From youth sports and swim lessons to senior programming and special events, Excelsior Springs Parks, Recreation and Community Center programs saw major growth in 2025 as participation increased across nearly every area of operation.Director Nate Williams recently presented the department’s combined annual report to city council members, outlining participation growth, major facility improvements, financial updates, community partnerships and future goals for both the Parks and Recreation Department and Community Center operations.Williams explained the annual report marked the first time the department combined Parks and Recreation and Community Center operations into a single presentation, while still emphasizing the two divisions operate under separate funding structures.The report noted Parks and Recreation operations are funded through property tax revenue, while the Community Center is supported through sales tax revenue and program-base...