Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Recommended Budget

PARKS AND RECREATION

Administration: Directs Parks and Recreation operations, services, and planning for the City. Provides support to the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Commission and serves as liaison to City partnerships including Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc., Greensboro Science Center, Greensboro Beautiful, Bryan Park golf operations, and other partners. Strategic Business Solutions: Oversees services and support within the following areas: finance, people & culture services, information technology, national accreditation, safety and risk management, transportation coordination, special projects, and department-wide customer service and program evaluation. Additionally, provides training in the areas mentioned above, performs data collection, benchmarking, and analysis of departmental operations, programs, and fees, and reviews policies and procedures to ensure effective process improvement and implementation. Coordinates external resource development including grants, donations, and partner support for the Greensboro Parks Foundation and Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. Community Recreation Services: Coordinates operations and management of recreation programs and facilities, including: 10 community recreation centers, 2 active adult centers, swimming pools, and athletic facilities, including ballfields, tennis complexes, Gillespie Golf Course, Carolyn Allen Park, and the Greensboro Sportsplex. Major program responsibilities include athletic leagues and tournaments, summer camps and playground programs, teen programs such as the Greensboro Youth Council, active adult programs like the Greater Greensboro Senior Games and SilverArts program, and adaptive and inclusive recreation programs. Park Operations: Oversees operations, maintenance, and management of the department’s parks, gardens, lakes, and special facilities, including 5 regional parks, 4 botanical gardens, athletic fields and complexes, cemeteries, and over 100 miles of trails and greenways, including the Downtown Greenway. Program responsibilities include environmental education and outdoor adventure programs, the E.C.O. Bus, and activation within regional and neighborhood parks and gardens. Serves as service critical personnel during emergencies and inclement weather. Events and Engagement: Coordinates permitting processes and service provision for citywide and departmental special events. Manages marketing, promotion, and volunteer services for the department. Fosters equitable community engagement opportunities and neighborhood-level involvement. Advances economic impact through data gathering and creative storytelling, and promoting the value of events and recreation by increasing opportunities for participation and engagement. Responsible for downtown clean-up, beautification, and maintenance. Public Space Development and Maintenance: Responsible for landscaping and vegetative maintenance along public roadways and at City facilities, maintenance and upkeep of community and neighborhood parks, and coordination of the City’s tree care/arboriculture within parks and public spaces. The division provides logistical support along with personnel skilled in construction, demolition, repair, and heavy equipment operations for the department’s programs and facilities; maintains over 100 playgrounds, and also supports citywide special events through provision of stages, show wagons, and other services. Serves as service critical personnel during emergencies and inclement weather.

Recommended FY 25-26 Budget