Garland Parks program report: regional awards, higher membership revenue and small corporate sponsorships
November 05, 2025 | Garland, Dallas County, Texas
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Montero said the department won three awards at the regional TRAPS conference: recreation facility and aquatic center design of excellence, Watson Park park-design excellence and a part-time employee recognition for a volunteer. The department plans to submit additional entries for the state conference in Corpus Christi.
On revenue, Montero said the parks and recreation system typically sells about $125,000 in memberships across city rec centers in a year; this year membership revenue reached about $210,000, driven largely by strong demand at the Hofer Recreation Center. "We are almost outgrown it a little bit. It's very staff intensive," Montero said regarding the Hofer facility.
Montero also announced a $2,500 sponsorship from Canes of Garland (Raising Cane's). The sponsorship will support two upcoming events: the Trunk and Hunt (Easter egg event) and the Sweetheart Dance.
Board members thanked staff for the reports and asked for continued updates on facility usage and award submissions.
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