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Farmers Branch parks and recreation reports year of strong cost recovery, expanded programs
Summary
Recreation staff said the department hit a 90.11% cost‑recovery target for FY22–23, with athletics generating about $448,000 and program changes (in‑house Kids’ Night Out, a youth app launch) expected to increase revenue. Aquatics reported record participation, a swim‑lesson award and ongoing staffing challenges.
Recreation staff told the Farmers Branch Parks & Recreation Board they reached a 90.11% cost‑recovery rate for fiscal 2022–23 and outlined program changes aimed at improving revenue and service delivery.
"We achieved that 90.11%," Jessica Harada, the department’s recreation manager, said as she reviewed the year‑end report, describing steps such as bringing Kids' Night Out in‑house and expanding facility rentals to retain more revenue. Harada said athletics revenue reached about $448,000 and that new youth programming and a planned…
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