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Consultant: Riverside Parks & Recreation runs high program volume on a small budget; recommends marketing hire

2249260 · February 7, 2025
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A BerryDunn presentation to the Village of Riverside Board Feb. 6 found the parks and recreation department delivers above-average programming for its size but operates with a comparatively low capital budget and small full‑time staff; consultants recommended a part‑time marketing position and further recreation assessment.

A consulting team from BerryDunn told the Village of Riverside Board of Trustees Feb. 6 that the village's parks and recreation department offers a high volume of programs relative to its staffing and budget, but manages those programs with one of the smallest capital-improvement budgets among comparator agencies.

Elsa Fisher and finance specialist Jesse Mayotte presented a high-level financial overview and benchmarking analysis covering fiscal years 2022—2024 and projections…

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