LINCOLN PAB
    PARK ADVISORY BOARD

    WHAT IS A PARK ADVISORY BOARD?

  • A Park Advisory Board is a group of people-residents, individuals, program users and representatives from other organizations-who:
  • Reflect the community which a recreation center serves, including its satellite facilities and seasonal programming sites; and
  • Have an interest in supporting, improving and broadening the programming and facilities that comprise their community park and recreational service area.
    A PARK ADVISORY BOARD SERVES AS:
  • An advisor to the director;
  • A community partner working on behalf of the Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks;
  • A working group that provides counsel and guidance to staff on how programs, operations and facilities can best meet the needs of their community and provide values to the neighborhood;
  • A resource to expand fundraising and special events efforts; and
  • A source for community feedback and evaluation of programs and park related services to the staff who develop and produce the service provided.

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    THE PARK ADVISORY BOARD IS NOT:

  • Involved in the center's staffing decisions;
  • Involved in formulating policy (i.e., hours of operation, staffing pricing), or resolving sports protests;
  • A homeowners’ association formed to enhance the neighborhood;
  • A political action group; or,
  • A political forum.

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     A Park Advisory Board is Valuable to the community and to the people who serve on the Board because it:

  • Provides representatives citizens with the opportunity to help their local recreation center provide improved service to the community and its neighborhood area which it serves;
  • Understands the needs and desires of the residents, and conversely helps citizens develop a working knowledge and understanding of how the Department of Recreation and Parks functions and operates in the delivery of services;
  • Provides an opportunity for residents to improve communication skills and knowledge, expand recreational interests, widen community contacts and ability to work with people and the community; and
  • Increases status and prestige, and brings satisfaction to those who serve on the Park Advisory Board and that they are truly making a difference in their community.

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    The Park Advisory Board’s composition, structure, and procedures are set by the Center’s Director.

    Meetings may be held at the recreation center at times and shall be open to the public. Official Park Advisory board meetings must be held at the recreation facility, and utilize Robert’s Rules of order as an informal structure for officers must be printed agenda, and minutes of conducted, with recommendation(s) forwarded to the appropriate department representative.

    The Park Advisory Board can be vital asset to the recreation staff at a center. Overall, its purpose is to assist the Recreation Center’s Director in programming, special events and fundraising. The Recreation Center will direct all fundraising efforts to the Advisory Board. The Board may not make policies for the center or the Department.

    When Park Advisory Board members work together, they are combining the expertise, knowledge, experience, and commitment of many talented individuals from the community. Citizens volunteer to be on Advisory Boards because they want to serve their communities. Park Advisory Boards are valuable resources, and Recreation personnel should learn to avail themselves of this unique opportunity on behalf of their communities.

    A number between 7 and 13 is often preferred; and, in most cases, an odd number is preferred over an even number.
     
     

    PARK ADVISORY BOARD PROFILE
    People Who Would Make Good Park Advisory Board Members

    Citizens who can think on behalf of the community first and their respective needs second.
    Citizens who are viewed as leaders in your community, based on how they come forward to solve community-related problems.
    Citizens who have proven that they can raise money for all sorts of community and neighborhood needs.
    Citizens who enjoy volunteering for community services.
    Citizens who understand diversity and can support equality and fairness.
    Citizens who understand the government, and who support-both publicly and personally-the City’s Recreation and Parks Department.
    Citizens who have a diverse background in recreation, the use of its facilities and parks, and attend special events.
    Citizens who are “doers” and have good follow-through skills.
    Citizens who enjoy life and are happy most of the time.
    Citizens who enjoy and appreciate all forms of recreational experiences and are not driven by competition.
    Citizens who enjoy following through a process in order to accomplish agreed-upon goals.
     
     

    HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
    Community members and others involved in the Lincoln Heights community are invited to attend meetings.

    Simply call or email to request your contact information to be included
    in our Advisory Board Email List to receive all meeting reminders and agendas.
    Email to:   LincolnPark.RecreationCenter@lacity.org

    Attend Meetings
    Volunteer on Projects
    Act as a Community Member
    Request Consideration for a Board...no matter what your interest...GET INVOLVED TODAY!