This department is responsible for a great variety of recreation program activities, such as summer playground programs, swim instruction, and the supervision of various types of special interest classes. The department also maintains the City's playgrounds, tot lots, playfields, and the various buildings located in the City's major park areas. This department is also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the City's 50 meter swimming pool, which opened in 1986. It also coordinates the activities of MEX-TV, the City's community access channel. Finally, the department provides for the operation and maintenance of the City-owned Elmwood Cemetery.
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