Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

Our Role

To advise the City Council on policies, rules and regulations relating to planning, acquisition, disposition, operations, use, care and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities. The commission is also responsible for development of a continuous master plan for the city's park system and recreation programs.

Membership

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission consists of nine members. Seven of the members are appointed by City Council for two-year terms. The two high school student members are appointed for one-year terms and may be re-appointed for second one-year terms.

Meeting Frequency

Typically meets every second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Each meeting can last up to two hours.

Current Members

Name District Position Term Expires
Tonja Oliver Yucca Commissioner 1/31/2028
Bud Zomok Ocotillo Commissioner 1/31/2028
Vacant Barrel Commissioner 1/31/2028
Nikhil Bharadwaj Cholla *Teen) Teen Commissioner 1/31/2028
Lynda Martinez Mayoral/Yucca Commissioner 1/31/2027
Marie Nesfield Sahuaro Vice Chair 1/31/2027
Jaclyn Nguyen At-Large/Cholla (Teen) Teen Commissioner 1/31/2028
Mary Smith Cactus Commissioner 1/31/2028
Adina Lund Cholla Commissioner 1/31/2028

Staff Liaison

Pinky Tantillo
Email: ptantillo@glendaleaz.com
Call 623-930-2821

Diane Williams
Email: dwilliams@glendaleaz.com
Call 623-930-3433

Agendas & Minutes