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Department Overview

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is responsible for the administration, maintenance and operation of City parks, recreation programs and forestry functions. The major facilities and properties are: 17 parks of approximately 255 acres, 168 boulevard strips of about 31 acres, 16 vacant lots of about 18 acres, 15 play equipment areas, 18 ball diamonds, 8 soccer and football fields, one outdoor swimming pool, one fishing pond, one nine-hole golf course, a community center, a indoor recreation facility and approximately 35,000 City-owned trees.

During the school year, the City operates a public swimming program in the high school's indoor swimming pool (Natatorium). The Department also utilizes school facilities for its recreation programs.

In order to carry out these responsibilities, the Department employs 31 full-time workers and up to 100 seasonal and part-time employees.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 6801 Delmar Blvd., City Hall 3rd Floor 505-8620

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