The Parks and Recreation Department provides services, facilities, recreational and social activities for all citizens of Mobile. Parks and Recreation is comprised of five sub-departments including Operations, Parks, Recreation, Events, Azalea City Golf Course, and the Mobile Tennis Center. The Parks and Recreation Department has the following Vision Mission Core Values and Goals.
The Operations Department oversees all support functions such as Human Resources, Fleet Management, Rentals/Permits, and Contracts.
The Parks Department maintains all park grounds, athletic fields, landscaping of parks and key city properties, and supporting events.
The Recreation Department coordinates all community centers, programming, athletics (youth/adult), aquatics, seniors and therapeutics.
The Events Department plans, coordinates, and executes Events to enhance the quality of life of citizens in Mobile and surrounding areas.
Tennis has three facilities, one of which has 60 courts, and they coordinate tournaments, leagues and tennis court rentals.
The golf course, nestled in beautiful Langan Park, is a lush expanse featuring Champion Bermuda greens with Bermuda 419 tees and fairways. It is a local favorite, catering equally to the needs of the skilled and the novice golfer.
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