City of Grand Rapids
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
About the Board
We make recommendations to the Parks and Recreation department. Here's a quick look at a few of our duties:
- Recommend policies, rules, and regulations for the public use of parks and recreation facilities and programs
- Annual review and recommend changes to the established criteria within the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for facility improvements, land acquisition, capital renovation or development
Board Members
There are 9 members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board who are all appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in January.
| Name | Resident Status | Term Ends On |
|---|---|---|
| Stacy Bare | 1/1/29 | |
| Megan Catcho | Ward 3 Resident | 1/1/29 |
| Max Gibbs | Ward 1 Resident | 1/1/29 |
| Lucas Stier | 1/4/27 | |
| Marta Johnson | Ward 3 Resident | 1/4/27 |
| Hannah Mico | Ward 3 Resident | 1/4/27 |
| Kelli Peltier | Ward 1 Resident | 1/3/28 |
| Sonja Forte | Ward 2 Resident | 1/3/28 |
| Nate Rauh-Bieri | Ward 2 Resident | 1/1/29 |
More Details
- 9 members
- 1 member must be a representative of Grand Rapids Public Schools
- 1 member must be a representative of Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.
- 1 member must be a representative of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
- Members are appointed by the City Commission for terms beginning on the first Monday in January
Specific Requirement
Residency Requirement
You must be a resident that lives within the city limits of Grand Rapids.
Term Limits
Each term lasts 3 years.
Compensation
There is no compensation for being a member of this board.
Committee Documents and Resources
Committee Agendas
Meeting Notices
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City Staff Contact
Board Liaison
David Marquardt
Director of Parks and Recreation
616-456-3215
dmarquardt@grcity.us
Primary Staff Contact
Michelle Slykhouse
Administrative Analyst
616-456-3121
mbraate@grcity.us
Meeting Details
We keep a schedule of all meetings for the current year.
Annual Meeting Schedule (2026)
We keep a copy of all meeting changes and cancellations.