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Parks and Recreation

department
16 mentions across 7 events

Also known as: Parks & Rec, City of El Paso Parks and Recreation

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is a municipal department managing 287 city parks and offering programs and recreational services for individuals of all ages. The department is nationally accredited and has maintained accreditation since 2018. It oversees facilities including aquatic centers, recreation centers, trails, and sports programs throughout El Paso.
7 eventsLast active Tracked since $12.7M city spending

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parks (13)
contract (9)
governance (5)
public safety (5)
budget (4)
environment (3)
appointment (2)
utilities (1)

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mentioned (11)
requester (5)

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Legislative threads where Parks and Recreation is mentioned

Case File 26-0841

3 hearings since Jul 2026·Last: Jul 21, 2026·Budget·Site·Notable

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801 Texas Avenue, 2nd Floor, El Paso, TX 79901·Show on Google Maps ↗
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July 2026

Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements
requester

Award of Solicitation 2026-0085 for Security Guard Services at Parks Utilities facilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. of Oklahoma City, OK, for a three-year term at an estimated total of $1,958,130.00. The City Manager would be authorized to establish funding sources, make budget transfers, and execute related documents.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0085 Security Guard Services - Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for a term of three (3) year(s) for an estimated amount of $1,958,130.

$2.0M
Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements
requester

Award of Solicitation 2026-0085 for Security Guard Services at Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. of Oklahoma City for a three-year term at an estimated $1,958,130, funded by the General Fund.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0085 Security Guard Services - Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for a term of three (3) year(s) for an estimated amount of $1,958,130.

$2.0M
Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements

The City is awarding a three-year Security Guard Services contract for Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for an estimated total of $1,958,130.00, following a Best Value Bid procurement process.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0085 Security Guard Services - Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for a term of three (3) year(s) for an estimated amount of $1,958,130.

$653K
Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements

Award of Solicitation 2026-0085 for Security Guard Services at Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. of Oklahoma City for a three-year term at an estimated $1,958,130, funded by the General Fund.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0085 Security Guard Services - Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for a term of three (3) year(s) for an estimated amount of $1,958,130.

$2.0M
Bids

Award of Solicitation 2026-0193 for Small Engine Repairs to Rio Seco Ag, LLC (Group 1) and Pedro C. Villalobos dba Dyer Cycle (Group 2) for an initial three-year term of $120,000 with a two-year option of $80,000, totaling $200,000 over five years. Funded through the General Fund for the Streets and Maintenance and Parks and Recreation departments.

…030-32120-P3210 (Streets and Maintenance) 451-1000-532040-51295-P5120 (Parks and Recreation) Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All This was a Low Bid Pr…

$200K
Board Agenda Items

Informational discussion where OSAB members share observations from their visits to open space areas.

Information and Discussion: Observations from OSAB members of open space areas Contact: Emigdio Gonzalez, Parks and Recreation, GonzalezEX5@elpasotexas.gov

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Informational discussion presenting the Open Space Advisory Board's (OSAB) annual report.

Information and Discussion: OSAB Annual Report Contact: Emigdio Gonzalez, Parks and Recreation, GonzalezEX5@elpasotexas.gov

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Board discussion and action to approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 Open Space Advisory Board meeting.

Discussion and Action: Minutes for the April 15, 2025, Open Space Advisory Board Meeting Contact: Emigdio Gonzalez, Parks and Recreation, GonzalezEX5@elpasotexas.gov

Board Agenda Items

An informational update on new appointments to the City's Open Space Advisory Board.

Information and Discussion: Update on the new appointments to the Open Space Advisory Board Contact: Emigdio Gonzalez, Parks and Recreation, GonzalezEX5@elpasotexas.gov

May 2026

Board Agenda Items

Discussion and action on a Hearing Officer's report recommending termination of Parks and Recreation employee Rosa Montes under Civil Service Commission Ordinance 8065 for policy violations while on duty.

Discussion and Action on Hearing Officer’s Report and Recommendation: Rosa Montes- Parks and Recreation- Termination In accordance with the Civil Service Commission, Ordinance 8065 Rules and Regulatio