The Board serves to assist and advise the City Commission in establishing effective recreation for the City of Gainesville.
The Board also engages in an annual review of the Capital Improvements Projects List pertaining to recreation projects and the Recreation and Open Space Element Update, and makes recommendations as necessary.
The Board also assists and advises the City Commission on future policies and directions concerning recreation and open space projects for the City, as well as assists in promoting community awareness of the recreation and open space projects that are being considered by the Commission.
Meeting Schedule
The board meets the third Wednesday of each month with the exception of July and December, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting locations are noticed each month in the Clerk of Commission's notice of meetings. For information on the board or to obtain a current list of meeting locations please call the Administrative Offices of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department and speak to Kristy Crawford for assistance.