🌟 Cities and Towns Week Spotlight: ajparksandrec! 🌟 Let’s take a moment to appreciate one of the most incredible departments in our city—the Parks and Recreation Department! They don’t just oversee our parks; they’re the heartbeat of our community, ensuring everyone knows we care! 💚 From managing 11 public parks 🏞️, our multi-generation center, aquatic center, and even the rodeo grounds, to overseeing the youth advisory council and senior center, there’s practically nothing they don’t handle! They also maintain dozens of trails, sports facilities, and ramadas. Talk about multitasking! 🎉 Their impact is felt throughout the community: •Parents can find classes and events that keep their kids active and engaged. 🧒 •Kids have places to connect and play, from parks to pools to a skatepark! 🌟 •Seniors enjoy daily meals at the senior center on a pay-as-needed basis. 🍽️ And let’s not forget the major events they host! 🎆 From the annual Fourth of July festival to the holiday show, ...