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Community

Services

Mission Statement

To enrich the lives of Watauga citizens through the responsible
administration of our resources with the goal of quality customer service, recreational opportunities, and
community interaction.

Department Overview

The Community Services Division’s vision is to enhance the quality of life, awareness of services, and the public
perception as it relates to our residents from a recreational and community services standpoint via the following
opportunities:
• Health and fitness programs for active adults (Seniors), adults, and youth
• Daily meals provided for active adults
• Youth and adult athletic programs
• Fine art programs
• Summer camps
• Special events
• Facility rentals

Highlights/Achievements for FY2025

• Successfully brought back Camp Watauga
• Successfully brought back our Watauga Preschool programs
• Increased the number of Community & Active Adult Center memberships
• Increased the number and quality of special events
• Increased the variety of classes and programs offered to meet the community’s needs
• Increased community awareness of additional and existing Community Services Division
offerings that add to citizens’ and visitors’ quality of life through Celebrate Our Parks events at
neighborhood parks

Goals/Objectives for FY2026

• Launch Recreation on Wheels (ROW) program in neighborhood parks
• Increase the community awareness of our Keep Watauga Beautiful program
• Replacement of the original gym floor at the Community Center
• Addition of window tinting at the Community Center to replace window fixtures and reduce energy
usage
• Maximize the City of Watauga’s brand exposure in the community though the linking of local
resources that are cost-efficient for residents

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