The Parks and Recreation Commission shall act as an advisor to the council on matters pertaining to the acquisition and development of public parks, green ways, spaces, and recreation facilities for the enjoyment of the citizens.
The Commission meets at Santo Community Center, 701 N. Columbus, on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and holds study sessions the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Meetings may not take place if commissioners choose not to meet or they do not have agenda items.
Contact the recording secretary to confirm a meeting will be taking place or for other need.
The Parks and Recreation Commission acts on the authority provided by Medford Municipal Code Section 2.461.
If you are interested in serving on this Commission, please complete the application.
| Meetings | Length of Term |
|---|---|
| Fourth Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m. | 3 Years |
| Name | Title | Term Begin | Term End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Cabler | Commissioner | 2/1/2016 | 1/31/2022 | |
| Julian Cordle | Commissioner | 2/1/2016 | 1/31/2022 | |
| Dick Gordon | Alt Council Liaison | 2/2/2017 | ||
| Rich Hansen | Commissioner | 1/31/2005 | 1/31/2020 | |
| Larkin Hastings | Commissioner | 9/20/2018 | 1/31/2020 | |
| Frank Hoeper | Commissioner | 1/28/2009 | 1/31/2020 | |
| Preston Jernigan | Youth Member | 7/2/2015 | 6/30/2019 | |
| Phil Ortega | Commissioner | 4/21/2016 | 1/31/2021 | |
| Dan Ratty | Commissioner | 1/19/2006 | 1/31/2021 | |
| Richard Rosenthal | Staff Liaison | 9/1/2016 | ||
| Kendra Smith | Commissioner | 2/1/2018 | 1/31/2021 | |
| Jaime Stephens | Commissioner | 2/1/2019 | 1/31/2022 | |
| Kevin Stine | Council Liaison | 2/2/2017 |