Special events:
 

• Easter Eggstravaganza with over 18,000 eggs at Pedigo Park
   

• KidFish - youth fishing tournament with catfish stocked in the pond at Pedigo Park
   

• Spring Outdoor Expo - 6th annual show with local merchants displaying RVs, campers, sports equipment, lawn and garden equipment
   

• Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - recognition dinner to express appreciation to the volunteers who help with community special events
   

• Sonic 50’s Swim Party and Polar Bear Swim Party at Matthews Park Pool
   

• 4th of July parade and FunFest in downtown Livingston
   

• Christmas Lighting Ceremony to kick off the holiday season
   

• Jingle Bell Run, Christmas in the Park, Hometown Christmas, Lighted Christmas Parade and Tour of Lights Bus Tours

OTHER PROJECTS:

• Engineering and preliminary design began on improvements at the Livingston Municipal Airport at an estimated project cost of $1,400,000.
   

• With the closing of Mill Ridge Golf Course in September 2005, the City leased its 9-hole golf course to an individual who is operating it as Livingston Golf Course.
   

• New playground equipment, including a climbing wall and spiral play scape at Matthews Park was installed.
   

• The tennis courts at Matthews Park were resurfaced.
   

• The department spearheaded a beautification improvement project at Anniversary Park south of Church Street, which included a concrete retaining wall and picnic stations.
   

• Crews installed materials at the Little League ballpark on SH 146 South for the expansion of parking areas and entrance road improvements.
   

• Decorative pipe fencing was constructed and installed at Pedigo Park near the entrance to the Trade Days area.
   

• Department staff installed a water mister along the jogging trail at Matthews Park. This mister was donated by the Rotary Club..

HIGHLIGHTS

• An association of volunteers interested in constructing a skateboard park presented plans to City Council in February 2006. The City agreed to donate the land on which the park will be built on North Washington adjacent to Choates Creek.
   

• A new entrance sign was erected in Pedigo Park, with 48” x 22’ limestone columns and a 34-foot-wide steel archway.
   

• An instructional Nordic Walking Program was added to Matthews Park.
   

• With the assistance of the Street Department, new sidewalks were installed at Matthews Park to access the jogging trail from the parking lot.
   

• A total of 398 children enrolled in summer swimming lessons.
   

• The department hosted 14 Summer Fun Camps, with 173 children participating.
   

• The City pool was renovated, including construction of a new deck, replacement of the roof and outdoor carpet on two existing decks, as well as remodeling of the concession stand.
   

• The Livingston Aquatics Association was formed for year-round operation of the City pool. A pool heater and thermal blankets were purchased for use of the pool in cool weather.
   

• The Polk County Garden Club recognized the department with its Civic Pride Award for beautification and landscaping efforts.
   

• The crew constructed new holiday lighting displays, including a castle and swans at the pond at Pedigo Park.