Message from DeSoto Parks and Recreation Director
This annual report will include snapshots of accomplishments as well as strategic plans used to address issues that are unique to our community. DeSoto Parks & Recreation have evolved into an essential service within this community. Some of the most critical issues we face include: the enhancement of healthy living opportunities, addressing increased healthcare concerns, restoring equity in economic vitality, engaging in difficult social conscious conversations, advocating environmental preservation and implementation of processes to identify specific desires that are most relevant to this community. DeSoto Parks and Recreation continued to care for our communities, demonstrating that parks and recreation professionals and programs are adaptable despite limitations imposed by social and health crisis. As a forward-thinking organization, we established strategic priorities that served as our roadmap in enhancing parks, delivering inclusive and equitable recreational opportunities, and strengthening our alliances with various partnerships. We made great strides in affirming our pledge to provide programs, services, and economic inclusiveness by the implementation of equitable principals. No doubt the year’s events changed the course of the park and recreation industry and our lives. Yet, DeSoto Parks and Recreation remained steadfast as we continued providing families with quality parks and recreation programs.
Chris Glover
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