LONG RANGE PLAN RECREATION FUND LONG-RANGE PLAN

The LRP plan for the Recreation Fund assumes that revenue grows incrementally between 2-3% through 2032, with higher growth in the near term in some categories to reflect the strong return of demand for youth programs and rentals following the COVID-19 pandemic. While the space at the current Recreation Center and Fieldhouse limits the growth of programs and rentals, the construction of Salisbury Park North starting in 2024 is expected to contribute additional revenue by 2028. The Parks and Recreation Department is also hiring a new marketing coordinator in 2023 to position the Town to meet the changing needs of Parker’s active community since the pandemic.

The LRP assumes the same rates of expenditure growth as the General Fund and the Cultural Fund, since recreation programs are impacted by the same inflationary trends and labor market. Some adjustments are also being made to the personnel structure to attract and retain staff in particularly challenging areas, such as lifeguards. The capital outlay varies according to anticipated equipment replacement needs, but overall, capital projects are minimal in this fund.

Recreation Fund