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Departmental Goals

Parks
Organizational Excellence
Continued drive for efficiency and excellence within the Parks Division.
Transformation and Redevelopment
Upgrading Park lighting, construction of new shade structures at Generation Park, Stormie Jones Park and
Harris Ryals Park.
Construction of a new pickle ball and tennis court complex with bathroom facilities. Funded by a matching
grant thru Texas Park and Wildlife Department.
Quality of Life
Continue to make improvements to all parks with the installation of lighting, turf management and additional
park amenities. Bringing people and families to Bedford.

Recreation / Seniors / Cultural Arts
Organizational Excellence
Invest in staff training to assist staff in providing excellent levels of customer service to the citizens of
Bedford.
Apply for multiple industry awards to showcase the commitment to excellence held by the Bedford Parks
and Recreation Department.

Quality of Life
Continue to provide low cost, community-engaging special events throughout the year.
Maintain the management and sport specific agreements that bring an anticipated 120k of revenue
annually.
Challenging staff to develop new programming that furthers the Mission and Vision of the Department.
Effectively maintain a partnership with The Bedford Center YMCA to provide excellent programming and
community engagement for all citizens of Bedford.
Increase senior citizen program offerings to engage the higher percentage of seniors that reside in the City
of Bedford.

Facilities Maintenance
Organizational Excellence
Provide outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers by responding to all service
requests in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
Participate in and support safety training where appropriate.
Quality of Life
Ensure all facilities are neat, clean, and maintained to the highest standards possible.
Review departmental customer surveys and respond to the concerns of the community.

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