Parks & Recreation

Parks & Rec

About the Department
The Parks and Recreation Department promotes the protection and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas for public enjoyment and education. The department maintains, secures and manages parks and open spaces in a manner that encourages their appropriate use.

Functions
Additional responsibilities of the department include:

  • Citizen communication and engagement
  • Facility management- Westlake Academy
  • Municipal administration
  • Plan review
  • Planning

Westlake Trail Map & Guide

Have you been out on our trails lately? Westlake has more than 15 miles of public/private connected trails for you to enjoy and staff is pleased to announce that we have a new updated map to show you where the trails are located. 

2019 Westlake Trail Map & Guide

2019 Westlake Trail Map Backx

The Westlake Trail Map & Guide includes a color-coded legend that shows all six trails: Dove-Davis, Solana*, Granada, Glenwyck, Entrada Loop and Entrada Canal and identifies the locations of trail heads with parking, pedestrian underpasses, shade structures, drinking fountains, and those historical markers located along the trails. We hope you enjoy exploring our community's oasis of natural beauty and miles of scenic trails. Now let's all get out and walk Westlake!

Planting for the Future

Tree City USA Award Recipient

Westlake has been granted the honor and privilege of being named a Tree City USA community for the past 22 years and has received the Tree City USA Growth Award four times.

What is Tree City USA?

The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. it is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees.

How do communities reach Tree City USA status?

Communities have to meet four core standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day.

Learn more about Tree City USA.