BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

ABOUT THE BOARD

The Seattle Board of Park Commissioners is a volunteer advisory board established by ordinance.  The Board consults with and makes recommendations to City Council, the Mayor, and the Superintendent regarding the Parks and Recreation Department's policies for the planning, development and use of the City's park and recreation facilities.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Board of Park Commissioners meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board will take place Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Park Board Room in the Parks administration building in Denny Park at 100 Dexter Ave N.

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The July 9 meeting agenda includes:

• Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks
• Park Classification Designations
• Park Operating Hours
• Use of Synthetic Turf Policy

Briefing papers are typically available the Friday prior to the Park Board meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING TOPICS

Park Operating Hours

The Board held a public hearing at the May 14 meeting, to be followed by a discussion and recommendation to the Superintendent at the July 9 meeting.

• Park Operating Hours Briefing Paper - Revised Recommendation
• Park Operating Hours Briefing Paper
• How to submit written testimony

Synthetic Turf Policy

The Board will hold a public hearing at the May 28 meeting, followed by a discussion and recommendation to the Superintendent on July 9.

• Revised Synthetic Turf Policy - Draft
• Synthetic Turf Policy - Draft
• Synthetic Turf Response to Commissioner Kostka
• Synthetic Turf Response to Commissioner Barber
• Synthetic Turf Response to City Council
• How to submit written testimony

NON-PUBLIC HEARING TOPICS

Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks

The Board will hear an update briefing on Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks. No action is required.

• Friends of Seattle's Olmstead Park Briefing Paper

Park Classification Designations

The Board will hear an update briefing on Park Classification Designations. No action is required.

• Park Classification Briefing Paper
• Park Classification Attachement

How to Submit Written Testimony to the Board of Park Commissioners for Non-public Hearing Topics

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