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The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on the City's system of parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and facilities, and recreation programs, including community sports, plays, celebrations and other recreation activities.
Commission Information
- Meets: 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. (No meeting in July)
- Location: See agenda
- Number of Members: 11
- Member Term: 4 years
- Staff Contact: Annie Wong (annie.wong@sanjoseca.gov)
Agendas and Minutes
Please contact staff if you are unable to find what you are looking for.
2024
| AGENDA | TIME | LOCATION | MINUTES | MEETING DOCUMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-1734 |
November 6, 2024 | Handouts |
| October 2, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-1734 |
October 2, 2024 | Handouts |
| September 4, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-1734 |
September 4, 2024 | Handouts |
| August 7, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. |
Hybrid Meeting: Almaden Community Center 6445 Camden Ave San José, CA 95120 Classroom 4 |
August 7, 2024 | N/A |
| July 3, 2024 | N/A | No Meeting | N/A | N/A |
| June 5, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
June 5, 2024 | Handouts |
| May 1, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
May 1, 2024 | Handouts |
| April 3, 2024 | N/A | Meeting Canceled | N/A | N/A |
| March 6, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
March 6, 2024 | Handouts |
| February 7, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
February 7, 2024 | Handouts |
|
Special Meeting |
5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
January 25, 2024 | N/A |
| January 3, 2024 | N/A |
Meeting Canceled |
N/A | N/A |
2023
| AGENDA | TIME | LOCATION | MINUTES | MEETING DOCUMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
December 6, 2023 | Handouts |
| November 1, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. |
Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
November 1, 2023 | Handouts |
| October 4, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
October 4, 2023 | N/A |
| September 6, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. |
Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
September 6, 2023 | N/A |
| August 9, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. |
Hybrid Meeting: Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Ave San José, CA 95116 Lincoln Room |
August 9, 2023 | N/A |
| August 2, 2023 | N/A | Meeting Canceled | N/A | N/A |
| July 5, 2023 | N/A | No Meeting | N/A | N/A |
| June 7, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
June 7, 2023 | Handouts |
| May 3, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Hybrid Meeting:
City Hall T-550 |
May 3, 2023 | Handouts |
| April 5, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. |
Hybrid Meeting: City Hall T-550 |
April 5, 2023 | N/A |
| March 1, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. |
Hybrid Meeting: City Hall T-1734 |
March 1, 2023 | N/A |
| February 1, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | February 1, 2023 | N/A |
| January 4, 2023 | N/A | Meeting Canceled | N/A | N/A |
| AGENDA | TIME | LOCATION | MINUTES | MEETING DOCUMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual-Zoom Webinar | December 7, 2022 | N/A |
| November 2, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual- Zoom Webinar | November 2, 2022 | N/A |
| October 5, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | October 5, 2022 | N/A |
| September 7, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | September 7, 2022 | N/A |
| August 3, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. |
Happy Hollow Learning Lodge 1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112 |
August 3, 2022 | N/A |
| July 6, 2022 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| June 1, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | June 1, 2022 | N/A |
| May 4, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | May 4, 2022 | N/A |
| April 6, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | April 6, 2022 | N/A |
| March 2, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | March 2, 2022 | N/A |
| February 2, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | February 2, 2022 | N/A |
| January 5, 2022 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
2021
| AGENDA | TIME | LOCATION | MINUTES | MEETING DOCUMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1. 2021 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | December 1, 2021 | N/A |
| November 3, 2021 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | November 3, 2021 | N/A |
| October 6, 2021 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| September 1, 2021 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | September 1, 2021 | N/A |
| August 11, 2021 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | August 11, 2021 | N/A |
| August 4, 2021 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| July 7, 2021 | N/A | No Meeting | N/A | N/A |
| June 2, 2021 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | June 2, 2021 | N/A |
| May 5, 2021 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | May 5, 2021 | N/A |
| April 7, 2021 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | April 7, 2021 | Handouts |
| March 8, 2021 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | March 8, 2021 | N/A |
| March 3, 2021 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| February 3, 2021 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | February 3, 2021 | N/A |
| January 6, 2021 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
2020
| Agendas | Time | Location | Minutes | Meeting Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2020 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | December 2, 2020 | N/A |
|
Special Meeting |
6:00 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | November 18, 2020 | Handouts |
| November 4, 2020 | N/A | November 4, 2020 | N/A | |
| October 7, 2020 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | October 7, 2020 | N/A |
| September 2, 2020 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | September 2, 2020 | N/A |
| August 5, 2020 | 5:30 PM | Virtual - Zoom Webinar | August 5, 2020 | Handouts |
| July 1, 2020 | N/A | No Meeting | N/A | N/A |
| June 3, 2020 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| May 6, 2020 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| April 1, 2020 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| March 4, 2020 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | March 4, 2020 | Handouts |
| February 5, 2020 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | February 5, 2020 | Handouts |
| January 1, 2020 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
2019
| Agendas | Time | Location | Minutes | Meeting Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2019 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | December 4, 2019 | Handouts |
| November 6, 2019 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | November 6, 2019 | Handouts |
| October 2, 2019 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | October 2, 2019 | Handouts |
| September 4, 2019 | 5:30 PM |
Rose Garden Branch Library, Community Room 1580 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 |
September 4, 2019 | Handouts |
| August 14, 2019 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| August 7, 2019 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| June 5, 2019 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | June 5, 2019 | Handouts |
| May 1, 2019 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | May 1, 2019 | Handouts |
| April 3, 2019 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| March 6, 2019 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | March 6, 2019 | Handouts |
| February 6, 2019 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | February 6, 2019 | N/A |
| January 2, 2019 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
2018
| Agendas | Time | Location | Minutes | Meeting Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2018 | 5:30 PM |
Willow Glen Community Center 2175 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 |
December 5, 2018 | Handouts |
| November 7, 2018 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | November 7, 2018 | N/A |
| October 3, 2018 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
| September 5, 2018 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | September 5, 2018 | Handouts |
| August 1, 2018 | 5:30 PM |
Leininger Center, Okayama Room 1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112 |
August 1, 2018 | Handouts |
| June 6, 2018 | 5:30 PM | City Hall W-118/119 | June 6, 2018 | N/A |
| May 2, 2018 | 5:30 PM |
City Hall W-118/119 |
May 2, 2018 | Handouts |
| April 4, 2018 | 5:30 PM |
City Hall W-118/119 |
April 4, 2018 | Handouts |
| March 7, 2018 | 5:30 PM |
City Hall W-118/119 |
March 7, 2018 | Handouts |
| February 7, 2018 | 5:30 PM |
City Hall W-118/119 |
February 7, 2018 | Handouts |
| January 3, 2018 | N/A | Meeting Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Parks Bond Citizen Oversight Committee Update
On May 7, 2013, The City Council consolidated the Parks and Recreation Bond Oversight Committee with the Parks and Recreation Commission. All Parks and Recreation Bond Oversight Committee related business will be agendized to be heard by the combined Parks and Recreation Commission.
The responsibility of the Committee was to oversee that the following language on the ballot measure below was carried out:
San Jose Safe Neighborhood Parks and Recreation Bond
To improve San Jose's neighborhoods parks' safety and expand recreation opportunities for children, families and seniors by: installing lighting; reconstructing deteriorating playgrounds and restrooms; reserving open space; constructing trails; constructing new recreational sports facilities; improving community and senior centers; and constructing improvements to regional parks like Happy Hollow, the City issued $228,030,000 in bonds, at the best rates possible, with guaranteed annual audits, a citizen's oversight committee, and no money for parks administrators' salaries.
Annual Reports and Auditor's Report
| Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Date |
Attachments |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2019 | Audit Report |
| March 1, 2017 | Audit Report & Annual Report |
| December 2, 2015 | Audit Report & Annual Report |
| December 3, 2014 | Audit Report | Annual Report |
| December 4, 2013 | Audit Report & Annual Report |
| December 5, 2012 |
Audit Report | Annual Report |