PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

To deliver services that enhance the quality of life of all citizens through recreational

programming and effectively maintain and develop Laredo’s park system.

MISSION STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

RECREATION CENTERS

AQUATICS

UNI-TRADE & SPORTS LEAGUES

SPECIAL EVENTS

MAINTENANCE

CEMETERY

URBAN HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY

CONSTRUCTION

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

238 FTE’S

ADMINISTRATION

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

12,054,809

12,838,651

14,796,369 15,007,672

0

2,000,000

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

12,000,000

14,000,000

16,000,000

FY 2015-2016 FY 2016-2017 FY 2017-2018 FY 2018-2019

$311,112

$388,646

$391,409

$722,944

$1,224,166

$1,806,067

$4,646,555

$6,239,717

$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000

U.H.&F. - 4 FTEs

CEMETERY - 8 FTEs

ADMINISTRATION - 7 FTEs

UNI-TRADE - 5 FTEs

CONSTRUCTION - 22 FTEs

AQUATICS - 39 FTEs

RECREATION CENTERS - 82 FTEs

MAINTENANCE - 71 FTEs

SUMMARY

PROPOSED EXPENDITURES

PARK LAND INVENTORY

Maintenance and Operations

Developed Acres 854.50 Ac.

Undeveloped Acres 179.48 Ac.

Total: 1,033.98 Ac.

Proposed Maintenance 71 Employees

Maintenance Ratio 12 Ac./Employee

NRPA* Standard 8 Ac./Employee

101 Established Facilities64 Parks

5 Plazas (Including El Mercado)

58 Baseball/Softball Fields

27 Soccer Fields

4 Dog Parks

8 Recreation Centers

3 Senior Centers

3 Boxing Gyms

9 Swimming Pools

10 Splash Parks

1 Baseball Stadium

12 Trail Systems

3 Community Gardens

1 Nursery

1 Cemetery

*National Recreation and Park Association

MAINTENANCE DIVISIONGeneral Maintenance of over 854.50 acres

MAINTENANCE DIVISION

Assistance with set up for over 70City Sponsored Special Events year round.

MAINTENANCE DIVISION

RECREATION CENTERS

Fasken HaynesEast Hachar

Margarito BenavidesMarcos ArandaDowntown Senior Fitness

Cigarroa El Eden Northeast Hillside

RECREATION CENTERS

513,254 510,658

398,095

0

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

FY 2015-2016 FY 2016-2017 FY 2017-2018

ATTENDANCE

1,585

1,625 1,629

1,560

1,580

1,600

1,620

1,640

FY 2015-2016 FY 2016-2017 FY 2017-2018

SUMMER PROGRAMS ATTENDANCE

To Date

RECREATION CENTERS PROGRAMS

Picture fishing

•Aerobics•Art school for Kids•Art•Basketball•Basketball Leagues for adults and youth•Body Sculpt•Boxing & Kickboxing•Cheer•ESL•Film Making•Fitness on Demand•Guitar/Ukulele•Indoor Tracks•Karate•Karate DO•Racquetball•Soccer•Spurs League•Summer Camps•Taekwondo•Tennis•Tennis for the Blind•Volleyball•Volleyball Leagues for the youth•Weight room•Zumba•Zumba Strong

RECREATION CENTERS PROGRAMS

1,346

1,894

1,634

645

960

692

1,1061,036 1,007

300 275368

35 28 23

179

0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400

1,600

1,800

2,000

FY 2015-2016 FY 2016-2017 FY 2017-2018

Water Aerobics Lap Swimming Learn to Swim Swim Teams (4) Aqua Zumba Aqua Cycling

AQUATICS DIVISION

Swim Teams Water Aerobics Learn to Swim

Zumba

Volleyball Aqua Cycling Public

AQUATICS PROGRAMS

CONSTRUCTION DIVISIONManagement of In-house & Outsourced Projects

Installation and repairs of:

• Concrete slabs & sidewalks• Cyclone/Cedar/Block fences• Irrigation systems• Electrical & Lighting fixtures• A/C units & Ice makers• Picnic tables, benches, bike racks• Bleachers, scoreboards• Drinking fountains• Restrooms fixtures• Shade structures• Wooden signs• Doors & Frames• Trash receptacles/Doggie stations

CONSTRUCTION DIVISIONCOMPLETED PROJECTS

• Metal shade structure and cyclone fence at Washington Park

• Metal shade structure at B.P. Newman Park

• Shade Structures at Three Points Pool

• New shades over picnic tables and new Playground at Cigarroa Sports Complex

• ADA Sidewalk to pier and drainage improvements at Robert Muller Park

• Exercise Stations at Sanchez-Ochoa Park

• Dog Parks at Eastwoods Park, Dr. Sandra Leyendecker and North Central Park

• Sign for John Peter & Consuelo Montalvo Park

• Sign for Chacon Bat Park

• Basketball Ct. and Three new Soccer fields at Bartlett Sports Complex

• Fence at Fasken Community Garden

• Walking trail at Las Brisas Park

• Splash Park at Slaughter Park

• Walking trail and soft surface at Chaparral Park

• Metal shade structure at B.P. Newman Park

• Palapa & chimney at Sisters of Mercy - Lazy river

• Replacement of shade at Vista Nueva Park

• Replacement of shade at Mario Tijerina Park

• Bike fix stations & bike racks citywide

• Retaining wall/concrete bench at Maryland Park

INSERT PICTURE

CONSTRUCTION DIVISIONCOMPLETED PROJECTS

District 2. – Cigarroa Area

Three Points Pool

Cigarroa Area

B.P. Newman Park Washington Park

Cigarroa Area

Slaughter Splash Park

CONSTRUCTION DIVISIONCOMPLETED PROJECTS

District 4. – Leyendecker Park

San Francisco Xavier Park

North Central ParkBartlett Complex

Fasken Community Garden

Sanchez-Ochoa ParkLeyendecker Eastwoods

UPCOMING PROJECTS• Dog Park and Inclusionary Playground at Sanchez-Ochoa Park

• Inclusionary Playground at Robert De Llano Park

• Two Sand Volleyball courts at Independence Hills

• One Sand Volleyball Court at Vista Nueva Park

• Restrooms at North Central Park/John Valls

• Skate Park at North Central Park/John Valls

• Dog Park at Bartlett Soccer Complex

• New Playground at McNaboe Park

• Splash Park at El Eden

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENTCONSTRUCTION DIVISION

• Review of Master Plans and analysis of residential plats for Parkland Dedication compliance by Ordinance.

• Review of plans and designs for proposed parkland areas, amenities and estimates.

• Coordinate with various City Departments, Developers and Engineering Firms for Plat approvals.

• Present to Parks Advisory Committee for recommendation of proposed parkland and NPIF*.

• Present to City Council for final approval.

MASTER PLANS AND PARKLAND ACREAGE APPROVEDFY17-18

Subdivision Parkland *NPIFCash in lieu

of land Dist.

Watson Track 1.06 Ac. $85,094.00 $47,700.00 1

Las Fincas 4.13 Ac. $395,326.00 2

Escondido 0.79 Ac. $60,992.19 5

Laredo Town Center Private 5

Stamford Heights $23,864.00 $13,500.00 5

Monaco 1.89 Ac. $30,458.00 6

Springfield North $33,912.00 $19,160.00 6

TOTAL 7.87 Acres $ 629,646.19 $ 80,360.00

PAYMENTS RECEIVED

Subdivision Amount Dist.

Lomas del Sur $100,480.00 1

Cuatro Vientos East $62,486.00 1

Phoenix Village $ 57,776,00 2

TOTAL $ 220,742.00 *Neighborhood Park Improvement Fee

ADOPT A PARK / ADOPT A SPOT PROGRAMS

Park Project

Villa Del Sol Mini Library

Cigarroa Mini Library

North Central Park Wall Mural

North Central Park El Muro del Amor

North Central Park Benches

Bartlett Keisser Memorial

CEMETERY DIVISION

CLASSIFICATION REMAINING SPACES REMAINING TIME

VETERANS 27 9 Months

COLUMBARIUM’S 109 Veteran’s Only

ADULT WELFARE 13 4 MONTHS

ADULT PUBLIC 60 1.5 Years

CREMATION 7 Opening New Area 6 Months

INFANTS 64 2 Years

URBAN HORTICULTURE & FORESTRYProgram Activities:

• Nursery/Tree Farm• Community Gardens• Educational Classes / Workshops• Canseco Agricultural Center• Sustainable Landscapes• Water-wise Native Plantings• Tree planting Events

URBAN HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY

UNI-TRADE STADIUM & SPORTS LEAGUES

SPORTS LEAGUES

Little Leagues/Softball 6

PONY Baseball/Softball League 1

Baseball Select 1

Flag Football 1

Soccer Leagues 2

Adult Baseball League 1

TOTAL 12

CITY LEAGUES

Adult Baseball 3

Soccer Leagues 1

TOTAL 4

RENTALS REVENUE

10 ActIvities $8,000.00

TECOLOTES ATTENDANCE

24 Games @ UNI-TRADE 97,788

2016 2017 2018

Haynes Tennis Courts Haynes Tennis Courts Haynes Tennis Courts Jan thru June

General Attendance 5462 General Attendance 6280 General Attendance 3296

Registered attendance for Tennis Lessons 395 Registered attendance forTennis Lessons 452 Registered attendance for Tennis Lessons 135

Summer Camp Registered 120 Summer Camp Registered 138 Summer Camp Registered 50

* Haynes 95% of the General Attendance is for the Tennis Lessons.

Market Tennis Courts Market Tennis Courts Market Tennis Courts thru June

General Attendance 10 990 General Attendance 11307 General Attendance 5968

Registered attendace for Tennis Lessons 174 Registered attendance for Tennis Lessons 94 Registered attendance for Tennis lessons

Summer Camp Registered 32 Summer Camp Registered 37 Summer Free Lessons 182 free

Events 3 USTA tournaments 400 free Events 4 USTA tournaments 535 free Summer Camp Registered 22

3 play days 150 free 3 play days 150 free Events 1 USTA tournaments 102

11 city tournaments 904 8 city tournaments 840 1 play day 20 free

2 city tournaments 63

1 Round Robin 14 free

Millennial Mondays (LTA) 42 free

General Attendance: Total of people on courts * 30% of the General Attendance is for Tennis Lessons.

Registered attendance for Tennis Lessons : Total students registered during year for Tennis Lessons. The Registered attendance for tennis lessons it's blank

Summer Camp Registered: Total of students registered for Summer Camp because in Market the Lessons started in Summer.

Summer Camp Summer Camp

United - Mark Collins United - Mark Collins Summer Camp

Attendance 120 Attendance 90 United - Mark Collins

Attendance 109

Father Mcnaboe - Raul Salazar Father Mcnaboe - Raul Salazar

Attendance 30 Attendance 45 Father Mcnaboe - Raul Salazar

Attendance 8

Cigarroa - Josue Montoya Cigarroa - Josue Montoya

Attendance 112 Attendance 132 free Cigarroa - Josue Montoya

Camp Attendance 21 free

SUMMARYTENNIS SUMMARY

SPECIAL EVENTS

73 Total Events YTD36 Big Events

• Full Parks Participation, Resource

37 Smaller Events (Requested)• Ribbon Cutting• Unveilings• Ground Breaking• Town Hall Meetings• Clean Ups / Tree Plantings• Partial Participation (Sponsoring)• Assistance to other Departments

Farmers Market WBCA Jamboozie Beer Fest Guns N’ Hoses Big Bad BBQ Sister Cities Operation Crack Down And more…

EventNo. of Events

Halloween / Harvest Festivals 5

Christmas Events 4

New Years Eve Bash 1

Father / Daughter Dances 3

Kite Festival 1

Easter Festivals 3

Jr. Olympic Boxing Event 1

Mother / Son Dance 2

Mother's Day Bingo 1

Art in the Park 1

Mud Run and Festival 1

Fishing Derby 1

July 4th Celebration 1

Family Fun Festival @ Max Mandel 1

Movies in the Park Events(NRPA Parks and Recreation Month) 8

Back to School Bashes 3

Swim competition

4th of July

Fishing Derby

Mud Run

Kite Festival

Easter Egg HuntFarmers Market

Movie Nights

SPECIAL EVENTS

VISIONSCONSTRUCTION

Sustainable material - recycled products and resources that can be replenished in a relatively short amount of time.

Solar reflective paint –ideal for application to polycarbonate, glass concrete, wood (windows, outdoor walls, slabs, roofs) that can reduce the suns’ heat by up to 70%.

Porous asphalt - pavement that lets water run through it and soak into the ground below. It reduces storm runoff and helps keep roadways and parking lots free of puddles.

Green roofs – roof that is partially or completely covered with vegetation, planted over a water-proofing membrane to absorb rainwater and provide insulation to lower urban temperatures.

VISIONSURBAN HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY

Rain gardens

Edible forest garden

Wild flower meadows

Native adaptive plants

AQUATICS

Introduction of UV system in all pools & splash parks

VISIONS

CERTIFICATIONS

• Mountain Bike Ride Leader

• Senior Fitness Instructors

• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)

• Certified Park and Recreation Professional

• Certifications for adaptive aquatics

GRANTS OPPORTUNITIESTexas Parks and Wildlife• Local Parks Grants

- Local Parks Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Max. Grant $1 million- Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation-Grant $500,000- Local Parks Small Community Recreation-Grant $75,000- Local Parks Urban Indoor Recreation-Grant $1 million- Local Parks Non-Urban Indoor Recreation-Grant $750,000

• Recreational Trails Grants $400,000• Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP)

National Park Service• Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy $750,000

VISIONSSPECIAL EVENTS

Labor Day Festival

• Food Vendors / Craft Vendors• Live Music• Competitions (Archery, Cannon Ball

Throw, Obstacle Course Tractor Skills)• Face Painting, Craft making for Kids• Rides (Train Ride)

Laredo Corn Festival

• All Day Live Music (outdoor stage)• Food Vendors• Corn eating contest• Rock Wall, Train Rides, Bungee Rides,

Hay Rides• Small Carnival

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE• Mountain Bike Clinics• Kayak Lessons• Archery Clinics• Hiking Clinics with Walk• Vendors/ Music/ Food

VISIONSSPECIAL EVENTS

Different Locations / Bi-Monthly

OUTDOOR CONCERTS• Music on the Hill• Blues• Jazz• Faith• Vendors / Food

Future Baseball Opportunities

• Round Rock Express (Triple A Affiliate of Texas Rangers) vs Dos Laredos TecolotesExhibition Games (March)

• Hosting LISD Regular Season Games

• Region 4 Texas High School Baseball All Star Game (Players from Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo and Valley) (June)

• Hosting Texas Professional Baseball Association of Scouts Showcase to evaluate local talent (August)

• Fall High School Baseball Tournament/Showcase (October)

• USSSA Baseball Sanction Tournaments (September – December)

Special Events

• Professional Soccer Games – Fall Only

• Outdoor Concerts

• Running and Cycling Marathons

• Boxing/Wrestling Matches

• Car Shows

• Farmers Market

• Movies at the Stadium

• MLB Playoffs and World Series Games Viewing

VISIONSUNI-TRADE STADIUM SPECIAL EVENTS

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