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
  • Cliff Kuhlman, Vice Chair
  • Jan Battersby
  • Susan Jenkins, Chair
  • Michael Sellers
  • John Blackett
  • Bradley Converse
  • Joel King, Council Liaison
  • 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 the Urban Area Planning Commission

    Applications are still being accepted for a position on the Urban Area Planning Commission due to a term that expires November 18, 2021. Read on...

  2. Accepting applications for Parks Advisory Committee

    Applications are being accepted for one position on the Parks Advisory Committee due to a resignation. Read on...

  3. Accepting applications for Housing Advisory Committee

    Applications are still being accepted for a position on the Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) due to an expired term. Read on...

  4. Accepting applications for Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

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

  5. Accepting applications for the Committee on Public Art

    Applications are still being accepted for one position on the Committee on Public Art (CoPA). Read on...
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Application

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

    Open Positions

    Apply for Urban Area Planning Commission - fill out and submit online by October 15, 2021

    Apply for Parks Advisory Committee - fill out and submit online by November 1, 2021

    Apply for Committee on Public Art - fill out and submit online by November 5, 2021

    Apply for Historical Buildings and Sites Commission - fill out and submit online by December 3, 2021

    Apply for Housing Advisory Committee - Special Qualifications: Renter in the low- to moderate-income category - fill out and submit online by December 13, 2021