Parks , Recreation , & Cultural Resources
PARKS & NATURE
The Parks & Nature team operates White Deer Park and its LEED Gold Certified Nature Center ; Lake Benson Park , including Garner Veterans Memorial ; Lake Benson Boathouse ; and all picnic shelters . Program offerings include environmental education for preschool , youth , and adult participants ; summer nature camps ; curriculum-approved environmental education programs for public schools , homeschool groups , and other organizations ; outdoor recreation programs ; and citizen science opportunities . This team also manages education-based special events like Groundhog Day , Statewide Star Party , and Big Sweep / Litter Sweep . Programming partners include local schools , businesses , civic organizations , the library , and professionals from the scientific community . This team also coordinates the implementation of the Penny for Parks program to upgrade existing parks by addressing deferred maintenance and modernizing amenities to meet best practices in park design .
Strategic Goals
� Develop a balanced programming mix with existing and new programming to serve diverse community interests through environmental education and conservation programming including citizen science projects . � Evaluate facility schedules and use patterns to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services . � Continue to upgrade existing parks to improve safety and overall visual appearance of park furnishings and amenities . � Explore outside funding opportunities to leverage Town funds to improve parks .
Position Summary
ACTUALS FY21-22 .
ACTUALS FY22-23 .
AMENDED FY23-24 .
ADOPTED FY24-25 .
POSITIONS |
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Parks & Recreation Superintendent |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
Recreation Program Manager |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
Recreation Program Specialist |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
Total |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
3.0 |
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