Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee

Powers & Duties

The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee advises the Village Board on:

• Acquisition, management, enhancement, and public use of natural and conservancy areas
• Policies and practices directed at maintenance of a healthy and diverse urban forest
• Planning, acquisition, and development of parks and park facilities
• Nature and structure of recreation programs

Regular Meetings

• 4th Thursday of every month
• 6:30 p.m.
• Conference Room A

Composition/Terms

5 minimum:

• 2 Village Trustees (1-year term)
• 3 or more citizen members (1-year term)

Agendas, Minutes, and Packets

Agendas and packets are posted publicly prior to the meeting while minutes are posted after being approved by the Committee.

View the most recent agendas, minutes, and packets.

Related Information and Documents

• Chapter 1 - Parks and Park Facilities Naming Rights Policy (PDF)
• Chapter 2 - Athletic Field Usage Policy (PDF)
• Chapter 3 - Vegetation Management Policy (PDF)
• Aquatics Feasibility Study (PDF)
• Inclusive Playground Master Plan - Final Report (PDF)
• Indian Mounds Maintenance Plan (PDF)
• McDaniel Park Master Plan Document 2017 (PDF)
• Outdoor Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2019 to 2023 (PDF)
• Public Comment Policy (PDF)
• Urso Park Master Plan Update 2017 (PDF)
• Village of McFarland Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article V, Division 5, Section 2-396 and Division 4, Section 2-385
• Village of McFarland Mission and Vision Statement (PDF)