Reports
In October 2011, Montgomery Parks presented its Fall 2010 Semi-Annual Report to the Montgomery County Council. Below are a few highlights from the report:
Volunteerism
Volunteerism in the Parks has continued to increase, with more than 8,500 volunteers contributing over 82,000 hours in fiscal year 2011 (July 2009 - June 2010) - an equivalent value of $1.7 million! Montgomery Parks wishes to thank all of its generous volunteers for their support. We couldn’t do it without you! Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Increased Profitability
Montgomery Parks continues to generate sufficient funding through user fees to support its ice rinks, tennis centers, event centers, and seasonal park amenities such as the boat rentals and miniature trains, eliminating the need for tax-funded dollars to operate these facilities.
Reduced Costs
Energy conservation continues to be a top priority for Montgomery Parks. Since the introduction of our Energy Conservation Program in 2003, Montgomery Parks has saved more than $4,500,000 in energy costs.
Impact of Fiscal Year 2011 Reductions
The fiscal year (FY)2011 Parks budget is approximately $10,000,000 or 12.6% below our FY2010 budget. This reduction meant Parks had to cut a signficant number of staff positions as well as much of the funding for supplies, materials, equipment, and other resources needed to keep our park system in top shape.
