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Recreation and Parks seeks funds for new park operations, West County Swim Center design and childcare adjustments
Summary
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks told the County Council that FY26 operating needs rise due to wage and seasonal staff costs, utilities, and new amenities; the department requested new park operations staff, proposed modest user‑fee increases, and outlined capital priorities including the West County Swim Center and Quiet Waters projects.
Anne Arundel County’s Department of Recreation and Parks outlined FY26 operating increases tied to staffing, utilities and new amenities brought online and requested capital support for multiple multi‑year construction projects.
Director Jessica Leys told the County Council the department’s FY26 general fund request reflects an 88.2% increase in a category driven largely by personal services (seasonal and part‑time staffing) and utility cost increases. She said part of the larger personal‑services number reflects cost‑of‑living adjustments that also apply to seasonal staff, and that the department relies on roughly 850 part‑time and seasonal employees in addition to 55 full‑time positions.
Leys said the department is requesting operating staff tied to completed or imminent capital…
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