Parks and Recreation Department Budget Highlights

The Parks and Recreation Department was created in FY/00 to better serve the recreation needs of the residents of Albuquerque and the surrounding metropolitan areas. This department is organized into the following divisions: Park Management, Recreation Services, Open Space, Golf, and Administration.

Parks and Recreation Department Budget Highlights [pdf, 480k].

Mission

Services will be improved by better coordinating and providing well planned, maintained, and operated parks, trails, and recreation facilities. These facilities include parks, sports fields, swimming pools, golf courses, open space facilities, and other specialized recreation facilities.

Performance Plan Program Strategies

Affordable and Quality Golf [pdf, 136k]

Provide Quality Recreation [pdf, 148k]

Promote Safe Use of Firearms [pdf, 120k]

Open Space Management [pdf, 228k]