Parks Advisory Committee seeks new members

The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's Parks Advisory Committee is seeking five new members with a passion for local parks.

According to Miles Glowacki, committee chair, the group provides an opportunity for interested citizens to actively support parks that are safe, secure, healthy and fun. Members choose a two or three-year term, and participation typically requires only a few hours per month.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at THPRD's Fanno Creek Service Center, 6220 SW 112th Avenue, Beaverton. Visitors are welcome.

The committee reviews plans for new and upgraded parks and also seeks creative ways to enhance existing parks. In recent years, the committee has collaborated with the Beaverton Arts Commission on installation of artwork in parks, directed a study on the use of tobacco in the parks, and worked to install informational signs in parks.

Each meeting includes updates about local parks and their programs from Dave Chrisman, THPRD’s superintendent of Maintenance Operations, and Mike Janin, the Park District's superintendent of Security Operations.

Application forms can be found here and must be completed and returned to the attention of Anne Bookless, THPRD, 15707 SW Walker Road, Beaverton, OR 97006.

Appointees will be approved by the THPRD Board of Directors. For more information about the Parks Advisory Committee, call Glowacki at 503/720-3768 or Chrisman or Janin at 503/645-6433.

ABOUT THPRD

Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving more than 220,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503/645-6433.