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Home My WebLink About11-Parks and RecreationParks and Recreation The Parks & Recreation Division plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates comprehensive leisure and educational activities for the citizens of Georgetown. The Division provides safe, well-maintained facilities in which to enjoy these activities. The Parks & Recreation Division maintains over 380 acres of park land, twenty three parks, five swimming pools, downtown pocket parks, various City facilities, and three cemeteries. The Division programs include the Recreation Center, adult and youth softball, swim lessons, spring break camp, summer camp, teen camp, kid city, youth basketball, youth soccer, senior programs, adventure recreation and many other special events and programs. The Division maintains and handles the sale of cemetery plots in the International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, the rental of the Community Center, and park areas at San Gabriel Park. The Division also maintains and programs the Georgetown Tennis Center, which has eleven tennis courts. The Division provides staff support to the City’s nine member Parks and Recreation Board. Parks Maintenance Page 138 Recreation Page 140 Parks and Recreation 01/02 03/04 00/01 01/02 PROJECTED ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BASE Parks 1,198,815 1,278,332 1,265,250 1,284,951 (1.6%)1,306,519 Parks Restricted SRF 177,176 114,322 35,184 160,679 (356.7%)50,325 Recreation 1,268,249 1,261,650 1,230,058 1,231,345 (0.1%)1,289,426 Cemetery SRF 51,175 62,318 56,180 56,934 (1.3%)56,180 Division Total 2,695,415 2,716,622 2,586,672 2,733,909 (5.7%)2,702,450 * Percent change of 02/03 Adopted from 01/02 Projected Actual 00/01 01/02 01/02 03/04 PERSONNEL SUMMARY ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL PROJECTED Parks 18/1.5 18/1.5 18/1.5 18/1.5 Recreation 10/14.25 10/14.25 11/13 11/13 Total (FT/PT)28/15.75 28/15.75 29/14.5 29/14.5 Parks and Recreation 18/1.5 11/13 29/14.5 02/03 ADOPTED 02/03 ADOPTED (% Change*) Personnel 47% Operations 53% 1,284,951 1,231,345 217,613 0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 Special Revenue Funds Recreation Parks 138 Parks and Recreation Parks Maintenance DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Parks Department improves the quality of life for Georgetown citizens by maintaining twenty three parks on 380 acres, 4 miles of Hike/Bike Trail, three cemeteries, athletic complex, five swimming pools, downtown pocket parks, tennis center and other City facilities. The Department maintains and schedules the use of the Community Center and special park areas. The Parks Department also helps with special events, such as Valentine’s Day 5K Run/Walk, Haunted Hayride at Halloween, 4th of July Celebration, Juneteenth, Viking Fest, Christmas Stroll, Red Poppy Festival, Arbor Day, Project Graduation, Williamson County Sheriffs Posse Rodeo, and DARE Graduation swim party. MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS h Explore funding opportunities such as grants and other sources for future park development. h Initiate, cultivate, and maintain effective partnerships with other departments, agencies, organizations, and citizens to provide quality service to the City. h Provide ongoing maintenance and operation of the City of Georgetown park system to provide beautiful, safe parks and opportunities for personal growth. MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 h Renovated San Jose Park to improve the quality of the park system by upgrading equipment and landscaping. h Completed trail bridge on North San Gabriel River utilizing City staff, thus saving the City over $70,000. h Helped Georgetown Utility Systems complete the new playscape restrooms. h Initiated grants to Texas Parks and Wildlife and Lower Colorado River Authority for next phase of hike/bike trail to Lake Georgetown. h Completed Parks Master Plan for future park projects that citizens requested in 2001 Parks Survey. h Established criteria for new Rivery Water Quality Pond to blend into park setting, adding amenities to the area. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 h Revise Parkland Dedication Fees to align with other cities around Georgetown and ensure funds are available for future park needs. h Inventory park playgrounds for capital replacement fund, thus ensuring available funds for replacement of unsafe playground equipment. h Create standard safety and operating procedures to ensure employee safety. h Develop and implement strategies that promote collaborative efforts and improve service to citizens. h Improve maintenance records and procedures to improve maintenance efficiency. PARKS 00/01 ACTUAL 01/02 BUDGET 01/02 ACTUAL 02/03 ADOPTED 03/04 PROJECTED Division Director 1 1 1 1 1 Manager of Administration – P&R 1 1 1 1 1 Secretary/Receptionist 1 1 1 1 1 Parks Manager 1 1 1 1 1 Maintenance Supervisors 2 2 2 2 2 Parks Maintenance Worker III – Turf 1 1 1 1 1 Park Maintenance Worker II 3 3 3 3 3 Park Maintenance Worker I 8 8 8 8 8 Park Maintenance Worker I (Seasonal) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 Total (FT/PT) 18/1.5 18/1.5 18/1.5 18/1.5 18/1.5 PARK AREA BOOKINGS 583 580 585557 447 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02 02/03* 139 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 99/00 ACTUAL FY 00/01 BUDGETED FY 01/02 PROJECTED FY 01/02 PROPOSED FY 02/03 1. Weekend days Community Center is rented (possible 156 days) 128 123 125 130 135 2. Cemetery lots sold 159 99 50 60 60 3. Park area bookings 557 583 570 580 585 4. Acres maintained per maintenance worker 28.6 28.6 28.6 29.6 29.6 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL FY 99/00 ACTUAL FY 00/01 BUDGETED FY 01/02 PROJECTED FY 01/02 PROPOSED FY 02/03 1. Cemetery lots available 504 405 355 345 285 2. Developed parkland acres N/A N/A 300 300 300 3. Developed acres per capita N/A N/A .1071 .1071 .1071 4. Weekend Community Center bookings 84% 82% 85% 85% 90% DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES: Reduced repair and construction costs in the parks by using the park maintenance workers’ skills to do concrete and rock work. (example - trail bridge, retaining wall, playground installation) Park Maintenance and Parks and Recreation Management will be moving to the old GUS facility in the summer of 2003. The offices will be renovated and the facility made ADA accessible. This move will increase utility expenses. This move will allow the park maintenance facility downtown to be sold or be used for future expansion of the Police Department. 01/02 03/04 00/01 01/02 PROJECTED 02/03 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 704,912 787,786 783,024 Personnel 811,875 813,959 493,903 490,546 482,226 Operations 473,076 492,560 1,198,815 1,278,332 1,265,250 1,284,951 1,306,519 140 Parks and Recreation Recreation DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Recreation Department provides a wide variety of leisure and educational opportunities. In addition to these opportunities, the Recreation Department staffs and manages the Recreation Center, Tennis Center, five swimming pools, summer camp, spring break camp, teen camp, and leagues like youth and women’s soccer, softball, in-line hockey, basketball, girls fast pitch softball, t-ball, and senior programs. The department also programs special activities at the Georgetown Recreation Center, such as aerobics, country and ballroom dancing, martial arts, tumbling, CPR and many other classes. In addition, unique education opportunities for outdoor recreation are offered numerous times during the year for youth and adults as well as in a camp environment. The department programs special events such as a 5K Run/Walk, Haunted Hayride, Youth Pool Parties, Triathlon and Easter Egg Hunt. MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS h Ensure access to recreation facilities and programs for all Georgetown residents regardless of race, gender, age, income, or physical ability. h Consistently meet or exceed the expectations of our customers through proactive communications and the continuous improvement of our services. h Promote youth activities that foster healthy decisions and use leadership skills to create a healthy and safe lifestyle. MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 h Raised fees for Recreation Programs and Cemetery in order to make them more self-supporting. h Implemented-shared cost of utilities with Georgetown Youth Baseball Association and Georgetown Soccer Association to help recover cost of utilities and ensure accountability of facilities. h Increased revenues by adding vending machines in San Gabriel Park and the Community Center. h Hosted World Qualifier Class B Softball Tournament to increase exposure and economic development. h Won National Softball Association Award for McMaster Athletic Complex recognizing superior facilities. h Increased participation in the City Swim Team by 75% while raising fees $10 per person. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 h Insure all City pools meet the updated Texas Department of Health safety requirements. h Expand volunteer program to assist in athletic and recreation programming. h Enhance improved communications with our customers through surveys and other opportunities to provide feedback. h Expand and diversify recreation program opportunities to encompass a wider range of activities for youth and adults in athletic leagues, aquatic and fitness programs. h Look into more creative funding sources to help balance the base budget. RECREATION 00/01 ACTUAL 01/02 BUDGET 01/02 ACTUAL 02/03 ADOPTED 03/04 PROJECTED Activity Coordinator 4 4 5 5 5 Superintendent 2 2 2 2 2 Facility Supervisor 2 2 1 1 1 Recreation Specialist 1 1 2 2 2 Tennis Instructor 1 1 1 1 1 Recreation Assistants (5 - PT) 3.75 3.75 2.50 2.50 2.50 Camp Staff, Seasonal (12 - PT) 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 Pool Staff, Seasonal (31 - PT) 7.75 7.75 7.75 7.75 7.75 Total (FT/PT) 10/14.25 10/14.25 11/13 11/13 11/13 RECREATION ACTIVITY 0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003* Re c C e n t e r M e m b e r s h i p s 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 P r o g r a m A c t i v i t y Rec Center Memberships Program Registration Activity 141 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 99/00 ACTUAL FY 00/01 BUDGETED FY 01/02 PROJECTED FY 01/02 PROPOSED FY 02/03 1. Softball teams registered 187 228 245 247 250 2. Recreation Center memberships 1,811 1,796 1,800 1,800 1,900 3. Youth Soccer registrations 513 569 570 574 600 4. Youth Basketball registration 298 297 300 233 300 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL FY 99/00 ACTUAL FY 00/01 BUDGETED FY 01/02 PROJECTED FY 01/02 PROPOSED FY 02/03 1. 5K participants 314 550 300 302 350 2. Triathlon participants 295 297 0 0 300 3. Expenses recovered 64% 66% 65% 70% 75% 4. Program registration activity 8,170 10,013 10,100 10,000 10,500 5. Activities implemented 44% 51% 55% 55% 60% 6. Program satisfaction N/A 92% 92% 92% 95% DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES AND ISSUES: The Tennis Center operations were restructured in 2001/02 with the Tennis Pro managing the programs and the facility. Parks and Recreation Management is moving in to the old GUS building on College Street in San Gabriel Park during the summer of 2003. This creates space in the Recreation Center to expand the existing weight room. 01/02 03/04 00/01 01/02 PROJECTED 02/03 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 446,480 469,656 455,898 Personnel 466,040 467,344 821,769 791,994 774,160 Operations 765,305 822,082 1,268,249 1,261,650 1,230,058 1,231,345 1,289,426 142 Parks and Recreation August 2001 Survey Results Do you use existing park facilities? 19% 81% No Yes Are you satisfied with park facilities? 33% 67% No Yes