The department has 22 full-time employees, including 8 administrative and 14 maintenance positions, and 30 part-time employees. These employees are responsible for maintaining the 23 city parks that total 792.17 acres. The contact number for the Hughes Community Center is 479-968-1272. Building and pavilion reservations may be made in the Parks Department office located at the Hughes Center, by downloading the forms here or also available through the online catalog.
Mission The Recreation and Parks mission statement is to enrich the quality of life through recreation programs, leisure activities, and park facilities for the citizens of Russellville.