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Boulder Parks & Recreation faces 5% city‑wide cut target, hiring freeze and project delays as staff prepare 2026 options
Summary
Parks budget staff told the advisory board a city directive to cut about 5% in expenses means roughly $2 million for Parks & Recreation, and the department is preparing multiple reduction scenarios and deferrals while a hiring freeze and planning vacancies slow projects.
City parks budget staff told the advisory board that a citywide directive to find roughly 5% in expense reductions has forced Parks & Recreation to identify significant cuts and to revise capital project timing. Jackson Haidt, budget staff, said the department submitted a 2026 budget with base cost increases at about $51.6 million total (roughly $36.4 million operating and $15.1 million capital) but is preparing targeted reductions that could total up to $4 million.
Director Ali and Deputy Director Scott Schuttenberger explained the operational context. “City decided to reduce expenses and asked every department…
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