The Bureau of Parks has jurisdiction over the care and maintenance, superintendence, management and improvement of parks, including benches, drinking fountains, buildings and structures therein, belonging to the city.

The bureau shall also have the care and maintenance of the city's recreation facilities, and all parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, recreations centers and the buildings, structures, parking lots, equipment and appurtenances located therein. There are approximately ten (10) parks/fields that are maintained by the bureau.

The planting, preservation and care of shade trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns in all public parks, recreation facilities, streets, avenues and public places in the city are done by the Bureau.