The mission of Parks Department is to provide and maintain the outdoor recreational facilities of the City in a safe and attractive condition as well as planned improvements to enhance the quality of life in Mexia.

Departmental responsibilities include mowing, maintenance of playground equipment, maintenance of ball fields, and maintenance of the rodeo arena.  Additionally, the Parks Department performs the mowing and maintenance activities at the Mexia Memorial Cemetery.

The Parks Department funds 3 full-time hourly employees, plus two additional part-time seasonal employees.  Direction and Supervision of the Parks Department is provided by the Public Works Director(funded elsewhere).