This division also works with the neighborhoods in planning parks that address the needs of park users. The Recreation Division initiates and oversees a comprehensive program of recreational activities for all ages and abilities, many of which are held at the recreation centers and the Boulder Reservoir. Mountain Parks Division manages approximately 7000 acres of natural resource lands, providing education, visitor services and resource management programs. The Public Works Department is responsible for planning, building and maintaining the City infrastructure, managing public investments, protecting the public health and safety, promoting environmental quality, and planning for future needs and changes. There are four divisions within Public Works.
Administration provides a variety of support services for the overall department.
The two major areas of support are customer service and budget management. Development and Inspection Services assists in the protection of the public health, safety and welfare and ensures quality construction through code enforcement, development review and inspection. Transportation develops and maintains a safe, efficient, environmentally sound and balanced transportation system. Water Utilities manages the City's raw water and drinking water supplies, provides high quality treated water, collects and treats wastewater, develops flood channels, and installs and maintains storm sewers. For more information, call Public Works at 441-3200.