FY 27 Proposed Operating Budget

PARKS & RECREATION Recreational Services Cost Center 593000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE: The Recreational Services Division initiates and promotes leisure time activities for all County residents. To assist in this effort, community-based volunteer support is solicited through recreation councils and various countywide organizations. In addition to managing and programming County-owned facilities, the Division works in cooperation with Harford County Public Schools to maximize the use of school based community centers while maintaining and providing leisure activities at an affordable price. GOALS: To maintain, improve, and develop safe and secure department facilities, park sites and greenways/trails To provide excellent customer service To increase revenue through reservations, programming and memberships To improve efficiencies within the department while ensuring that services are not reduced To develop and maintain efficient levels of fiscal oversight To identify, increase and encourage training opportunities for staff

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