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Recreation report: revenues down 8% for quarter but aquatic programs, events and customer ratings strong

5923233 · May 16, 2025
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City staff reported second-quarter recreation revenues of $730,274 (an 8% decline from the same quarter), stronger event and miscellaneous revenue, increased swim lesson participation, and local planning for multiple 2025 events including Gateway to the Globe; staff warned a planned pool repair will exceed administrative thresholds and go to city

City recreation staff told the Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Board that second-quarter revenue totaled $730,274, down 8% from the same quarter last year, but that event and miscellaneous revenue rose roughly 30%.

The board heard performance details across the department: summer program enrollment and orientation were underway, and staff said 202 children signed up for upcoming summer programming. The recreation center’s Google rating was highlighted at 4.7 — above neighboring cities’ averages — and staff…

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