Parks and Recreation Commission

The purpose of this commission is to advise the City Council, City Manager, and the Director of Parks and Community Services on all matters concerning parks and recreation, and to assist in the coordination of all public agencies and civic organizations to provide sound parks and recreation planning and programming. The powers and duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission are set forth in Chapter 2.44 of the Vista Municipal Code.

There are seven regular members who serve three-year terms. There are three ex-officio members; one is recommended by the Vista Unified School Board with no specific term, and two Youth Commissioners who each serve a one-year term. Community Services Program Manager Sam Beukema is the Staff Liaison, and Councilmember Gronke is the Council Liaison.

Qualifications for membership:

  1) Resident of the City of Vista; and
  2) 18 years of age.
There are two scheduled vacancies for three-year terms, commencing July 1, 2010. Click here for details.

Completed application can be mailed or faxed to:

City Clerk's Office
600 Eucalyptus Avenue
Vista, CA 92084
Fax: (760) 639-6126

Questions regarding the application process? Contact Kathy Hollywood, Assistant City Clerk, (760 726-1340, ext. 1061.

MEETINGS are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Brengle Terrace Community Center Multi-Purpose Room. Agenda inquiries should be directed to: Pat Chapman, Administrative Secretary.

Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Minutes are presented to the Commission for approval at the next regular meeting, and are posted after they are approved.

Agendas and Minutes are provided at the following links: