(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Atlantic Parks & Recreation on Thursday, April 6th, 2023. Ambassadors welcomed Wyatt Adderton as the new Atlantic Parks & Recreation Director.

Wyatt Adderton moved to Atlantic from Savannah, Georgia in mid-March and hit the ground running, scooping snow and meeting with various businesses, organization, and City officials. Wyatt graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Studies, a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Parks & Recreation Management from North Arizona University, and has begun grad school at Indiana University for Recreation Administration. Wyatt shared that he truly admires the passion Atlantic residents have for their community, and he hopes to be a role model for young people that want to make a difference in their community.

Ambassadors (Left to Right): Colt Doherty, Jen McEntaffer, Dany Haynes, Kate Olson, Kelsey Beschorner, Graydon Schmidt, Kirk Knudsen, Dr. Keith Leonard, Laurie West, Jeremy Butler, Wyatt Adderton, Avery Zakrzewski, Dolly Bergmann, Shirley Jensen, BJ Hart, Tori Gibson, Alex McAfee, Jolene Smith, Lana Westphalen, Elaine Otte, Donnie Drennan, Megan Sramek, Jeff Christensen, Anne Quist, John Bricker, Bailey Smith, Ed Smith.

Atlantic Parks & Recreation maintains 13 properties, 236 acres, and over 3,000 trees. The department also provides programming and special events including the Park Party that is scheduled for July 8th,10-2 pm.

Wyatt’s current goals for the department include reinvesting in Sunnyside Pool by repainting the existing buildings, adding a new waterslide, and installing new membership software. Wyatt and his team are also looking forward to planting more trees, completing the Mollett Park raised bed project, and working with Kirk Knudsen, Public Works Director, on finishing the walkway at Schildberg Recreation Area and addressing erosion issues throughout town.

Atlantic Parks & Recreation Office is located at 1200 Sunnyside Lane in Atlantic. For more information about Parks & Recreation please call, 712-243-3542. To keep up with Atlantic Parks & Recreation, follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/atlanticparksandrecreation