 Over 450 City of Fort Worth Park and Recreation professionals use their diverse range of skills to make this a great place to live, work and play every day. We're celebrating Park and Recreation Month this July by recognizing the vital role Park and Recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of the communities. With passion, creativity and enthusiasm, we show that Park and Recreation is where community grows. With 12,893 acres and growing of Parkland and public spaces CTY, we create opportunities for residents, families and visitors to get outside to enjoy everything our beautiful city has to offer. We make sure that everyone has a chance to grow and play regardless of age or ability with three inclusive playgrounds, including the first playground in the United States to implement a universal design to create access for all. Recreation experts at 20 community centers throughout Fort Worth provide a variety of classes, community events and lifelong learning opportunities for kids, teens, adults and seniors ensuring our community members thrive all year long. Residents of all ages get fit and have fun with a variety of sports, whether it's on a team, solo or pick up game. We cultivate a high quality of life here in the oldest and longest running tree city USA in Texas, all while preserving, managing and growing Fort Worth's urban forest. We preserve our history while working side by side with community partners to build a vibrant future. Reservamos nuestra historia mientras trabajando al lado de la comunidad para construir un futuro vibrante. Through exemplary land stewardship, we manage the largest city-owned nature center in the United States, conserving our local ecosystems to enhance the flora and fauna for our ever-growing population to ensure a sustainable home for all. By mowing our parks, medians, alleys and city facilities, and by eliminating illegal graffiti on commercial, residential and private property, we beautify the great city of Fort Worth. When your report to us and my FW app, we make sure your requests are taken care of promptly. Fort Worth stays cool and refreshed while splashing the heat away in our pool and spray ground. We keep the lights running on Fort Worth's athletic spaces. Making sure our community can safely participate in sports, whether it's on the field or at Hawes Athletic Center. By working out contracts with local businesses and organizations, we make sure that our community continues to thrive through mutually beneficial partnerships while keeping our parks beautiful. Our professional staff provides residents with all the tools they need to perfect their game while relaxing at top rated golf courses across Fort Worth. We grow our community engagement by offering our residents a plethora of ways to volunteer in their parks, on their trails and along the waterways that make Fort Worth where the best begins. By maintaining 297 parks, our experts create spaces for community to grow through worry-free outdoor recreation, whether it be for a picnic, neighborhood, celebration or a bike ride through the city. From frontline staff to behind the scenes professionals, City of Fort Worth Park and Recreation employees bring innovation, dedication and excellent customer service to residents of Fort Worth. We're honored to serve with such a passionate team working together across the city. This month we applaud all the ways they engage with our residents in all of our facilities to ensure our city remains a place where community grows.