This is the Mayor’s proposed 2027 budget, pending City Council adoption (expected in December). Figures may change before the budget is adopted.

Department of Parks and Recreation

Mission The Department of Parks and Recreation serves to enrich the lives of city residents and visitors through a wide array of programs and events that contribute to a safe and welcoming city where all residents thrive.

2027 Proposed
$7.9M
vs 2026 Budget
+5.4%
$405K
Staff (FTE)
58
FTE Change
+2

Budget Trend

Top Expenditures

51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $5.5M
51101 - Regular $3.5M
51103 - Part-Time $1.8M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $1.4M
52101 - Health Insurance $733K
56 - SUPPLIES $583K

Top Positions by Budget

Title FTE 2027 Budget 2026 Budget
Temporary, Part-Time, and Seasonal Allowances - $1.8M $1.6M
Recreation Leader 1 19 $872K $847K
Community Center Director 10 $574K $557K
Recreation Leader, Part-Time - $514K $484K
Senior Lifeguard - $312K $303K
First Year Lifeguard - $249K $242K
Program Coordinator, Special Events 3 $172K $167K
Supervisor, CitiSports 2 $157K -

Position Changes

Eliminated Positions (-3)

Press Officer 1 FTE · $62K
Program Supervisor, Food Systems 1 FTE · $76K
Food Justice Fund Coordinator 1 FTE · $54K

Shifted In (3)

Program Coordinator, Afterschool Program from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Program Coordinator, Citisports from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Supervisor, CitiSports from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
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