Board of Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Board oversees many well-manicured city parks, including the Memorial Pool.

The board meets the third Wednesday of the following months: February, May, August and November at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor of the Memorial building, 132 S. Main Street, unless otherwise stated.

The four members are appointed by the Mayor.  The Board has the power to perform all acts necessary to acquire and develop sites and facilities, and to conduct any programs as are generally understood to be park and recreation functions in accordance with I.C. 36-10-3.

Current members:

Park Superintendent

Mike Baumer

      Jane Tekulve

      Memorial Pool Manager

          David Wade

          Mayoral appointment, Park Board, 1/1/2023-12/31/2026

              Joe Dunn

              Mayoral appointment, Park Board, 1/1/2025-12/31/2028

                  Lisa Gausman

                  Council appointment, Park Board, 1/1/2024-12/31/2026

                      Tim Hunter

                      School Board appointment, Park Board, 1/1/2024-12/31/2027

                          Gary Lunsford

                          Mayoral appointment, Park Board, 1/1/2024-12/31/2027