Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is a volunteer advisory group to the City Council, City Manager, and Director of Parks and Recreation.
The Commission serves as a sounding board by holding public meetings and exercising influence throughout the City to improve and expand recreational opportunities. Members are appointed by City Council for a three-year term. Learn more about becoming a volunteer.
Meeting Times and Location
The Commission generally meets at 3 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Parks & Recreation Administration Building, Room 101. To allow for adequate seating of all visitors, please register in advance with Ms. Taryn M. Buckley-Thiel, tbuckleythiel@vbgov.com, (757) 385-1123 no later than noon on the day of the meeting. Please provide your name, contact number or email and if you wish to share any public comment.
Commission Documents
2024
- Jan. 4: Agenda | Minutes
- Feb. 1: Agenda | Minutes
- March 7: Agenda | Minutes
- April 4: Agenda | Minutes | Attachments
- May 2: Agenda | Minutes | Attachments
- June 6: Agenda | Minutes
- Aug. 1: Agenda | Minutes | Attachments
- Sept. 5: Agenda | Minutes | Attachments
- Oct. 3: Agenda | Minutes | Attachments
- Nov. 7: Agenda | Minutes
- Dec. 5: Agenda | Minutes
2023 Archived
2022 Archived
- Fiscal Year 23-24 Annual Report
- Fiscal Year 22-23 Annual Report
- Remote Participation Policy
- Public Meeting FAQ
Name
District
Term Begins
Term Ends
Name
Phillip J. Hines, Chair
District
8
Term Begins
March 21, 2023
Term Ends
Feb. 28, 2026
Name
Daniel Edwards, Vice Chair*
District
7
Term Begins
April 18, 2023
Term Ends
March 31, 2026
Name
David Weiner**
District
1
Term Begins
Feb. 21, 2023
Term Ends
Feb. 28, 2026
Name
Larry Altman
District
2
Term Begins
Sep. 17, 2024
Term Ends
Aug 31, 2027
Name
Clinton Mills, Jr.
District
3
Term Begins
Sept. 19, 2023
Term Ends
Aug. 31, 2025
Name
Debbie Wiggins
District
4
Term Begins
May 2, 2023
Term Ends
Feb. 28, 2026
Name
Kathryn Moran
District
5
Term Begins
Sept. 1, 2023
Term Ends
Aug. 31, 2026
Name
Eugene Towler
District
5
Term Begins
Sept. 19, 2023
Term Ends
Aug. 31, 2026
Name
Myra Payne
District
6
Term Begins
Dec. 12, 2023
Term Ends
Aug. 31, 2026
Name
Benjamin Messer
District
9
Term Begins
June 4, 2024
Term Ends
Aug 31, 2026
Name
Stephen Rockefeller
District
10
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
Feb. 28, 2026
Student
Name
Sebastian Johnston, Secretary
District
N/A
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
June 30, 2025
Name
Barrett Lankford
District
N/A
Term Begins
Aug. 20, 2024
Term Ends
June 30,2025
* Liaison to Active Transportation Advisory Committee ** Serves on the Virginia Beach Development Authority