Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)

Next date: Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is strictly an advisory board. It makes recommendations to the City Manager and City Commission about parks planning and recreation programs. The Board includes two youth representative positions, which are designated for members who are 15-17 years of age at the time of appointment.

Board Member Residency Requirements: Members must be City Residents.

PRAB Bylaws(PDF, 124KB)

PRAB meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., typically in the Community Room at Mayors' Riverfront Park. Summer meetings are held in City parks: 

  • June 4 at Emerald Drive Park 
  • July 9 at South Westnedge Park Location changed to Community Room at Mayors' Riverfront Park due to weather.
  • August 6 at Blanche Hull 
  • September 10 at Verburg Park Location changed to Community Room at Mayors' Riverfront

Current Members:  
Christopher Bol  
Rachel Hughes-Nilsson  
Joseph Buckman  
Karen Wellman  
Kazmira Herberger  
Isabela Ballez  
Jarrett Blackmon  
 Riley Nilsson  
 Bjorn Nelson  
Commissioner Chris Praedel, City Commission Liaison  
Patrick McVerry, Parks & Recreation Director, City of Kalamazoo Staff Liaison  

When

  • Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, July 12, 2022 | 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, March 07, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, April 04, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, May 02, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, June 06, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, August 08, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, October 03, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, December 05, 2023 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, February 06, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, March 05, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, April 02, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, May 07, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, June 04, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, July 09, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, October 08, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
  • Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Location

Community Room at Mayors' Riverfront Park or in City Parks (see description for summer locations)

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