Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board serves as the advisory board for the Town of Clayton's Parks and Recreation Department and for the Town.

This Board will suggest policies and those involved with the Town government and the Parks and Recreation Department on things directly affecting recreation policy, programs, personnel, finances, and the sell and acquisition of lands that affect the community recreation programs and its long-range, projected programs.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board serves as an advisory body to the Council, offering guidance and recommendations on the development, operation, and maintenance of parks, recreational programs, and facilities. The board is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community through the promotion of recreational opportunities and the preservation of natural spaces.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise on Parks and Recreation Planning: Provide input on the planning, development, and improvement of parks, trails, recreational facilities, and open spaces.
• Review Recreational Programs: Evaluate and recommend recreational programs and activities that serve the needs and interests of the community, including sports, fitness, and cultural events.
• Promote Public Engagement: Encourage community involvement in parks and recreational activities, ensuring that residents have access to quality recreational options and that their needs are considered.
• Support Environmental Stewardship: Promote initiatives that protect and preserve natural resources, such as green spaces, waterways, and wildlife habitats, within parks and recreational areas.

You will also see members of this Board helping out at different events and programs that are sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Resources

• View the Calendar of Meetings for 2026
• Discover the By-Laws and Duties of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• Access the Advisory Boards page to learn more about our advisory board openings! If you have great ideas you want to share, have skills you feel would benefit the community and have the willingness to give your time and energies to making this community great, please get involved and apply to serve on an advisory board

Members

• Kuanyu Chen, Chair - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since January 2024
• Mark Morgan (ETJ), Vice-Chair - Term Expires December 31, 2024; Serving Since August 2019
• Derek Cominskie (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since January 2026
• Chris Duty (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2028; Serving Since January 2026
• Carol Houston (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since February 2023
• Rebecca Bradford (ETJ) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since January 2014
• Corie Miller (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2027; Serving Since January 2025
• Charles Counts (ETJ) - Term Expires December 31, 2027; Serving Since January 2025
• Greg Forde (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since January 2025
• Denise Husband (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since January 2025
• Adrienne Beranger (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2028; Serving Since January 2026
• Bradley Shepard (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2026; Serving Since January 2026
• Morgan Jones (TL) - Term Expires December 31, 2028; Serving Since January 2026

Ex-Officio Members

• Amanda Underwood, Council Member

Member Tag Definitions

• TL: Inside Town Limits
• ETJ: Outside Town Limits, but inside Extra Territorial Jurisdiction planning boundary