FY27 Proposed Budget

Parks and Recreation Department

Department Mission

The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to increase community engagement and connection by providing accessible outdoor spaces, recreation facilities and programs to encourage interaction by all community members; protect and enhance the natural environment; preserve the history and culture of the community in Oakland Cemetery and showcase public art throughout the park system.

Department Description

The Parks & Recreation Department provides leadership and direction to the Parks Maintenance, Government Buildings, Recreation, and Oakland Cemetery divisions as well as operates the Farmer’s Market.

“Parks and Recreation provides spaces, places and programs that bring our community together.”

Parks and Recreation Department

- Juli Seydell-Johnson

Contact information

Telephone: 319-356-5107 Address: 220 South Gilbert Street

Parks & Recreation Director: Juli Seydell-Johnson Website: www.icgov.org

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