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Newport Parks & Recreation outlines staffing, programs and facility plans

3081450 · April 21, 2025
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Parks & Recreation Director Mike Kavanaugh and staff briefed council on staffing levels, program trends, facility updates and marketing efforts; department seeks to grow memberships, expand programming and complete park standards and asset management work.

Mike Kavanaugh, parks and recreation director, presented the department’s annual update to the City Council, reviewing staff structure, facility programming and recent capital and maintenance work.

Kavanaugh introduced his leadership team — Zach Koprowski (sports supervisor), Keeley Naughton (recreation superintendent), Chloe Hubbard (aquatics supervisor) and Scott Bernards (park maintenance supervisor) — and summarized the department’s responsibilities, which include parks, trails, the recreation and aquatic center, the 60-plus center, community gardens, two piers and several beach access points.

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