Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Board gives recommendations to City Council on parks and recreation-related issues.

Membership
Agendas and Minutes
Contact

Description

The Parks and Recreation Board:

  1. Advises the City Council on the need, construction, maintenance and use of parks
  2. Recommends rules and regulations for park usage
  3. Advises on other issues including:
    1. Cooperation with City staff, citizens’ groups, and other organizations on parks and recreation issues;
    2. Recommend to the City Council strategies to enhance awareness of, and interest in, parks and recreation facilities and programs of the City.
    3. Recommend ways and means of obtaining funds for the promotion of parks and recreation programs and projects within the City; and
    4. Advise the City Council on the acquisition of parks and recreation facilities and properties; and
    5. Represent the community and the City of Lakewood as requested by the City Council to address parks and recreation-related issues.

Membership

Current Members
  • J. Alan Billingsley (Term through September 19, 2027)
  • Jason Gerwen (Term through September 19, 2025)
  • Vito Iacobazzi (Term through September 19, 2027)
  • Anessa McClendon (Term through September 19, 2025)
  • Nancy Read (Term through September 19, 2026)
  • Janet Spingath (Term through September 19, 2027)
  • Sheldon Thiel (Term through September 19, 2026)
  • Councilmember Ryan Pearson (Council Liaison)

Member Responsibilities

Committee members must attend regular meetings. If members miss three or more meetings, they may be dismissed by City Council. Members are expected to adhere to the City of Lakewood’s Code of Ethics, respect other members, and be flexible.

Requirements for Membership

Members shall be residents of the City unless the Council finds that the appointment of a non-resident, by virtue of business involvement or expertise, will benefit the committee and ultimately the City.

How to Join

Applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office, City of Lakewood, 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, or online here.

Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. If you wish to attend a PRAB meeting, please contact City Hall to confirm the next meeting date, time, and location.

Meetings

2024

2023

2022

2021

Agendas

Minutes

2020

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Minutes

2019

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Minutes

2018

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Minutes

2017

Agendas

Minutes

Contact (if necessary)

Parks and Recreation
6000 Main Street SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253)589-2489