Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

Role of the Committee

The duties of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee are to:

perform fact-finding tasks as requested by the city pertaining to parks and recreation
act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to parks and recreation, and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement and cooperation of sound park and recreation planning and programming;
recommend policies on recreation services to the City Council
have periodic inventories made of recreation services that exist or may be needed and interpret the needs of the public to the City Council.

Normal meeting day/time: Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm
Expected time commitment: Approximately 45 hours per year. Typically, 9-10 meetings per year, about 1 hour in length and less than 1 hour of preparation work. Occasional involvement in special projects, events, research, community engagement, and park stewardship.
Length of Appointment: 2 Years
Committee Seats Available: 5
Priority by Ward: Equal ward representation is required under ordinance.
For more information contact: Eric Weiss, Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Staff Liaison
Why might you want to be on this committee? You love the outdoors and being in nature; gathering with friends, family, and neighbors; organizing community events; playing sports; engaging with community members; and bringing fresh, inclusive ideas to our parks.