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Our mission is to provide exceptional park and recreation services that enhance the livability of our community and the lives of the people we serve.

 

Click on a link below to go directly to a park or facility.

 

 

 

Thurston Area

The Thurston area is east of 58th Street.

It includes Thurston Park, Jack B. Lively Memorial Park, Splash!, Lively Park Swim Center, Wallace M. Ruff Jr. Memorial Park (home of the magnolia arboretum), Jesse Maine Memorial Park, and Bob Artz Memorial Park.

 

Click on a park name on the map or a link in the right-hand side bar to find out more.

 

 

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