Parks foundation and staff report steady balances, pool opening and trail easement appraisal

Greenwood Parks and Recreation staff reported operational and financial updates at the May 6, 2025 board meeting, including a reported operating cash balance, impact-fee receipts, an anticipated pool opening date and progress on a trails easement appraisal.

The Greenwood Parks Foundation presentation noted an operating cash balance of about $4.2 million at the end of the previous month. Staff said impact-fee receipts are up about $22,000–$23,000 year to date and that the impact-fee balance is “just over 1.34” (as presented). Staff also reported favorable food-and-beverage tax receipts and said some revenues fluctuate with seasonal program registrations.

Parks staff said Freedom Springs pool operations are on track for an opening day of May 24, 2025. All three pools were reportedly running, staff were balancing chemicals and performing deck and facility preparations. Staff said lifeguard certifications have been updated and facility-training for lifeguards and mission staff is scheduled; the department said it still needed to hire a small number of guards.

Trails staff reported progress on a required easement appraisal with the Timber’s Edge homeowner association. The HOA granted permission to proceed with an appraisal for an easement tied to a bridge crossing; staff said they had contacted an appraiser and would return with appraisal results to inform negotiations.

Fieldhouse and programming reports described increased rental and participation compared with earlier seasons, routine staffing adjustments for seasonal cycles, and upcoming summer events including concerts and family programs. Board members praised staff efforts on retention and cross-department staffing to support summer operations.