Virginia: Bailey named director

Parks & Recreation, Nov, 2005

Patty Bailey, former acting park and recreation director for the city of Pico Rivera in California, had been promoted to full-time director. She replaces Cindy Lu-Gans, who retired in May.

In her new role, Bailey will be responsible for implementing the parks and facilities master plan, and making sure park and recreation programs remain of the highest quality for the community.

"I remain committed to doing a good job in this sports and family oriented community," she said.

Bailey was hired as a recreation manager in 1999 to implement Pico Rivera's new REACH after-school program. In 2000, she was promoted to the position of deputy director of the department, where she was responsible for its day to-day operations. Prior to joining the city, Bailey spent seven years as a recreation supervisor for the city of Lakewood and 12 years as a recreation manager with the city of Cypress.