Main Office of Department of Parks and Recreation Moves to New City Hall

Sacramento, California, July 20, 2005 – The main office of the Department of Parks and Recreation is relocating to the new City Hall located at 915 I Street. The main office will be closed the afternoon of Thursday, July 21st and all day on Friday, July 22nd. The office will resume normal business operation on Monday, July 25th.

The following departmental offices will be located at the new City Hall: Office of the Director; Park Planning, Design and Development; Administrative Services; and the management of Marketing and Special Event Services. The address and general telephone number for the Department of Parks and Recreation is 915 I Street, 5th Floor, Sacramento, California, 95814, (916) 808-5200.

With more than 2,000 staff members during peak summer season, and a budget of almost $45 million per year, the Department of Parks and Recreation oversees an extensive system of services and facilities. The Department maintains more than 3,000 acres of developed parkland; manages more than 190 park, recreation and bikeway projects; operates over 20 aquatic facilities and 18 community centers with numerous programs, rental uses and leisure enrichment classes; and provides recreation and human services programs that serve the region and enrich people’s lives at all ages.

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