Parks and Recreation Dept. Welcome to the Parks and Recreation Department. The City of Richardson has an excellent park system consisting of 840 acres of park land in 26 developed parks .
Most residents live within a one-half mile radius of a park.
The recreation program offers over 1,000 classes in each of four sessions throughout the year. In addition to the class programs, the City offers league play in certain sports, a multitude of tournaments for soccer, football, tennis, and softball and a number of special events for the family. The Parks and Recreation Department online offers indoor and outdoor activities to Richardson residents year-round. It is responsible for the operation and maintenance of City parks, swimming pools and recreational facilities, medians, roadsides, City-owned drainage easements and street sweeping. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department plants more than 60 acres of wildflowers a year and provides special activities such as festivals, nationally acclaimed art shows, and Santa's Village.