A Look Into SPAR

SPAR has Seven Divisions:

Administration
Athletics
Environmental Services
Event Services
Grounds/Building Maintenance
Planning and Development
Recreation

Responsible for:

Maintenance, appearance and operation of City properties, including: government offices, fire stations, assembly facilities, recreation centers, parks, athletic facilities, cemeteries, flower beds, rights-of-way, and all municipal grounds.

Operates:

Many special event facilities including convention and meeting facilities, entertainment venues and stadiums. SPAR is also responsible for programming, scheduling, equipment facilitation, site preparation, set-up, and clean up.

SPAR has:

63 parks with more than 29,000 acres
18 Recreation Centers
5 Swimming Pools
46 Playgrounds
300 Flower/Rose Beds
4 Cemeteries

28 Highly visible grounds such as: The Barnwell Garden and Art Center, Festival Plaza and others. SPAR repairs & maintains the plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing, etc. of 125 city owned properties. SPAR provides a clean and safe environment in 52 city-owned facilities.

Annually:

267,000 youth and adults use the recreation centers
65,000 adults and children participate in special programs offered at recreation centers citywide
6000 participate in track, basketball, baseball and softball leagues
More than 300,000 citizens and tourists visit Independence Stadium and Fairgrounds Field
1.2 million visitors and citizens are served by SPAR through its role in festivals, special events, parades, trade shows and conventions