1. The county commissioners of the several counties, in addition to the powers now conferred upon them by law, may operate, manage, improve and maintain all public parks, golf courses and other public recreational and cultural centers and areas, the construction of which has either been initiated or completed, and the title to which is held by the county.
2. For the purposes of this section, title is held by the county when the county has the right to acquire a clear title by discharging a fixed encumbrance, whether created by purchase contract, mortgage or deed of trust.