University City Names Parks Director Reginald Burton Jr. April 6 | The Locally Times

The appointment follows recent leadership changes in the city's planning department, as previously reported.

University City has appointed Reginald J. Burton, Jr. as the new Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Areas Maintenance. The appointment is effective April 6, 2026. Burton's hiring marks a new chapter for the city's green spaces and recreational programming. This appointment continues a period of significant leadership transitions within University City's municipal departments. As The Locally Times reported on March 15, 2026, the city also recently named a new Planning Director. The combined appointments suggest a strategic effort to bolster key administrative roles as the city navigates future development and community services. Details regarding Burton's prior experience or specific initiatives he plans to implement in his new role were not immediately available in the announcement. The city's official announcement was posted on April 6, 2026, via its website. What to watch: Residents will likely look for further announcements detailing Burton's strategic vision for the parks department and how his leadership will align with the city's broader development plans.