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Parks & Recreation Commission
Tumwater Board of Parks & Recreation Commissioners
The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners is established by the authority of TMC Chapter 2.72. The Board advises the City Council on expansion and operation of the City’s parks, recreational facilities and programs; control and supervision of all parks belonging to the City; planning, promotion, management and acquisition, construction, development, maintenance and operations, including restrictions on, and compensation to be paid for, concessions or privileges in parks and/or playgrounds.
Terms & Residency
This Board consists of seven commissioners, serving three-year terms, who are appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council. Commissioners must reside within the City limits with the exception of two members, who may reside in the Tumwater UGA, as defined in Ordinance No. O2007-011.
| Commission Members | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| 1. Erin Carrier (UGA), Chair |
6/2/2025 |
| 2. Joe Munro |
6/3/2027 |
| 3. Shane Harrington |
6/1/2026 |
| 4. Joel Hecker |
6/2/2025 |
| 5. Mike Culley (UGA), Vice Chair |
6/2/2025 |
| 6. Charlie Schneider |
6/1/2026 |
| 7. Amy Hargrove |
6/3/2027 |
Staff Contact
Chuck Denney, Parks & Recreation Director, (360) 754-4160
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
The Parks & Recreation Commission meets regularly on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road SW, Tumwater, WA 98501. Visit the City Calendar for the current meeting schedule.Current & Past Meetings
For Meeting Agenda & Packet information please visit the City Meetings webpage. For meeting records from prior years, search the Tumwater Records Center.
Accessibility & Accommodations
The City of Tumwater takes pride in ensuring that people with disabilities are able to take part in, and benefit from, the range of public programs, services, and activities offered by the City.
To request an accommodation or alternate format of communication, email the City Clerk or call (360) 252-5488. For vision or hearing impaired services, please contact the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 833-6384. Email the City ADA Coordinator or call (360) 754-4128 for assistance