Municipality of Bethel Park
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Board

The Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Board is an eleven-member volunteer Board appointed by Municipal Council to serve four-year terms.  The purpose of the Bethel Park Recreation Board and its duties, which are illustrative and not exhaustive, include the following:

 The Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Board is responsible for the periodic review of parks, recreation and leisure services programs for the purpose of setting up programs and recommending changes.  They shall advise the Council on parks, recreation and leisure services needs, the use of facilities, programs, activities and fee structures relating thereto.  The Board may also advise the School Board on matters pertaining to parks, recreation and leisure services as deemed necessary.

Receive complaints dealing with parks, recreation and leisure services programs or facilities and make recommendations pursuant to such complaints.

 Make recommendations to the Council and School Board on rules and regulations and practices concerning the utilization of programs and facilities, schedule of fees for programs and operation of concessions at park, recreation and leisure services facilities.

 2009 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Board Meeting Schedule*
All meetings convene in the Municipal Caucus room at 7:00 p.m. and shall include a Workshop meeting that will immediately follow the conclusion of the Board meeting.

January 7                    April 1                  July 1                     October 7
  February 4                  May 6                   August 5                 November 4
  March 4                      June 3                   September 2           December 2