Community Services Department
FY23-24 Department Summary
Organizational Chart:
Department Overview:
The Community Services Department plans and conducts a wide range of services and programs aimed at connecting residents with fun and entertaining recreational activities, as well as educational opportunities and healthy lifestyle options. The Library Division offers services, programs, education opportunities and passport processing for the local community. The Recreation Division develops, coordinates and oversees activities, programs, contract classes and special events. The Parks Division provides grounds maintenance and landscaping services for 19 parks and various other City properties. The Facilities Division provides maintenance, repairs, and custodial services for over 60 City facilities, manages larger improvement projects and provides support for special events.
Personnel Summary:
Department Strategic Goals:
- Preserve and provide opportunities, resources and programming to improve quality of life
- Offer recreational opportunities and programming to encourage a healthy lifestyle
- Deliver library programs to enhance literacy skills and provide resources for the enrichment and education of the community
- Continually evaluate programs and services to meet the needs of the community
- Continue implementing recommendations and action steps within the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Library Master Plan to enhance our ability to serve the community
- Develop and offer additional opportunities, resources and programming for specific segments of the population such as teens, seniors and active older adults
- Maintain and enhance parks, landscaping and facilities for Victorville resident enjoyment