Responsible for providing, conducting and supervising public playgrounds, play fields, indoor recreation centers and other recreation areas and facilities owned or controlled by the city. The Department of Recreation shall have the power to conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner. Maintains 60 acres of park and playground areas which geographically span the entire city, including eight athletic fields which are used for Little League sports, adult sport activities and our city stadium, Casey Field. Maintains the grounds around five municipal buildings, median strips and landscapes seasonal flowers and plants throughout the city limits.