New York City’s Central Park is a place where millions of memories have been made. The iconic mid-city oasis has captured the hearts and imaginations of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. Whether rowing a boat across The Lake, observing Gus the polar bear at the Zoo, or enjoying a burger at the Ballplayers’ House, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation creates a visitor experience that is one of a kind. For the most visited park in the United States, just one part of the recreational portfolio of the NYC Parks Department, the property management and accounting side of its daily operations are of utmost importance. Continuing an 18-year business relationship with Yardi, the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation is now using Yardi Voyager for Government as its technology solution for these important records. “We concluded that Voyager is the platform with the versatility to manage the incredible number and variety of assets under our jurisdiction,” said David Cerron, chief accountant of Parks & Recreation’s revenue division. That variety is overwhelming and impressive. Here’s a look at the scope and size of the NYC Department of Parks and Rec and its offerings for visitors. -The department is responsible for 29,000 acres of land within its jurisdiction, which is 14 percent of the total acreage of New York City. That includes 14 miles of beaches. -Those acres are subdivided into 5,000 properties that include parks, recreation centers, community gardens, dog parks, swimming pools and more. -There are 800 athletic fields, 1,000 playgrounds, 550 tennis courts, 66 public pools, 48 rec centers, 17 nature centers, and 13 golf courses under the department’s oversight. There are also myriad fitness paths, boat launches, dog runs and skate parks. -The city’s history is...