FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

PARKS & RECREATION

Parks and Facilities

Cost Center 595000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE : The Division of Parks and Facilities includes two ( 2 ) operating groups - Capital Planning and Development and Grounds Maintenance . Capital Planning and Development is responsible for park land acquisition and development projects at park sites , school sites , and in the incorporated municipalities . The group also manages the preparation and update of the Land Preservation , Parks and Recreation Plan . Interaction and coordination with other county and state agencies , incorporated municipalities , as well as sta ff , volunteers , and the public is a major function of the acquisition and development process . Grounds Maintenance is charged with the continuous task of keeping all park sites safe , usable and appealing . In accordance with a Joint Use Agreement with Harford County Public Schools , this group also maintains bleachers , tennis courts , in fi elds of baseball / softball diamonds , and athletic fi elds ( soccer / lacrosse / football ) at schools . It coordinates the collection and removal of recyclable and non - recyclable trash from park facilities and schools , and works with other agencies to remove snow from county roads as well as park sites . GOALS : To maintain , improve , and develop safe and secure department facilities , park sites and greenways / trails To provide excellent customer service To acquire additional recreation land through Program Open Space funding to help meet the needs of current and future residents To improve e ffi ciencies within the department while ensuring that services are not reduced To develop and maintain e ffi cient levels of fi scal oversight To identify , increase and encourage training opportunities for sta ff

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