Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department prides itself on its ability to strike a balance between young and old, tradition and innovation, and the needs of individuals and groups.

With a focus on health and wellness, the department simultaneously offers high quality, affordable and convenient facilities and recreational and leisure activities for the whole family.

We invite you to:

• Discover the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and see why more than 450,000 people visit it each year;
• Enjoy our beautiful parks and shelters, bike/hike trails, athletic fields and courts and swimming pools;
• Experience free concerts and iconic art installations throughout the city;
• Explore the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for hours and take in the flowers, trails and original artwork;
• Learn how a membership to a community center can benefit the entire family;
• Participate in a sports league or one of the numerous classes/programs offered year-around and make new friends;
• Visit the soccer complex or the golf courses and see why they're one of the city's top hot spots.