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
  • Jan Battersby
  • 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 Historical Buildings and Sites Commission - Applications are being accepted for one position. Special qualification:  a representative who is either an owner of a property located within the Historic District, the owner of a property located within a Conservation District or the owner of a Historic Landmark as defined by Section 13.312 of the Development Code and Designated under Section 13.420 of the Development Code. Fill out and submit online by February 3, 2023

    Apply for Committee on Public Art (CoPA) - Applications are being accepted for three positions.  Fill out and submit online by February 10, 2023

    Apply for Historical Buildings and Sites Commission - Applications are being accepted for one member at large position.  Fill out and submit online by February 3, 2023

    Apply for Budget Committee - Applications are being accepted for two positions. Special qualification: A resident and elector of the City of Grants Pass who seeks diversity of philosophy and representation of divergent views of the community. Fill out and submit online by March 24, 2023

    Apply for Tourism Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for three positions.  Special qualifications: One position representing lodging properties within the City of Grants Pass, and two positions representing river guides, area attractions, realtors, restaurants, the media, marketing, and citizens-at-large.  Fill out and submit online by March 15, 2023

    Apply for Urban Tree Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for one position. Special qualification: Interest in the promotion and enhancement of the urban forest. Fill out and submit online by February 9, 2023