Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)

Next date: Tuesday, October 03, 2023 | 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.

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

• June 6 at the Farmers Market, 1204 Bank St
• July 11 at Milham Park, 607 E Kilgore Rd
• August 8 at Reed Street Park, 1700 Portage St 
• September 12 at Frays Park, 1006 Piccadilly Rd

Current Members:
Benjamin Stanley
Rachel Hughes-Nilsson
Joseph Buckman
Katelyn Bekken
Kazmira Herberger
Isabela Ballez
Vacant
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)