parks department

Municipal recreation bureau

A parks department is a government agency responsible for maintaining public parks, recreation areas, and green spaces within a city, county, or state.

It handles landscaping, playground upkeep, trail maintenance, and often manages community programs like sports leagues or summer camps: The parks department is hiring seasonal workers for the summer.

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Residential community governing bodies

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Agency overseeing construction permits

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Agency maintaining civic infrastructure

facilities management · sanitation department

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