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Parks & Recreation previews 2025 work plan, notes rising demand, accreditation push and software upgrade
Summary
City parks staff presented a 2025 work plan update covering increased rec center visits, program expansions, capital projects and a department-wide accreditation effort. Staff warned of a budget shortfall that could require service adjustments and highlighted a new recreation software implementation slated for late 2025.
Parks & Recreation staff presented the department's 2025 progress report and work plan, reporting continued increases in recreation visitation and programming while urging attention to budget pressures.
Deputy Director Scott Schuttenberg and other staff told the board that rec center visits rose sharply in 2024 (staff reported a 23% increase) and that drop-in fitness and swim lessons rebounded. Financial-aid visits were up substantially, and staff said roughly 13% of total rec center visits were from participants using financial aid.
Staff described a set of…
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