About

What We Do

The Parks and Recreation Committee provide aide in implementing the goals, objectives, and policies of the City as adopted by the City Council as related to City Parks and Recreational Activities. The Elkins Parks and Recreation Committee meets at least once a quarter, and all meetings are open to the public.

Our Mission is to build partnerships between city departments and interested citizens to enhance the quality of life in Elkins by providing safe, well-maintained parks and providing opportunities to strengthen community engagement through a variety of recreational opportunities, enrichment programs, and services for all ages and abilities.

 

Parks and Recreation Committee Members

  • Chairperson Stephanie Cowan
  • Lynn Francis
  • Laura Murphy
  • Michael Cotton
  • Atticus Maher
  • City Council representative: Anna Drake

If you are interested in joining the committee, please review the committee ordinance and contact City Hall about acquiring an application. To contact the committee, email elkinspark@elkins.arkansas.gov

Recent Agenda/Minutes

Date Committee Meeting/Agenda Year A M
10/16/2023 Parks Committee Parks and Recreation Committee September 16, 2023 2023 X
09/18/2023 Parks Committee Parks & Recreation Committee September 18, 2023 2023 X
Parks Committee Parks and Recreation Committee September 18, 2023 2023
08/21/2023 Parks Committee Parks Committee August 21, 2023 2023 X
07/17/2023 Parks Committee Parks Committee July 17 2023 2023 X
04/17/2023 Parks Committee Parks Committee April 17, 2023 2023 X X
07/13/2022 Parks Committee Parks and Recreation July Meeting 2022 X X
10/12/2022 Parks Committee Parks & Recreation Oct. Meeting 2022 X
09/14/2022 Parks Committee Parks and Rec Committee September 2022 Meeting 2022 X
06/08/2022 Parks Committee Parks & Rec Committee June 2022 Meeting 2022 X X

Documents

Type Document Date
Application RV Park Rental Agreement (Info) 2022-09-24 07:43
Report Current Elkins Trail Plan (Info) 2022-09-14 03:20
Report Fall 2021 Park Survey Final Report (Info) 2022-06-29 01:57
Report Parks and Recreation Committee 2020 Annual Report (Info) 2022-09-16 10:22
Report Parks and Recreation Committee 2021 Annual Report (Info) 2022-09-16 10:21
Report Proposed Elkins Trail Plan Updates (Info) 2022-09-14 03:22
Report Recommendations for Elkins Parks & Recreation Organization and Oversight (Info) 2022-09-12 11:34

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