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Johnson County parks ask commissioners to back 2026 budget emphasizing non‑tax revenue and capital projects
Summary
Johnson County Park and Recreation District presented a $2026 budget that leans on fee revenue, uses reserves for near‑term capital work and seeks continued county support for the district’s legacy plan and children’s services initiatives.
Jeff Stewart, executive director of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD), presented the board‑approved proposed 2026 JCPRD budget on behalf of the JCPRD board and staff, asking the Board of County Commissioners to continue funding operations and planned capital work.
Stewart told the commission that JCPRD finances roughly 50% of its annual budget through non‑tax revenues — “double the rate” of the national average he cited — and that a 2024 citizen survey showed 90% of residents rate JCPRD successful in its mission to “enrich the Johnson County community through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service.” He said the 2025 budget used roughly $8.5 million of reserves for capital projects and the enterprise fund used approximately $7 million of reserves for capital in 2025, reducing 2026 expenditures as one‑time uses of reserves drop out of the baseline.
The 2026 proposal includes no new property‑tax‑supported staff positions…
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