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Purpose
The Recreation and Parks Commission reviews acquisition and development plans for the City's park system and maintenance practices of the park system. The commission also reviews recreation programs and makes recommendations to the City Council.

Membership
The Recreation and Parks Commission is appointed by the City Council, and consists of 9 voting members who reside within the City of Reno. Members of the Recreation and Parks Commission are appointed for terms of three years.

Typical Duties
The purposes of the Recreation and Parks Commission include advising and making recommendations to the City Council and Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services regarding:

• Promoting, aiding and encouraging public recreation, including the development of recreation and park facilities.
• Maintenance, development, finance and operation of all City-owned or operated recreation areas and facilities, and developing rules and regulations governing the use of those facilities.
• Time schedules for acquistion, lease, dedication or exchange of lands for recreation or park purposes, and the development of park and recreation facilities.
• Annual budgets for recreation and park facilities and programs.
• Use and availability of facilities, rates, tolls and charges for services.
• Advocating for the recreation program so that it may receive adeqate support from public officials, citizens and private corporations.

Time Commitment
The Recreation & Parks Commission meets in the evenings on the first Tuesday of each month for approximately 2.5 hours. Additional special meetings and subcommittee work may be involved.