The Parks and Recreation Commission was established in June 1962 by Town Council  Ordinance No. 482, which was amended in 1990 with Ordinance No 914, and also in 2009 with Ordinance No 1068, and most recently with Resolution 4047

Organization:

The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by a majority vote of the Council. Commissioners serve four (4) year terms. Up to two youth commissioners will be appointed by the Commission to serve a one (1) year term.

Objectives:

The Commission acts as an advisory body to Town Council and Staff for planning recreation activities, development of Town parks, and the management of public lands.
It also assists all Town organizations and agencies that have as their goal the provision of activities or services to meet the needs pertaining to public recreation for youth and adults.