City of West Lafayette, Indiana

Parks & Recreation Board

Who we are...

The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board is made up of five citizens; four are appointed on a by-partisan basis by the Mayor for a four-year overlapping term. The fifth member is appointed by the School Board. The attorney is appointed by the legal department of the city. The Park Board is responsible for all staff personnel matters, except the Superintendent, who is appointed by the Mayor.

Karen Springer, President, School Board Representative

Richard Shockley, Secretary

Pat Flannelly

John MacDonald

Andy Gutwein, Park Board Attorney

What we do...

The Park Board has authority to pass bond issues, power of eminent domain and authority to appropriate non-reverting operating funds. The Board receives a major portion of funds from the city general funds.

When we meet...

Board meetings are usually held on the third Monday of the month at West Lafayette City Hall, Court Room, except where noted. Meetings start at 4:30 pm. Board meetings are open to the public.

2010 Meeting Dates:

January 25, February 22, March 22, April 20, May 17 (Lilly Nature Center), June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18 (Riverside Skating Center), November 15, December 20 (Morton Center).