FY 2025 BUDGET BOOK - Flipbook - Page 41
➢ The library continues to partner with the Lake County Library System to expand access to
more resources. This partnering continues to allow ways to collaborate on programming for
children and adults and bring additional revenue to the Eustis Memorial Library.
➢ The City’s Parks & Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Events and Tourism Office,
added additional races to support the youth scholarship fund (Golf Tournament, Running of
the Georges 5K race).
➢ The Parks & Recreation Department upgraded A/C units on the program’s side and public
restrooms with keyless entries at Carver Park.
➢ The Parks & Recreation Department partnered with Lake County 4H to create a youth teaching
garden at Carver Park.
➢ Add pickleball courts to parks around the City:
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Convert both tennis courts at Bennett Park into two pickleball courts
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Convert one tennis court at Sunset Park into a pickleball court
➢ Convert one tennis court into two pickleball courts at Bennett Park.
➢ Convert two tennis courts into pickleball courts at Sunset Park.
➢ Aquatic center to host more events:
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Swim meets
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Swim lessons
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Movie at the pool
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Teen pool night
➢ Expand summer camp programs to youth ages 6-12 and teens ages 13-18.
➢ Hire three maintenance workers to improve park appearance and upkeep.
➢ Offer adult athletic programming: kickball, soccer, and softball.
➢ Public Works has started construction on the modifications of amenities at Corey Rolle Memorial
Field to include storage boxes, a concession stand and a press box.
4. Support diverse community events, festivals and celebrations throughout the City.
➢ Promote Georgefest, Fallfest, Independence Day Celebration, Oktoberfest and other
significant events such as First Fridays and the monthly Downtown Cruise-In car shows.
➢ The Events and Tourism Office partners with Lake County nonprofits and for-profit
businesses to sponsor Salute to Veterans – an event to celebrate our Veterans, Active Military,
First Responders, and the families who support them.
➢ The City has experienced a surge of popular events featuring the Police Chief, including
"Cookies with a Cop," "Bike Ride with the Eustis Police Chief," the "Tour de Force," "Cleanup
with a Cop," and "Hurricane Pet Preparedness" events throughout the year. These events have
garnered significant attention within the City and are set to continue into the upcoming year.
➢ The library continues to collect citizen feedback through our programming comment cards
which allows us to improve and offer programs they request. In addition, we continue to
expand our marketing to be inclusive to all citizens.
➢ Parks & Recreation will continue to offer its annual programs as well as one new
