PARKS MAINTENANCE
Function
The 61500 cost center funds the Maintenance Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. The
Division is responsible for addressing maintenance needs for 36 Recreation sites on 321 acres. By
providing this service, the Maintenance Division supplies the means for Smyrna citizens to enjoy the
outdoors in safe, clean surroundings. This Division currently functions with 11 FT positions, and a City-
wide landscape contract. This account is also where Parks Improvements are budgeted.
Parks Maintenance oversees various maintenance activities including those required by playground
equipment, tennis and basketball courts, athletic fields, passive play areas, landscaped properties, and
multi-use and concession facilities. Some maintenance tasks are scheduled as preventive maintenance.
Taking a proactive posture in completing maintenance related tasks aids in controlling the total cost of
those tasks. Other unscheduled or emergency tasks are reactive in nature by necessity. Inspections of
Park grounds are conducted on a regular basis.
Major Goals & Objectives
• Boost Community Engagement and Satisfaction.
• Successfully manage the Parks Maintenance budget at or below approved amounts.
• Maintain sports fields to a standard that provides a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Ensure Safe and Accessible Parks.
• Enhance Environmental Sustainability in wooded areas throughout the parks.
Performance Measures
• Respond within 48 hours to resident concerns, maintain high cleanliness standards, and ensure
parks remain attractive and welcoming spaces for public enjoyment.
• Optimize resource allocation, track maintenance performance, and explore cost-effective
solutions to maximize service delivery while staying within budget.
• Successfully manage all Sports Field Maintenance to be done by Parks Staff that coincides with
FY22 Preventive Maintenance Program for Sports Fields.
• Regularly inspect and maintain park facilities, playgrounds, and trails to provide a safe and
inclusive environment for all residents. This includes a bimonthly inspection from a CPSI.
• Cut back all vines growing up trees in N. Cooper Lake Park, Durham Park, Brinkley Park, Poplar
Creek Trail, Lake Ct. Park, and Tolleson Park.
• Create a set of maintenance standards designed specifically for each park.
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