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
  • Rebekah Nugent
  • Vacant
  • Shane Hickman
  • Michael Sellers, Vice Chair
  • John Blackett
  • Bradley Converse
  • Joel King, Council Liaison
  • Josh Hopkins, Staff Liaison

Agendas & Minutes

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

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

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.  Special qualification: Representatives will generally represent visual arts, performing arts, and art education fields.  Fill out and submit online by May 5, 2023

    Apply for Parks Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for one position.  Special qualification: Individuals with interest or experience representing athletic leagues, individuals knowledgeable in natural resource preservation, people involved with recurring park events, frequent park users, and individuals who use park family play friendly facilities. Members should live within the city limits.  Fill out and submit online by June 2, 2023

    Apply for Parks Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for two positions.  Special qualification: Individuals with interest or experience representing athletic leagues, individuals knowledgeable in natural resource preservation, people involved with recurring park events, frequent park users, and individuals who use park family play friendly facilities. Members should live within the city limits.  Fill out and submit online by July 7, 2023