Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

  • serves as liaison between the citizens, Board of Supervisors, and Department of Parks & Recreation, and makes recommendations on matters relating to the recreational needs of the citizens
  • responsibilities include
    • preparation, adoption and maintenance of a Parks and Recreation master plan/or strategic plan
    • holding regular meetings and maintaining adequate meeting records
    • interpreting the services offered to the citizens
    • providing recommendations on a system of supervised recreation for the County
    • assisting the Department in identifying funding sources and securing funds for the County’s park and recreation service and facilities
    • increasing public awareness of the existence and value of park and recreation opportunities in the County
    • reviewing annual Department budget
    • assisting the Department in recruiting voluntary leadership staff to work with provided services
    • carrying out any other assigned duties and/or activities as deemed appropriate by the Department and/or the Board of Supervisors
    • composed of 1 member from each election district appointed by the Board of Supervisors, two at-large members, a School System representative, & a member of the Board of Supervisors
    • appointees serve 3-year staggered terms ending December 31
    • meets bi-monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning in January at 5:30 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent
Meeting Date                                       AgendaApproved Minutes
January 11, 2023                                 January 2023 Agenda (PDF)Approved Minutes 1-11-23 (PDF)
March 8, 2023                                       March 2023 Agenda (PDF)Approved Minutes 3-8-23 (PDF)
May 10, 2023                                       Cancelled
July 12, 2023                              July 2023 Agenda (PDF)

September 13, 2023                                

November 8, 2023