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Announcement : North Beach, Swimming Status – OPEN | Zoo Beach, Swimming Status – OPEN
The City of Racine is pleased to announce extended hours at Zoo Beach.
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About the Department
The City of Racine’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (PRCS) Board is dedicated to protecting, preserving, maintaining, improving, and enhancing Racine’s natural and recreational resources.
The PRCS Board oversees:
- Public parks, parkways, boulevards, and golf courses
- City community centers, playgrounds, and cemeteries
- Beloved institutions like the Racine Zoo and Wustum Museum
We work to ensure that Racine residents have access to safe, well-maintained, and vibrant spaces that support health, wellness, community connection, and environmental stewardship.
🌳 Forestry
Our Forestry Division manages approximately 28,000 trees located along city streets, in parks, and on public grounds.There are over 10,000 additional sites where a tree can be planted.
- Each year, arborists plant 1,300 new trees, remove 600 to 700 trees, and prune 6,000 trees.
- We’re committed to growing and maintaining an urban forest that supports our city’s beauty, ecology, and resilience.
🏞️ Open Space & Parks
- Over 1,150 acres of public open space across the city
- 85 parks citywide
- Maintained by a dedicated team of 19 full-time and 28 seasonal employees
These open spaces serve as the heart of our neighborhoods—places to gather, play, relax, and connect with nature.
🏠 Community Centers
Racine is home to five community centers, each one a welcoming hub for residents of all ages. These centers support year-round programming that fosters learning, recreation, creativity, and community engagement.
💰 Investing in Our Future
In 2022 alone, the City of Racine will invest over $5 million in capital improvement projects within our parks. This reflects our strong belief that well-maintained public spaces are essential to a thriving, inclusive, and connected community.
