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Department of Parks and Recreation
2009 Mid-Year Report May 11, 2009
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Mission
The mission of Vestavia Hills Parks and
Recreation is to enhance the quality of life for
its citizens.
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Programs

• Dance Classes
• Art Classes
• Manners Classes
• Drama
• Baton

• Bridge
• Bingo
• Travel Opportunities
• Dominoes
• Exercise/Wellness
• Financial Seminars
• Health Seminars
• Cooking Classes

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Youth Sports
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Highlights

• E-Recycling Event
• Christmas Parade
• Mayors Teen Council Movie in the Park
• Alabama Recreation and Parks Association District
  III Awards
• Christmas Tree Recycling Program

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Highlights (continued)

• Liberty Park named Outstanding Park for the
  National Softball Association
• Alabama Passport to Fitness
• The Parks and Recreation Information Brochure

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Expenditures

• 55.86 Expended YTD
• Large Purchases
• New Truck
• 3 New Computers
• Utilities
• Maintenance and Repair

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Revenue
Revenue Received YTD 239,855.69

• Sources of Revenue
• Youth Sports
• Summer Swim Program
• Programs
• Facility Rentals

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Staff Experience
Knowledge is the key to any successful
organization.

• 200 Years Experience
• 60 years in Programming
• The Alabama Recreation and Parks Association
• The National Recreation and Parks Association
• Workshops/Continuing Education

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Part Time Center Monitors Dennis Hardy John Fowler
Part Time Skate Park Monitors Jay Salilias Alex
McKown Chris Miranda
Liberty Park Steve Miller-Crew Leader Richard
Brennan Chris Ambrose Tommy Townes George
Hobdy Elna Reynolds
West Vestavia Crew Leader - Vacant Beau
Markum Kenny Taylor Fred Harris Ronnie
Loggins Robert Godwin
Cahaba Heights Eugene Mallory-Crew Leader Eugene
Henry Keandre Minter
Nights/Weekends Nick Dudley-Supervisor Kareem
Duncan Part Time Ron Robinson Part Time Rajan
Rowell Part Time Thomas Penn Part
Time Michael Swann -- Part Time 2 Seasonal Part
Time
The Swim staff report to the Director Summer
Swim Staff Ralph Gold Senior Pool
Supervisor Candia Cole Pool Supervisor Bethany
Landis Head Lifeguard 9 Life Guards
Note The Crew Leader at Wald Park and the 2
Seasonal Part Time have been eliminated For the
remainder of FY09 to Help with the recent budget
cuts.
26 Full Time Personnel 12 Part Time Personnel 14
Seasonal Personnel 52 Total Personnel
Updated May 5, 2009
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Facilities

• Wald Park
• Civic Center (Main Office, Gymnasium, Meeting
  Space, Classrooms)
• 5 Lighted Fields (Primarily Baseball)
• Skate Park
• Community Swimming Pool (City operated 4
  months/BSL operated 8 months)
• Walking Track
• 2 Playgrounds
• Pavilion
• 8 Lighted Tennis Courts
• 3 Large Meeting Spaces (Lodge, Dogwood Room
  Vestavian Room)
• Maintenance Compound
• 5 Undeveloped Acres

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Facilities (continued)

• Liberty Park
• All Fields are used by a variety of
  sports/programs
• 5 Athletic Fields (Softball Diamonds with 300
  Foot Fences)
• 4 Athletic Fields (Softball Diamonds with 225
  Foot Fences)
• 5 Athletic Fields (Varying Size Rectangular
  Fields used Primarily for Soccer)
• 2 Storm Shelters (Almost Completed)
• The Library Utilizes the Meeting Space for a
  Satellite Library
• Cahaba Heights
• 4 Athletic Fields used Primarily for Baseball
• Walking Trail and Picnic Area
• New Merkel Activities Center (Used Daily by
  Seniors Programs)

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Facilities (continued)

• Little Shades Creek Park
• 3 Picnic Pavilions
• Playground
• Open Field
• Restrooms
• Byrd Park
• Walking Track
• Playground
• Frisbee Golf Holes
• Picnic Areas
• Shallowford Park
• Playground
• Picnic Area

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• Boulder Canyon Trails
• A network of trails that connect Central
  Elementary School with Round Hill Road (It
  includes many areas that have been improved by
  Eagle Scouts and an outdoor classroom.
• The New Library will be on the North end of the
  trails
• Other Areas Maintained by Parks and Recreation
• Chateau Vestavia Field (primarily used by
  lacrossethe field is owned by Chateau Vestavia
  which has agreed to allow use by our programs)
• Central Field (primarily soccerowned by BOE)
• Pizitz practice football field (primarily used by
  lacrosse owned by BOE)
• East Field (used by baseball and softball owned
  by BOE)
• Trash Collection and Restroom Maintenance of the
  Sybil Temple

Facilities (continued)
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Current Needs

• Multi-purpose fields continue to be the number
  one need (including a 15-18 year old baseball
  field)
• Upgrades to the Civic Center or a new Civic
  Center
• The tennis courts are in need of
  repair/reconstruction
• New and updated bleachers

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Current Needs (continued)

• Fence replacement/repair at Liberty Park
• Parking lot issues at Cahaba Heights (in
  conjunction with the BOE)
• Wooden Utility Poles at some of our facilities
  need to replaced
• Removal of the concrete bleachers at Cahaba
  Heights

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Upcoming Events/Activities

• I Love America Summer Celebration Series
• All-Star Games
• Regional and National Level Athletic Events at
  Liberty Park
• Seminars for Seniors
• Summer Swim Season
• Shades Mountain Baptist Church

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Conclusion

• Economics
• Staff
• Outlook

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Questions?