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Parks and Rec resumes operations at Farmers Branch historical park; staff outline summer events and venue plans
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff told the Farmers Branch historical board that operation of the historical park and venue has been moved back to Parks and Recreation, and outlined upcoming events, summer camps, volunteer support and a five-year board 'sunset' review.
Robert Diaz, the city’s Parks and Recreation director, told the Farmers Branch Historical Preservation and Restoration Board that management of the historical park and venue operations returned to the Parks and Recreation Department earlier this week. "I'm Robert Diaz. I'm the Parks and Rec director," he told the board, and said the change will simplify operations and coordination.
Why it matters: staff said bringing venue operations back under Parks and Rec should improve coordination of events, maintenance and bookings. The department also outlined several upcoming public programs and volunteer-supported fundraisers that rely on community participation and Friends of the Historical Park fundraising.
Events and programs: staff said a security board…
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