Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Overview

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is appointed by the City Council and advises the City Council and staff on issues related to parks, trails, open spaces and recreation services. The Board evaluates the needs within the city and makes recommendations on parks budget, project priorities, park acquisition and development. The Board consists of nine citizen members who are appointed to a three year term.

The Board shall:

  • Evaluate community needs and resources on a regular basis and incorporate relevant findings into a proposed statement of purpose guiding the provision of parks and recreation services in the city.
  • Make recommendations to City Council regarding long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the acquisition and development of new city parklands and the improvement and maintenance of existing parks.
  • Develop and recommend to the city administration and City Council annual budget appropriations supporting and prioritizing parks and recreation operational and capital programs.
  • Regularly review and advise the City Council and city administration on specific programs and policies relative to parks and recreation goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate and/or review plans and activities undertaken by volunteer agencies and individuals that are directed toward the improvement of city parks, beautification of other areas of the city, and organizing of recreation programs.
  • Provide a liaison between the city and corporate, civic, fraternal, nonprofit, and other groups related to scheduling and conduct of community-wide events and activities.
  • Consider land use planning issues as they relate to parks, and the use of landscaped areas and/or parks dedicated by new subdivisions and construction.
  • Implement public participation and awareness programs designed to combat vandalism and misuse of city parks, thoroughfares, public facilities, greenways, and similar areas.
  • Assist in the development and review of parks rules and regulations and parks activity and use permits.
  • Meet with local sports organizations to identify needs and concerns and develop findings and recommendations for City Council.
  • Undertake additional responsibilities relative to the city parks and recreation system as may be designated by the City Council or requested by city administration.

The Board generally meets the first Monday of every month at 7 pm. The meetings are held at City Hall, 22560 SW Pine Street, Sherwood, Oregon.

If you would like to contact the Board, please email the following address: ParksBoard@sherwoodoregon.gov.

All meetings are open to the public. See “meeting materials” for agendas, and to verify the date, time, and location or format. (Note: you may need to change the default view for the date range to see future or past meetings.)

Citizen comments may be provided in person, in writing, or by telephone. Written comments must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting start time by email to staff liaison Tammy Steffens at steffenst@sherwoodoregon.gov, and must clearly state that it is intended as a general Citizen Comment for this meeting. To provide comment by phone during the live meeting, please email Tammy Steffens, or call (503) 625-4213 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting start time in order to receive dial-in instructions. Per Council Rules Ch. 2 Section (V)(D)(5), Citizen Comments, “Speakers shall identify themselves by their name and by their city of residence.” Anonymous comments will not be accepted into the meeting record.

If you require ADA accommodations, please contact Tammy Steffens at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time.

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan involves a comprehensive review of the existing inventory of land, recreation facilities, and recreation opportunities; development of a mission statement; development of a strategic set of goals, objectives, and actions for the next twenty years; survey of the needs of residents; identification of land for future parks and open space acquisition, preservation, or conservation; development of conceptual designs for parks; provision of a capital improvement schedule, review of existing finance strategies; and development of recommendations to fund improvements.

Playground with climbing structures and swings, surrounded by grass and trees. There is a covered picnic area with tables and benches nearby. Cloudy sky overhead.

Supporting Documents

pdf2021 Parks Master Plan pdf2021 Parks Master Plan Appendices pdf2006 Parks Master Plan pdfBoards & Commissions Application Fillable Form