Parks & Recreation Department

The City of Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Department maintains 9 parks that encompass approximately 323 acres. These include 1 regional park, 4 community parks, 2 neighborhood parks, and 2 special use parks. The Parks and Recreation Department consists of a Director, an Assistant Director/Special Events Coordinator, a Park Maintenance Superintendent, a Recreation Superintendent, 1 Crew Chief, 2 Facility Maintenance Technicians, 7 full-time Park Maintenance Crew members, 1 Office Manager, 1 part-time Gardener, 2 part-time Crew members, 2 part-time Office Clerks, and seasonal staff of 1 Summer Pool Manager, 4-5 head guards and 15-20 lifeguards. This past summer the pool manager and head guard positions went unfilled.

• Provide a system of outstanding parks and open space areas which are responsive to the leisure needs of a growing community and sensitive to the conservation of natural resources
• Provide recreational facilities, programs, and parks that meet the needs of a diverse population with various levels of ability and skill
• Provide an equitable geographic distribution of parks and recreational facilities
• Provide the orderly replacement and/or re-design of aging parks and recreational infrastructure to ensure existing recreational opportunities are not lost
• Cooperate with the School District, County, and other agencies, as well as community organizations, to provide cost-effective services and optimize benefits to Citizens
• Provide a comprehensive trail system that meets the needs of Fredericksburg residents

• Work on development of the new Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Hire trained qualified staff
• Accept input from the community on amenities and programs
• Work to exceed revenue projections where possible
• Improve maintenance on aging facilities and implementing preventive maintenance on new facilities

• Continued to work with the Fredericksburg Soccer Association on the Oakcrest Park expansion
• Replaced second restroom in RV pecan orchard area
• Replaced half the pavers at Marktplatz
• Made limestone repairs at Marktplatz to remedy trip hazards
• Made ADA (American Disability Act) improvements at the Girl Scout Cabin
• Replaced heaters at the Pioneer Pavilion
• Resurfaced courts one and two at the LBJMP (Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park) tennis courts
• Replaced windows at both the Tatsch House and Park Headquarters
• Added a fence with gate and automatic opener to the RV and Dog Parks at LBJMP
• Replastered both pools due to 2021 winter storm damage
• Worked with the Morning Rotary Club on the addition of a splashpad to Town Pool
• Replaced Christmas lights on Marktplatz
• Worked with the Evening Rotary Club on plans for the replacement of the cross at Cross Mountain Park

• Resurface remaining four courts at LBJMP tennis courts
• Complete repairs to Pioneer Pavilion restrooms
• Replace Tatsch House tables and chairs
• Purchase new equipment: floor cleaner, workman with sprayer, infield groomer, workman for Marktplatz, grounds master 4000, and grounds master 5900
• Replace scoreboards on various ballfields obtaining sponsorships where possible
• Completed Parks Master Plan in conjunction with Comprehensive Plan
• Complete splashpad addition at Town Pool
• Break ground on Marktplatz northwest corner project with meeting room and new restrooms