Parks Planning and Development focuses on parks, trails, natural areas and urban forestry through:
Planning to remain current with the community’s desires and needs for parks, recreation and natural areas and environmental sustainability
Acquisition to meet the recreational demand and needs of current and future generations as identified in adopted plans.
Development to maximize recreation opportunities through newly constructed or reconstructed parks and trails.
Major Maintenance to preserves existing assets and infrastructure in a safe, operable, and accessible condition.
Leveraging Funding through partnerships and outside funding to increase existing resources.
Urban and Community Forestry division manages trees for the health and well-being of people, wildlife, and the natural ecosystem.