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Parks and Recreation reports strong cost recovery, opening of Veterans Park and pickleball courts scheduled next year
Summary
Parks and Recreation reported FY2026 operating budget and high cost‑recovery rates (60–68%), ongoing playground replacements, upcoming Veterans Park and pickleball openings and staffing pressures on part‑time hires.
Rich Williams, director of Parks and Recreation, told the council on Oct. 27 that the department’s FY2026 operating budget is approximately $9.1 million, with personnel comprising about 78 percent of operating costs and 36.5 full‑time positions (two currently vacant pending Veterans Park opening).
Williams said the department is budgeted to generate $5.5 million in FY2026 (about 60% cost recovery) and that FY2025 actuals were about $5.9 million (68% recovery). Major revenue sources include recreation center…
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