About The Parks and Recreation Commission

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Pictured from left to right: (Back row) Lyle Covino, David Drutz, Kevin Fryer, (Front row) Karen Akiko Lentz, Renee Marmion, Theresa Jimenez, and Bonnie Bologoff. Photo courtesy of Marissa Lopez.

The Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for parks and recreation policies & programs within Brisbane.  Its five to seven members are appointed by the City Council for terms of four years each and meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at Brisbane City Hall, 50 Park Place.

To contact the Commission, use the contact form.

Commissioners

Renee Marmion, Chair
Appointed: February 2008
Term Expires: January 2020

Bonnie Bologoff
Appointed: February 2012
Term Expires: January 2018

David Drutz
Appointed: January 2016
Term Expires: January 2020

Kevin Fryer
Appointed: January 2016
Term Expires: January 2020

Karen Akiko Lentz
Appointed: February 2012; Reappointed February 2015
Term Expires: January 2018

Lyle Covino
Appointed: February 2015
Term Expires: January 2018

Theresa Jimenez
Appointed: February 2015
Term Expires: January 2018


The general duties and responsibilities of the Commission are:

  1. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in policy matters pertaining to the acquisition and development of parks and the formulation of a recreation program to meet the needs of the citizens.
  2. Periodically review and make recommendations on the parks and recreation element of the City’s General Plan.
  3. Actively promote parks and recreation activities within the City.
  4. The Parks and Recreation Commission meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Brisbane City Hall, 50 Park Place.