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
  • Catherine Bostwick
  • Shane Hickman
  • Emily Gogol
  • 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 Housing Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for two positions. Special qualification: A representative from an organization that develops and/or operates housing, transitional housing, short-term housing, or shelter for special needs (e.g., Options, OnTrack, Kairos, Women’s Crisis Support Team, Hearts With A Mission, Gospel Rescue Mission, etc.) and one representative who is a residential developer. Fill out and submit online by September 15, 2023

    Apply for Sustainability and Energy Action Committee - Applications are being accepted for seven positions. Special qualification: Ideal membership would include an energy efficiency specialist, solar/energy technology specialist, solid waste or recycling experience, and a student. Fill out and submit online by September 29, 2023

    Apply for Urban Tree Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for three positions. Special qualification: Interest in promotion and enhancement of the urban forest. Fill out and submit online by September 8, 2023

    Apply for Committee on Public Art - Applications are being accepted for two positions. Special qualification: Representatives will generally represent visual arts, performing arts, and art education fields. Fill out and submit online by December 1, 2023

    Apply for Budget Committee  - Applications are being accepted for four positions. Special qualification: Residents and Electors of City of Grants Pass.  Seek diversity of philosophy and representation of divergent views of the community. Fill out and submit online by October 6, 2023

    Apply for Historical Buildings and Sites Committee  - Applications are being accepted for one position. Special qualification: Citizen-at-large. Fill out and submit online by October 6, 202