Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION›Chapter 2.04 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
San Jose Municipal Code Part 36 Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
San Jose Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Jose
Cite as: San Jose Municipal Code Part 36 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Charter reference— For Charter provisions creating the parks, recreation and neighborhood services department, see Charter § 807.
2.04.3600 - Establishment.¶
The department of parks, recreation and neighborhood services is hereby established and includes the parks and recreation department established by Charter Section 807.
(Ord. 25209.)
2.04.3610 - Department head designated.¶
The director of parks, recreation and neighborhood services shall be the head of the department of parks, recreation and neighborhood services.
(Ord. 25209.)
2.04.3620 - Functions, powers and duties.¶
In addition to those general functions, powers and duties given to the department head by this chapter and other provisions of this Code, the director shall:
A. Plan and administer the use of neighborhood parks and recreation facilities, and city's regional recreational facilities.
B. Plan, administer and conduct recreational and social service programs.
C. Plan and administer specific programs and services for youth.
D. Perform such other programs or functions related to human, neighborhood, park, or recreation services that the city council or the city manager may, from time to time, authorize or request.
(Ords. 25209, 26336, 26783, 29021.)
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