Park and Rec Commission outlines work plan for Pleasanton's 2025-2027 budget cycle

The Parks and Recreation Commission of Pleasanton held a regular meeting on July 10, 2025, to discuss the upcoming work plan aligned with the city council's priorities for the next two fiscal years, 2025-26 and 2026-27. The meeting focused on ensuring that the commission's initiatives support the city's goals, particularly in areas of fiscal sustainability, community engagement, and infrastructure maintenance.

During the meeting, it was highlighted that the commission successfully completed its short-term work plan for the previous fiscal year, which included projects aimed at enhancing fiscal stability and leveraging volunteer efforts through the park ambassador program. A significant topic was the council's emphasis on long-term fiscal sustainability, which involves reducing reliance on one-time funding and prioritizing essential services over nonessential ones.

The commission discussed several strategic goals from the city's broader strategic plan, including the need for a long-term funding strategy for operations and maintenance of community facilities, identifying new revenue sources, and updating policies related to cost recovery for services. These goals are intended to ensure the reliability of city services and address significant infrastructure needs.

Potential work plan items for the upcoming budget cycle were presented, and the commission expressed interest in gathering feedback on additional items that should be included or removed from the plan. The meeting underscored the importance of community engagement and equity in evaluating service impacts, as well as the need to maintain and improve the city's core infrastructure.

As the commission prepares for the next two years, it aims to align its efforts with the city council's priorities, ensuring that the Parks and Recreation initiatives contribute effectively to the community's needs and aspirations.