The Miami suburb of Sweetwater, Fla. offers more than just great weather. Thanks to parks and recreation director Luis Quintero, residents looking for fun will find everything from karate and dominoes to Easter egg hunts and summer camps.

After many years of community involvement, Mr. Quintero made the seamless transition to public service. Coordinating the city’s many parks and public programs and activities is not just a job for Mr. Quintero, who prides himself on personally becoming involved with the work of his department.