Philadelphia is facing extreme budget problems and last year closed nearly all of their swimming pools. In July, voters approved a measure that would merge the Fairmount Park Commission and the Department of Recreation, creating a new Parks and Recreation Department. As noted in the article:
"The clamor of so many candidates for the parks and recreation panel is another positive step in the effort to remake a city jewel. That's what voters called for in November when they merged parks with recreation, as most cities do. The advisory panel will set policy in vital areas such as parkland preservation."
Philadelphia is finding that a combined, comprehensive parks and recreation department is the most economical and efficient method to provide recreational opportunities for its' citizens.
More information may be found at the Philly.com
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