Pearland’s parks are strong and getting stronger. A City parks department adds greatly to the quality of life, attractiveness and vitality of a community. Pearland Parks & Recreation does that many times over, every day. We have programs for all ages, many produced by our staff, with a focus on providing quality and variety. Operationally, I’m very proud that our City’s Parks & Recreation Department is one of a select group of departments across the USA that have become certified through the Commission on Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). In fact, CAPRA recently approved Pearland for an expedited recertification review in May 2018, which is all thanks to our staff’s
PEARLAND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Tom Reid MAYOR Tony Carbone COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 1 Derrick Reed COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 2 MAYOR PRO TEM Gary Moore COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 3 Keith Ordeneaux COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 4 J David Little COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 5 Trent Perez COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 6 Woody Owens COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 7 CITY ADMINISTRATION Clay Pearson CITY MANAGER Jon Branson DEPUTY CITY MANAGER Trent Epperson ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD pearland in motion
continuing excellence in documenting and producing results. City of Pearland Parks & Recreation successfully partners with a multitude of groups, which was evidenced during the recent renovation of the Tom Reid Public Library. The library facilities in Pearland, while they exist on land owned by the City, are operated through the Brazoria County Library System. Our Parks & Recreation Department has hosted programs for the Library during its renovation at the Recreation Center & Natatorium. Now, the Tom Reid Library on Liberty Drive is open and ready to continue their great services. We have in our Capital Improvements Program plans for a future library on Shadow Creek Parkway. Be sure to stay tuned as that thinking progresses. One big thing that I want to share is that our major, long-standing parks are set to receive significant upgrades. Check out our YouTube channel for our February update about construction at Independence Park & Centennial Park, as well as our brand new Delores Fenwick Nature Center on Magnolia next to our recycling center operated in partnership by Keep Pearland Beautiful. Centennial Park is set to open first (probably by the time you read this) with new amenities and additional ballfields. The work at Independence Park continues, with major
earthwork being done to create the stage (literally) for a future outdoor amphitheater. Pearland parks remain strong and highly valued. Take a look through this Pearland in Motion to get a sense of where to participate and play this summer.
Layni Cade POSITION 1 Charles B. Stevens, Chair POSITION 2 Bethany Earl POSITION 3 Vicky Smith, Vice Chair POSITION 4 Ted Mittica
POSITION 5 Mike Wilson POSITION 6 Adrian Hernandez POSITION 7
2 Your complete guide to City of Pearland programs, services and recreational activities.
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