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
