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FROM THE SENIOR DIRECTOR
OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Greetings,

As I write this letter, six months into the COVID-19 pandemic,
I think about all the changes we’ve had to endure to stay safe
and healthy. The Parks and Recreation team has spent this
time cleaning and organizing centers, creating new virtual and
physical distancing activities, and most importantly continuing
to provide meals to our seniors and youth. I would like to share
many of the updates that happened in Parks and Recreation
since March.

• Special Events is now under the umbrella of Parks and Recreation.

• Community Centers received new Gym floors, all floors were buffed and deep cleaned. Staff handmade
protective face masks for employees, and over 28,123 meals were distributed to children ages 0-18.

• Azalea City Golf Course staff cleaned and sanitized clubhouse, aerated greens, driving range, trees
and fairways, completed irrigation upgrade project funded by Alabama Trust Fund Grant, contractor
installed 45’ section of curb in parking lot and parking lot was restriped, painted fire lane in front of
clubhouse, painted tee markers & fairway yardage markers and cleaned 80 golf carts.

• Tennis Centers staff patched and resurfaced 6 Tennis courts, 118 light poles were painted, 9.5 miles of
chain link fence was painted around 26 Tennis courts, 3 storage sheds were painted, 15 picnic tables
were painted, 8 sets of bleachers were painted & park benches, 14 white canopy frames were painted
plus 28 trash bins, court assignment board painted & 26 umpire chairs assembled.

• Programming staff created virtual activities

• Senior Centers staff delivered over 13,785 meals, created over 35 virtual recreation videos, plus virtual
bingo. Posters were made for daily drive by visits with Seniors who had to stay in.

I strongly encourage you to get out and explore our parks and amenities and connect with nature.

Thank you,

Shonnda Smith
Senior Director of Parks and Recreation

Vision: Mission: Core Values:

Fun and Safe Places where To increase the Social, Emotional Customer Service
Everybody is Somebody and Physical well-being of our Teamwork
community by providing Diversity
diverse activities in secure
and welcoming spaces.