Parks & Recreation Commission

Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission
The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission is a volunteer advisory board established by ordinance. The Mayor appoints commissioners for three-year terms. The Commission consults with and makes recommendations to the Director regarding the Parks & Recreation Department's policies for the planning, development and use of the City's park and recreation facilities and services. The Commission conducts public hearings and meetings on a variety of issues affecting the Parks & Recreation Department.

How to become a Parks & Recreation Commissioner
If you wish to serve as a Parks & Recreation Commissioner, you can obtain an application from the Mayor's office. When a vacancy occurs, the Mayor and Parks & Recreation Director interview applicants. Subsequently, the Mayor submits the nomination to the City Council for appointment.

Public Meetings
The Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sheridan Community Center, 680 Lebo, in the Conference Room, at 5:30PM. The public is encouraged to attend all Commission meetings and is invited to comment on issues during public hearings at all regularly scheduled public meetings. Written comments are welcome.

2013 Schedule of Meetings:
(4th Tuesday of the Month, 5:30PM @ Sheridan Park Community Center)
January 22
February 26
March 26
April 23
~~May 28~~ (Reschedule to May 21)
June 25
July 23
August 27
September 24
October 22
November & December (TBD)

Parks & Recreation Commission 2013 Members:
John Larson, Chair
Elizabeth "Sunny" Wheeler, Vice Chair
Robert Dollar
Richard Nerf
Colleen Smidt
Christopher Warthen
Patrick Watson

Contact the Parks & Recreation Commission:
Parks & Recreation Commission
680 Lebo Blvd.
Bremerton, WA 98310

For Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission Business, please call (360) 473-5305 or email: parks@ci.bremerton.wa.us