The Park Commission advises the City Council on matters of maintenance and use of park facilities, preservation of natural resources and promotion of environmental awareness.

COMPOSITION

The park commission is composed of seven members, who serve staggered three-year terms. The director of public services and one council member shall be members of the commission ex officio and without vote and are in addition to the seven-member commission.

DUTIES OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

The park commission shall be only an advisory body to the City Council. The commission shall study and consider the continuing needs of the city for parks and recreation areas and facilities of all kinds, including but not limited to problems involving public use of Lake Minnetonka and other lakes in the city, and portions of its shorelines. The commission shall report to the council.

Regular Meetings

• 6:00 p.m.
• 1st Monday of the following months - February, May, August, and November

park work sessions

• 6:00 p.m.
• 1st Monday of the following months - January, March, April, June, July (1st Wednesday) September (1st Wednesday), and October

meeting location

• Orono Council Chambers
  2780 Kelley Parkway
  Orono, MN 55356

JOIN THE PARKS COMMISSION

The Park Commission is currently looking to add a new member.  To be considered, please fill out our Online Application.