Parks, Culture & Recreation Advisory Board

NOTICE: Want to help shape the future of Marysville parks? The city has an opening on the Parks, Culture and Recreation Advisory Board for a three-year term ending in September 2026.

The board meets at 5 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every odd-numbered month. It advises the Parks, Culture and Recreation department and the City Council on long-range planning for parks, facilities and programs. It also develops operating rules and policies for facilities and programs.

Candidates must live within Marysville city limits. To be considered for this appointment, please submit a letter of interest and resume by Monday, July 31, to CityClerk@marysvillewa.gov (put ‘Parks Board application’ in the subject line) or to City Clerk, 501 Delta Ave., Marysville, WA 98270.

Meetings

  • 5 p.m.
  • Second Wednesday of every odd numbered month
  • Marysville Civic Center
    501 Delta Avenue
    Marysville, WA 98270

About  

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity to the parks and recreation director and to the City Council. The board performs a range of functions, including:

  • Acquisition or disposal of parks and recreation real property or facilities
  • Adoption of operating rules and regulations relating to parks and recreation properties and facilities
  • Capital improvements to parks and recreation properties and facilities
  • Long-range planning for parks and recreation facilities and programs
  • Supports interlocal cooperation with parks and recreation programs in other jurisdictions

Members

  • Michael Oliphant
  • Marques Oliver
  • Jodi Condyles
  • Brooke Hougan
  • Sharon Kanehan
  • Mike Leighan
  • Kay Smith
  • Kelly Richards, City Council
  • Tara Mizell, Director of Parks, Culture, & Recreation

More

Like many boards and committees, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings must be occasionally cancelled or rescheduled. If you wish to attend a meeting, please contact the Marysville Parks Office at (360) 363-8400 to confirm that the regular meeting will occur as scheduled.