The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for managing the City's parks and recreation activities as well as the operations of the City owned cemetery. The Parks and Recreation divisions are supported by funds derived from the General Fund and other revenues collected for special recreation programs and services.

In addition to the primary responsibility of maintaining and programming the various parks and recreation facilities, the divisions work cooperatively with public agencies (schools, churches, youth agencies, Chamber of Commerce, service clubs, etc.), in coordinating all leisure services within the City.