Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Boards are groups typically established by local governments to provide guidance and recommendations on matters related to parks and recreation. They are established by passing ordinances to define the purpose, authority, and structure of the board. Bylaws provide detailed operational procedures, meeting schedules, and specific duties. These boards act in an advisory capacity only and are commonly responsible for: A good example of such a board … Read More

The focus group discussion included the following topics at the two sessions held on April 9, 2024: Focus group participants suggested an advisory board, but its practicality, benefits, and drawbacks were not discussed. According to page 3 of the Recreation Department Focus Group Report (dated May 9, 2024), it was noted: “Establishing a governmental Parks & Recreation oversight or advisory board was also suggested. However, this is not practical based … Read More

I focus my blog posts on sharing information that I can back up with sources, in this post I am sharing my opinion. I believe the City should consider creating a Parks & Recreation Advisory Board because it would be an effective way to solve three significant problems I see related to Parks and Recreation in the City of Plymouth. I have blog posts that shar information on each of … Read More