The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide residents and visitors with diverse open space, park, beach, and community forest resources; to oversee creek restoration and water quality enhancements; and to enrich people's lives through a broad array of recreation and community services. The Department manages 1,765 acres of parkland encompassing 60 developed and open space parks, beaches, recreation and sports facilities, and a municipal golf course as well as the City's urban forest, parkways and medians program.