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Parks staff report rising summer participation, staffing shortfalls and ongoing flood recovery

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board · August 7, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported 10–20% growth in summer day camp enrollment, more than 70 summer football teams, senior meal service (about 1,500 meals per month), a planned $40,000+ pool sanitation upgrade, and department staffing shortages (10 full-time and 1 seasonal positions).

Parks staff provided updates on summer programs, sports and maintenance as the department continues recovery after recent flood events.

Jesse (Speaker 6) reported summer day camp enrollment rose about 10–20% from last year, and that restored bus transportation through the independent school district will enable more field trips and improved promotion for next year. Staff introduced a new recreation coordinator, Christina Garcia, who will support summer day camp and splash‑pad…

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