Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Contact:
Amber Speedy
303-384-8191
aspeedy@cityofgolden.net

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Mission Statement:

“To advise Golden City Council and staff on how to best provide safe and comprehensive parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services on behalf of all current and future residents of the City of Golden.”

• Agenda & Minutes
• Parks & Recreation Board application

In order to increase community involvement, a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was created in 1982. Board members are appointed by City Council and represent Golden citizens. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, consisting of seven members and one alternate which serve four-year terms, makes suggestions about policies and procedures, fees and charges, acceptance of park land, design of parks, and other projects relating to the Parks and Recreation Department.

The Board shall advise the Director of Parks and Recreation in matters relating to:

• The operation of all Divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Grant application efforts for specifically designated projects.
• Establishing department policy relating to fee structures and facilities usage and design. The Board shall provide a forum for citizen input regarding Parks and Recreation.

The Board shall prepare a prioritized comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan that focuses on a 1 to 5 year program. The Board shall revise this program and priorities as required each fiscal year to reflect current citizen priorities and needs.

he Board shall coordinate the long range plans of the City of Golden and the larger Metropolitan area with the Capital Improvements Plan and Parks Master Plan to include:

• Trails shall be coordinated with the Colorado State Trail System and the Jefferson County Trail System.
• The Board shall review and provide advice to the Planning Commission for PUD applications.
• The Board shall periodically update Parks Master Plan as needed.

Meetings:

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets on the first and third Tuesday evening of each month. The third Tuesday is the regular meeting date. These meetings take place in Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, Colorado 80401, at 7:00 p.m. Other study sessions may be scheduled as needed, on Tuesday nights, if possible.

For more information regarding scheduling for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, please call 303-384-8191.

Members