Lopez officially began working for the city on July 10 and has over 20 years of parks and recreation experience, according to a news release.
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Most recently, Lopez served as an executive leader for the city of Dallas where he oversaw 410 parks, spanning across 20,000 acres, including 200 miles of trail along with over 200 athletic fields.
He also played a critical role in achieving and retaining Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies through the National Recreation and Park Association, helping Dallas receive the highest park ranking among all major Texas cities, according to a news release.
Additionally, Lopez worked for the cities of North Richland Hills and Burleson, where he served in an executive role overseeing parks and planning.
He is a member of the following organizations:
- Texas Recreation and Parks Society
- National Recreation and Parks Association
- DFW Directors Association
- Southwest Parks and Recreation
Lopez said he was honored to be chosen for the position.
"Kyle is overflowing with potential, especially when it comes to our park development and recreation programming. I look forward to getting my feet on the ground and being a part of driving Kyle to its next stage," Lopez said in a news release.
