Parks & Recreation Department Administration

Description

Administration for the department includes the department leadership, finance, marketing, communications, information technology, staff training and development, and business planning and process improvement analysis. These teams work closely with city Finance, Human Resources and IT staff to support operations.

Summary of 2025 Budget Enhancements and Realignments:

1) Provides resources for continuing staff education, team building, skill development and improving internal processes, which are all paramount to BPR’s success in serving the Boulder community.

2) Supports achieving the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) national accreditation, planned for October 2025. 

3) Addresses cost escalation for energy, technology and fleet.

Sustainability, Equity and Resilience (SER) Goals & Objectives: Healthy & Socially Thriving

• Objectives
  • Cultivates a wide range of recreational, cultural, educational, civic, and social opportunities for all people regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual identity, ability or socioeconomic status. 

  • Fosters racial equity, inclusion and diversity community-wide.

  • Supports the physical and mental well-being of its community members by providing public gathering places and programs to encourage social connection and prevent isolation.