Parks Division consistently evaluates its ser vices and amenities to remain relevant and responsive
to the needs of Colleyville’s citizens. Special attention is given to creating unique and aesthetically pleasing spaces where
park patrons can connect with nature and the community. While the depar tment's primary focus is on park and athletic
{eld maintenance, the staff also under take various other tasks that protect public assets, beautify public spaces, and ful{ll
the desires of the community.

The Recreation Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Colleyville by offering a diverse array of programs for
all age groups, from preschoolers to seniors. The division manages the rental of park pavilions and athletic {elds, and it
fosters community spirit and civic pride by coordinating special events throughout the year. Additionally, the depar tment
operates both the Senior Center and the Recreation Center, providing spaces and programs that cater to the diverse
needs of the community.

Historical Expenditures and Proposed Budget
$6M

$5M

$ 4M

$3M

$2M

$1M

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FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026

Expenditures Actual Expenditures Budgeted

In the proposed budget year FY2026 , the Parks and Recreation depar tment's expenses increased signi{cantly to $5. 3
million, representing a 49.42 % rise from the previous year's budgeted amount of $3.6 million. This increase is due to the
capital projects in the CEDC budget with the largest por tion for improvements to the recreation center and voting center,
such as a splash pad, voting building improvements, etc .

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