City of Laredo Announces Acting Parks and Recreation Director
Written by admin, Aug 7, 2019, 0 Comments
Courtesy Rafael Benavides,
LAREDO, Texas – City of Laredo Co-Interim City Managers Rosario Cabello and Robert Eads on Tuesday announced Juan J. Gomez, Jr. as Acting Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, effectively immediately. Mr. Gomez has been with the City of Laredo for over 3 years, and holds a wealth of knowledge in operations, personnel management and public recreation, having served in the Parks and Recreation Department in a number of capacities throughout his career.
Having retired as Head Baseball Coach at United High School, Mr. Gomez brings an additional 29 years of experience and service from the United Independent School District. Mr. Gomez will oversee the administration of the department as well as the operations of all city parks and recreational facilities along with current Assistant Directors Anita Stanley and Graciela Briones.
Local parks and public recreational centers increase public health, improve quality of life and contribute to the economic development of nearby neighborhoods. The City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Department manages over 100 public parks, 19 splash parks and swimming pools, 12 recreational centers, six dog parks, Uni-Trade Stadium, an extensive and award-winning golf course, and miles of hike and bike trails across our community.
