Parks Advisory Committee

Purpose

The mission of the Parks Advisory Committee is to provide, preserve and promote parks, trails and recreation services to benefit the Grants Pass community.

To review and make recommendations for:

  • Allocation of recreation resources between users
  • Funding
  • Needs and locations for new park land and trail locations
  • Park planning
  • Preservation of park resources

Members

  • Chad Thorson, Chair
  • Cliff Kuhlman
  • Jan Battersby
  • Shane Hickman
  • Michael Sellers, Vice Chair
  • John Blackett
  • Bradley Converse
  • Curt Collins, Council Liaison
  • Chad Westbrook, Staff Liaison

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

  1. Accepting applications for Housing Advisory Committee

    Applications are being accepted for a new position on the Housing Advisory Committee (HAC). This is a 3-year appointment. Read on...

  2. Accepting applications for Collaborative Economic Development Committee

    Applications are being accepted for a position on the Collaborative Economic Development Committee (CEDC) due to a vacancy. This is a three-year appointment. Read on...

  3. Accepting applications for Central Business District Vitalization Taskforce

    Applications are being accepted for 1 position on the Central Business District Vitalization Taskforce. Appointments are for the duration of the taskforce. Read on...

  4. Accepting applications for Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

    Applications are being accepted for a position on the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission. Read on...

  5. Accepting applications for Committee on Public Art

    Applications are being accepted for one position on the Committee on Public Art (CoPA) due to a resignation. This term will expire on January 1, 2025. Read on...

  6. Accepting applications for Housing Advisory Committee

    Applications are being accepted for two positions on the Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) due to expiring terms. These are 3-year appointments. Read on...

  7. Accepting applications for Urban Tree Advisory Committee

    Applications are being accepted for four positions on the Urban Tree Advisory Committee due to expiring terms. These are 2-year appointments. Read on...
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Application

  1. Committee / Commission Application - fill out and submit online.

    Open Positions

    Apply for Committee on Public Art - Applications are being accepted for one position. Fill out and submit online by July 8, 2022

    Apply for Historic Buildings and Sites Commission - Applications are being accepted for one position. Fill out and submit online by July 8, 2022

    Apply for Central Business District Vitalization Taskforce - Applications are being accepted for one position. Fill out and submit online by July 8, 2022

    Apply for Collaborative Economic Development  Committee - Applications are being accepted for two positions. Fill out and submit online by July 22, 2022

    Apply for Housing Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for two positions. Fill out and submit online by July 12, 2022

    Apply for Housing Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for one position. Fill out and submit online by August 12, 2022

    Apply for Urban Tree Committee - Applications are being accepted for four positions. Fill out and submit online by September 7, 2022