Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission consists of seven members who must be residents of Urbandale. Members are appointed by the Mayor, approved by the City Council and serve five-year terms. The Commission meets the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are held at City Hall (3600 86^th Street). To view prior meeting agendas and minutes visit the Document Library.  To discuss a Commission item, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (515) 278-3963.

Commission's Areas of Focus:

• The Commission develops and updates master plans related to parks & recreation facilities, open spaces, parks, playgrounds and other recreational activities.
• Establishes the rules for the use of parks, recreational facilities and programs.
• Oversees the use of parkland, off street bike trails, ball diamonds, tennis courts, playgrounds and the Urbandale Swimming Pool.

Below is the current Parks & Recreation Commission members:

Member Name Term Expires Mark Courter 12/31/2015 Jim Becker 12/31/2016 Ellen Middleswart 12/31/2013 Lori Noah 12/31/2016 Larry Jablonski 12/31/2014 Heath Hinkhouse 12/31/2012 Betty Devine 12/31/2014

Contact the Parks & Recreation Commission:

• Phone - (515) 278-3963
• Email
• Mail - City of Urbandale, Attn: Parks & Recreation Commission, 3600 86^th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322