The Parks & Recreation Commission was formed to review the tentative budget of the Parks and Recreation Department; recommend improvements to parks and playgrounds to the City Council, and aid by recommendation in the implementation of a beneficial parks and recreation program.
| Mobby Michael | Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2027 |
| Sheena Harvey | Term: 09/26/2024 – 06/30/2027 |
| Gabriele McGregor | Term: 7/1/2026 – 06/30/2029 |
| Megan Mentzer | Term: 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2028 |
| Tracy Gale | Term: 07/01/2025 – 06/30/2028 |
| Melanie "Jill" Short | Term: 7/1/2026 – 06/30/2029 |
| Terry Frugoli | Term: 7/1/2026 – 06/30/2029 |
| Donald Abbott (City Council Appointment) | Term: 01/27/2025 – 11/30/2028 |
Staff: Emily Pate, Administrative Manager, City of Sparks
To contact the City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Commission, email epate@sparksnv.gov or call 775-353-7817.
The Parks & Recreation Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of each quarter (January, April, July, October)
Time: Meetings take place at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Place: City Council Legislative Building, 745 4th Street, Sparks.
Purpose: To review the tentative budget of the Parks and Recreation Department, recommend improvements to parks and playgrounds to the City Council, and Aid by recommendation in the implementation of a beneficial parks and recreation program
Governing Authority: Sparks Municipal Code 2.12
Appointing Authority: Mayor with confirmation by the City Council
Number of Appointees: 7 voting members to include 1 member of the Sparks City Council the Parks and Recreation Director serving as an ex officio non voting member.
Qualifications: Must be a resident of the city and if not a resident, own a business in the City and have a valid business license. One of the Mayor's appointments must be a member of the City Council.