Overseeing, developing and protecting our parks.

The Parks Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in the planning and development of city parks. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council and serve four-year terms.

The commission shall review and recommend to the council, shall coordinate with the planning commission as appropriate, and shall assist staff in the preparation of parks plans, site and building designs, development standards, and recreation services. These general duties include, but are not limited to: the identification of potential new sites to be added to the park and recreation system; recommendations on acquisition of park and recreation property including fund raising, grant assistance, or other revenue sources; recommendations on designation of open space; and recommendations on development of pedestrian trails and bike ways for accessibility to and within the park system for recreation and for transportation within the city.

Meetings

The Parks Commission meets monthly or as needed.

• Agendas & Minutes

Commission Members

• Ariann Lyons, Chair (term end 12/31/2026)
• Bill Davis, Planning Commission Representative (term end 12/31/2024)
• Carmen Matthews, City Council Representative (term end 12/31/2026)
• Beverly Meyers (term end 12/31/2024)
• Curt Benward (term end 12/31/2026)
• Patty Scott (term end 12/31/2024)
• Colleen "CoCo" Sutton (term end 12/31/2024)
• Jamie Fereday (term end 12/31/2026)

Documents

• 2023 Parks Master Plan and Appendices
• Bylaws of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

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