The Department of Parks & Recreation is responsible for managing 13 parks and beaches in Bristol. The department's summer office is located at the Bristol Town Beach. Other parks and beaches maintained by the departments include the Town Common, Rockwell Park, Independence Park, Veteran's Memorial Park, Cedarcrest Park, Coelho Park, Sowams Park, Walley Beach, Fireman's Memorial Park, Manny Sousa Park, Thomas Park and Union Street Beach. The Department of Parks & Recreation is led by director Walter Burke and Assistant Director Sarah Klein. Parks and beaches are maintained by Manny Pacheco.