Parks
We have an extraordinary number of parks located across the city, each with a variety of amenities. From lush green fields, to soccer nets and disc golf, you're sure to find something the whole family can enjoy.
Some of the city's major parks are listed below. For a complete listing, view the parks map.
Don't let it loose: Invasive species at home
Goldfish and koi are non-native species and are considered to be invasive because of the adverse effects they can have in areas like retention ponds. Without any natural predators, goldfish and koi can outcompete other species in the area, creating an unbalanced and unhealthy ecosystem that is costly to fix.
Visit our Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) page to learn more about the harmful effects of these species to our waterways.
Parks and open space maintenance service standards
We maintain more than 200 manicured park areas, totaling 840 acres. This includes 650 acres of irrigated turf, 86 flower beds containing 30,000 plants, 400 shrub beds, and 20,000 trees.
In 2019, a review of parks maintenance standards was completed to determine where adjustments could be made in an effort to achieve the appropriate balance of community service and long-term resource sustainability. The findings of the review helped to shape some adjustments to service levels, which have since been incorporated.