This department implements parks improvements in accordance with the Strategic Parks Plan and Parks Parcel Tax projects and is responsible for cemetery operations, and day-to-day management of 337 acres of parks, sports fields, trails, public open spaces, urban forest and playgrounds. Parks facilities that are maintained by this department include Splashpark, Skatepark, Spirit Square, Sybil Andrews Cottage, tennis courts, soccer and baseball facilities, bike park and sand volleyball courts. Two cemeteries and 76 active parks require turf, irrigation and horticulture maintenance. The department also maintains oceanfront and McIvor Lake boat ramps, 240 garbage receptacles and 24 outdoor washrooms.
