Park & Recreation Commission

About the Commission

The Park and Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters pertaining to public recreation, including parks, playgrounds, landscaping, childcare, the arts, educational courses and entertainment. Current work has focused on the creation and implementation of El Cerrito Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan and monitoring the design and implementation of Park & Recreation projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The Commission considers the annual budget of the Recreation Department during its preparation and makes recommendations with respect thereto. Additionally, the Parks Commission assists in the planning of a recreation program for the City-promoting and stimulating public interest; and to that end, solicits to the fullest possible extent the cooperation of special authorities and other interested public and private agencies. The Commission studies present and future needs of the City with regard to park and recreation facilities.


Enabling Legislation


commission work plan

2022-23 Work Plan approved 8-24-22

Master Plan

Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan - approved 4-2-19

Members

Carinne Brody
Jennifer Kaczor, Chair
Norman La Force, Vice Chair
Troy Tyler
(3 Vacancies)

Council Liaison 
Tessa Rudnick

Staff Liaison 
Chris Jones, Recreation Director
510-559-7005

Meetings 
Typically the 4th Wednesday of each month
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito
or various Clubhouse locations

Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule

Agendas 

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Minutes 

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