Recreation Division Annual Report

The City of Mercer Island is dedicated to providing the community with a diverse array of recreational services and opportunities, facilitated through collaborative efforts with the city, partnerships, and private providers. These recreation services are integral to enhancing the quality of life on Mercer Island, serving as a catalyst for equitable access and the promotion of community values and objectives.

As a part of the Public Works Department, the Recreation Division has been dedicated to following the “Strategy for Mercer Island Community and Event Center & Recreation Program and Services” (established in 2021) as a road map how and what recreational services are delivered. The division’s personnel provide essential services such as implementing marketing and community engagement efforts, managing park and facility scheduling, facilitating special event permitting, coordinating recreation programs and events, operating the Mercer Island Community and Event Center (MICEC), and providing staffing support to the Arts Council and Parks and Recreation Commission.

The Annual Report is designed to remain high-level and to provide information on overall Division services offered, the cost recovery of the Division as a whole, and the recovery of direct costs by program tier. These reports are not intended to provide a detailed account at the program level, but rather a broad overview and highlights.