Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 9-3-25

The City of San Angelo Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on September 3, 2025, focused on several key topics including the renewal of a three-year agreement with Chase Tombley for the operation and maintenance of the International Water Lily Collection. The board discussed the ecological approach to the lily collection, the importance of the annual LilyFest event, and the need for better marketing and sponsorship to enhance community engagement and tourism impact. Updates were provided on upcoming events like LilyFest and Riverfest, as well as ongoing park projects such as storage building construction and splash pad operations. The board also touched on the upcoming master plan for the river parks, emphasizing the need for coordinated promotion and funding strategies to maximize the parks' benefits to the community and local economy.