Amarillo Parks and Recreation is committed to building our community through parks and programs by encouraging health and wellness, creating positive economic benefits, and enhancing the community’s ecological systems. The park system improves the quality of life by providing recreational opportunities for people and protecting the natural environment. Park and open space facilities are comprised
of school playgrounds, school parks, linear and ornamental parks, neighborhood, community, and regional parks. Of the 2,906 acres dedicated to parks, golf and open areas, 2,083 acres are developed for public use, which includes the two 36-hole golf complexes containing 732 acres of land. Programs: The Parks & Recreation Department is comprised of several divisions to include Park Administration, Park Maintenance, Athletics, Aquatics, Recreation, Special Events, Golf, Tennis and the Zoo. On an annual basis, the department provides a wide variety of recreational and leisure opportunities for all ages and interests. Information regarding the department and the many opportunities it provides is available in a number of print media to include our Park Guide and Summer In The City publications, brochures, fliers, water bill inserts, newspaper printings and public service announcements. The department also works with local radio and television outlets to promote our programs and activities. Information can also be found electronically at www.amarilloparks.org. People: The Parks & Recreation Department is proud to have sponsored or co-sponsored programs, activities or events that touched over 650,000 participants this past year. In addition, thousands of other individuals have taken advantage of the parks, city lakes, trails and open spaces available to them throughout the community.
