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5.9% of the FY27 General Fund

Memphis Parks, $52,599,920

Operating budget for park maintenance, recreation programming, and community centers. Capital improvements are tracked separately in the CIP. All figures reflect what the Young Administration would spend if Council approves the FY2027 Proposed Budget on or before June 9, 2026.

FY27 Proposed
$52,599,920
Share of General Fund
5.9%

Sources

Questions Council Should Ask

  1. How many community centers are operating at reduced hours?
  2. What is the maintenance backlog by park?
  3. How does per-capita parks spending compare to peer cities?

Related

General Fund $897.7MPolice Services $304.0MFire Services $247.2M

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