FAQS/ Accomplishments

The Parks and Recreation Department handles a wide range of environmental and recreational services. Employees maintain approximately 1,400 acres of park property, including Cameron Park, the Brazos River Corridor and numerous neighborhood parks. Crews also enhance city facilities like City Hall and the Waco Convention Center with scenic landscaping, while preparing athletic fields and beautifying nearly 100 miles of right-of-ways and creeks. Flowers and shrubs are produced year-round in a greenhouse, trees are planted regularly, and seeds are spread throughout Waco.

The department is also playing a large role in the planting of thousands of tree seedlings at the Lake Waco Wetlands. To learn how to donate a tree or adopt a park, contact (254) 750-8097

Waco’s geography allows for prime hiking and biking trails, and the department seeks to develop community areas with friendly features like spray parks.

Three recreation centers offer non-stop activities and programs for all ages.

The department facilitates more than 70 special events throughout the year. In order to produce our programs and events, we must rely strongly on the support of local businesses and individuals.

Host

2008 Texas Public Pool Council Aquatic Conference

2007 USSSA Hispanic State Tournament

Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF):
2010 & 2011 Games of Texas
2006 Boys State Basketball Tournament
2006, 2007 Region V Regional Track & Field meet
1995, 1996, 1999, 2001, 2005 Games of Texas

Water Park:
2007 Region V Regional Swim meet

Awards

2007
TFEA
Best Ad Series, Best T-shirt design, Best sponsorship Package - Brazos Nights
Best Event Magazine Flyer, Best TV Promotion - Park Ranger/Cameron Park Promotions

Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF):
Platinum Member City Award
Presidents Award: Cynthia Simms

2006
Texas Trails Network State Conference:
“Great Texas Two Step Award” - Partnership Award - City of Waco Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Waco Bike Club for trail advocacy.
“Great Texas Tall Tale Award” - Publicity Award - Cameron Park trail map

Texas Recreation and Parks Society: Lonestar Programming Class II - Ride Cameron Park
Texas Festivals and Events Association: Best New Event Under $75,000 - Ride Cameron Park