PARKS Culture & Recreation DESCRIPTION The purpose of the Parks Department is to plan, secure, develop, and maintain recreational areas within the City of Owasso. This ensures that Owasso will continue to have recreational amenities to compliment a quality of life that is unmatched in our area. The Parks Department provides recreational opportunities that complement quality of life for Owasso residents. The department accomplishes this through planning, securing, developing, and maintaining recreational areas. The Parks Department oversees and maintains 264 acres of park land which includes miles of walking trails, baseball fields, soccer fields, football fields, softball fields, play areas, restrooms, the Skate Park, Spray Park, and Owasso Veterans Memorial. Owasso Parks are home to annual festivals and events such as the Harvest Festival, and amenities such as the gazebo at Friendship Park.
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS In addition to regular responsibilities, the recommended budget for FY 2015 will allow the department to:
PROJECT STATUS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS The FY 2013-14 budget provided opportunities to:
Support community events with a goal of continuous improvement Maintain and improve park equipment and amenities Support the continued success of youth sports programs Replace trash containers in all of the parks Replenish wood chips “Completed the to replace resilient Rayola Park CDBG surfacing in playEnhancement ground fall zones Project.” Add shelter rental information and additional signage to all parks
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Replace the shelter roof at Rayola Park Annexation and revitalization of McCarty Park in partnership with FOR Football Maintain or replace equipment essential to operations Fund contract services including passive park mowing, restroom janitorial services, and nuisance animal relocation Replace one of the production mowers Continue development regarding Youth Sports Agreements with sports user groups