Operating Budget 2025-2026

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

NARRATIVE

The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide inclusive facilities, in conjunction with schools and private organizations that present a variety of recreational amenities including passive and active programs for residents of all ages. FY 2024-2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Collected over $1 million in revenue across all programs. • Hired new positions: Parks & Natural Land Coordinator and Recreation Associate • Upgraded and/or replaced seven aging playgrounds with new equipment.

• Retrofitted the Community Center gyms for air conditioning. • Added a new credit card system for program registration.

FY 2025-2026 OBJECTIVES • Complete the first phase of the Meadowbrook Greenway. • Complete the North Main Trail. • Continue to upgrade playgrounds throughout the Town of Blacksburg. • Determine the future location of the new Recreation Center. • Further improve Town parks and amenities. .

2022/2023 Actual

2023/2024 Actual

2024/2025 Adopted

2024/2025 Projected

2025/2026 Proposed

PARKS AND RECREATION

Programs Offered

695

637

750

750

750

Recreation Center - People Entering

150,000

111,729

150,000

120,000

120,000

Picnic Shelter Rentals

603

570

600

600

600

Aquatic Center - People Entering Price House Nature Center - People Entering

61,000

66,360

62,000

66,000

66,000

6,121 9,173

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

Golf Course-Rounds Played

10,504

10,000

10,500

10,500

88