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

Regional Asset District - Parks and Recreation Trust Fund

Section 51 · Pages 272–274 · 6 tables · includes narrative

2027 Proposed
$2,852,995
vs 2026 Budget
+90,549(3.3%)
Positions (FTE)
17
Content
6 tables· 3 pg

Key changes

  • Budget increases 3.3% ($91K), led by $99K more in Recreational Services
  • Staffing unchanged at 17 FTE
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Page 272

Department: Department of Parks and Recreation

Authorizing Resolution: 49 of 2005, as amended by 833 of 2017 Description: Trust fund holds revenue received from the Allegheny County Regional Asset District Revenues: Any and all monies granted from the Allegheny County Regional Asset District to the City of Pittsburgh's Regional Parks Expenditures: Any and all expenses relating to the six Regional Parks: Frick Park, Hays Woods Park, Highland Park, Emerald View Park, Riverview Park, and Schenley Park

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Projected Beginning Balance $2,547,911
financial Page 1, Table 1 (p. 273 in full PDF)

Shows planned spending by budget category.

Subclass Detail2026 Budget2027 BudgetIncrease/ (Decrease)% Change
Revenues
41 - TAX REVENUE2,758,3582,852,99594,6373.4%
41701 - Act 77 - Tax Relief2,758,3582,852,99594,637
Revenues Total2,758,3582,852,99594,6373.4%
Expenditures
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES1,897,5101,954,46656,9563.0%
51101 - Regular1,065,5721,097,47631,904
51103 - Part-Time830,438855,74025,302
51201 - Longevity1,5001,250(250)
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS389,236425,49236,2569.3%
52101 - Health Insurance223,618254,83031,212
52111 - Other Insurance/Benefits20,45821,145687
52201 - Social Security145,160149,5174,357
53 - PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES133,500182,16848,66836.5%
53301 - Workforce Training6,0006,000—
53701 - Repairs17,50017,500—
53901 - Professional Services50,000—(50,000)
53907 - Recreational Services60,000158,66898,668
54 - PROPERTY SERVICES25,20025,200——%
54201 - Maintenance7,0007,000—
54305 - Building - Systems1,0001,000—
54501 - Land & Buildings2,2002,200—
54513 - Machinery & Equipment15,00015,000—
55 - OTHER SERVICES2,0002,000——%
55701 - Machinery & Equipment2,0002,000—
56 - SUPPLIES205,000248,66943,66921.3%
56101 - Office Supplies5,0005,000—
56151 - Operational Supplies185,000228,66943,669
56401 - Materials15,00015,000—
57 - PROPERTY110,00015,000(95,000)(86.4)%
57501 - Machinery & Equipment15,00015,000—
57531 - Vehicles95,000—(95,000)
Expenditures Total2,762,4462,852,99590,5493.3%
Net Total(4,088)—4,088
Projected Ending Balance $2,547,911
Page 274

Position Summary

personnel Page 2, Table 0 (p. 274 in full PDF)

Lists authorized positions with FTE counts and pay grades.

Title2026 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2026 Budget2027 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2027 Budget
RAD Program Manager125G1286,008125G1288,587
Program Supervisor222G12152,589222G12157,165
Skating Rink Supervisor122G1276,294122G1278,582
Skating Rink Operator118G1264,542118G1266,477
Senior Park Ranger1.8818G12121,3401.8818G12124,976
Program Coordinator, RAD155,7021255,702157,3661257,366
Program Coordinator, Special Events155,7021255,702157,3661257,366
Skating Rink Leader152,3541252,354153,9341253,934
Park Ranger*5.655,70212311,9335.657,36612321,252
Recreation Leader244,5541289,107245,8851291,770
Total Full-Time Permanent Positions17.481,065,57117.481,097,475
personnel Page 2, Table 1 (p. 274 in full PDF)

Lists authorized positions with FTE counts and pay grades.

Title2026 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2026 Budget2027 FTERate/ GradeHours/ Months2027 Budget
Temporary, Part-Time, and Seasonal Allowances
Regional Manager—22.951,20027,540—23.641,20028,366
Headguard—20.762,40049,824—21.382,40051,318
Assistant Headguard—19.142,35245,017—19.712,35246,367
Senior Lifeguard—18.578,473157,344—19.138,473162,063
First Year Lifeguard—18.007,682138,276—18.547,682142,424
Park Ranger, Part-Time—16.883,06251,703—17.393,06253,237
Rink Attendant, Part-Time—16.8812,533211,557—17.3912,533217,903
Rink Attendant, Seasonal—16.883,76263,503—17.393,76265,407
Recreation Leader, Part-Time—16.3980013,112—17.3980013,912
Pool Aide—15.754,32168,056—16.224,32170,097
Rink Zamboni Driver—7.516004,506—7.746004,641
—830,438—855,735
Total Full-Time Permanent Positions17.481,065,57117.481,097,475
Temporary, Part-Time, and Seasonal Allowances—830,438—855,735
Total Full-Time Positions & Net Salaries17.481,896,00917.481,953,210
allocation Page 2, Table 2 (p. 274 in full PDF)

Shows how funds are distributed across programs or uses.

2027 AllocationsParks and Recreation General FundPublic Safety Administration General FundMellon Park Trust FundParks RAD Trust Fund
Senior Park Ranger—%12%—%88%
Park Ranger—%—%40%60%