Douglasville Parks & Recreation Department Director Report 2022

Douglasville Parks and Recreation

1 Develop an equitable Cost Recovery Plan that reflects the current market.

Fiscal Year 20222023 Goals and Objectives

2 Begin implementation of the Jessie Davis Park transition plan.

3 Develop a program/operation plan for underutilized parks and play spaces.

4 Develop an improved formalized process for citizen and customer feedback.

5 Continue the implementation of master plan recommendations and updates. (Ongoing)

Parks and Recreation By the Numbers

 110+ program and events offered to the community

 2,400 + youth registered for programs and activities

 60% registration increase for girls in youth athletic programs

 600 + older adults served through health & wellness program and events

 $111,000 received in grant funds to extend program opportunities in underserved communities

 $10,500 awarded in program scholarships for recreation programs and athletic leagues

 3.1 million + in facility improvements for parks, trails and playgrounds

WEST PINES BY THE NUMBERS

39% increase in Revenue

34,000 + rounds

$98,000 in merchandise sales (58% increase)

2022 HIGHLIGHTS

Hosted the USGA Women’s Amateur Qualifier

Hosted Georgia PGA West Pines Classic

Recreation Program Division

Senior Program Section

Jessie Davis Park

600 + Older Adults participated

Programs - Line Dancing, Bingo, Cards, Chair Aerobics, Walking Club.

Events – Senior Wellness

Walk, Mothers Day Hat & Tea

Brunch, Senior Trunk or Treat, Easter Celebration.

Athletics Division

Highlights

Hosted 7 major baseball/softball tournaments at Hunter Memorial Park

Offered youth volleyball league at Jessie Davis Park. 120= participants.

Offered 6 different sports camps

1100 + Youth served in 2022

Community Engagement

What’s coming in 2023?

Questions?