Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)

Next date: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is strictly an advisory board. It makes recommendations to the City Manager and City Commission about parks planning and recreation programs. The Board includes two youth representative positions, which are designated for members who are 15-17 years of age at the time of appointment.

Board Member Residency Requirements: Members must be City Residents.

PRAB Bylaws(PDF, 124KB)

PRAB meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., typically in the Community Room at Mayors' Riverfront Park. Some summer meetings are held in City parks: 

• June 2 at Spring Valley Park
• July 7 at Southside Park
• August 5 at Axtell Creek Park

Current Members:
Elizabeth Kraatz
Seth Chapman
Vacant
Riley Nilsson
Rachel Hughes-Nilsson
Kazmira Herberger
Vacant
Isabela Ballez
Vacant
Commissioner Chris Praedel, City Commission Liaison
Patrick McVerry, Parks & Recreation Director, City of Kalamazoo Staff Liaison

When

Location

Community Room at Mayors' Riverfront Park or in City Parks (see description for summer locations)