Parks & Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of eleven (11) members appointed by the City Council. The Commission typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The Commission functions in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters relating to existing and proposed human services programs, planning and monitoring of parks and recreational services, operations of the municipal golf course, special events, and leisure services programs and activities. The Parks and Recreation Department provides staff support, (760) 323-8272.
You may view past meeting videos on the City's YouTube page.
Board Members:- Travis Armstrong, Commissioner (Term expiring June 30, 2022)
- Alan Bowley, Chair (Term expiring June 30, 2022)
- David Cohan, Commissioner (Term expiring December 31, 2020)
- Johnny Coladonato, Vice Chair (Term expiring June 30, 2022)
- Dieter Crawford, Commissioner (Term expiring December 31, 2020)
- Jody Diaz, Commissioner (Term expiring December 31, 2020)
- Ellen Goodman, PSUSD, Commissioner (Term expiring June 30, 2022)
- Charles La Morte, Commissioner (Term expiring June 30, 2021)
- Vacancy (Term expiring June 30, 2021)
- Vacancy (Term expiring June 30, 2021)
- Vacancy (Term expiring June 30, 2023)
Staff Liaison:
- Cynthia Alvarado, Director of Parks and Recreation, cynthia.alvarado@palmspringsca.gov, (760) 323-8272
Meeting & Agenda Translations & Interpreters:
Meeting agendas and minutes will be translated into Spanish upon request. If you require the assistance of a Spanish or American Sign Language interpreter to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meetings.
A pedido las agendas y los minutos de las reuniones se pueden traducir al Español. Si necisita la asistencia de un intérprete en Español o en Lenguaje De Señas para participar en la reunion, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de las reuniones.
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