Page 15 - 2025 Augusta Annual Report

Department

Highlights

Community Services & Quality of Life

Recreation & Parks

Augusta Recreation & Parks provided diverse programming and
recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in 2025, serving
thousands across athletic leagues, senior programming, summer camps,
and afterschool programs. More than 2,600 youth and adults participated
in sports leagues, while hundreds of seniors and children engaged in
community-based programming across multiple recreation centers.

The department also made significant investments in park improvements
and facility enhancements, including playground installations, trail
upgrades, pool repairs, and the reopening of Pendleton King Park.
Additional improvements were made across major community spaces such
as Diamond Lakes Regional Park and Henry Brigham Center, enhancing
accessibility and overall user experience.
Through expanded partnerships, community outreach events, and
continued investment in Augusta’s park system, Recreation & Parks
remains committed to improving quality of life and ensuring accessible
recreational opportunities for all residents.

Housing & Community Development
Housing and Community Development advanced affordable housing,
neighborhood revitalization, and resident support initiatives across
Augusta in 2025, impacting more than 1,500 individuals through housing
assistance, development programs, and community-based services.

The department supported housing stability by assisting 467 families with
rental and utility assistance, providing rapid rehousing services, and
coordinating resources to connect residents with long-term support
systems.

Housing initiatives, including lead hazard reduction, healthy homes
programs, and redevelopment efforts, resulted in the completion of more
than 250 housing units.

Major development projects included the completion of The Lenox, a $20
million mixed-use development delivering 57 affordable housing units and
commercial space, with additional projects underway to expand housing
options and community investment.

The department also supported placemaking efforts through public art
initiatives that enhance neighborhood identity and community pride.

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