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. Director of Parks and Community Services Cathy Brendel is the Staff Liaison.

Qualifications for membership:

1) Resident of the City of Vista; and
2) 18 years of age.

Click here for an application. Please complete and mail or fax to:

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: Jean Thompson, 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.

Click on links below for past and upcoming meeting Agendas or Minutes.