Parks and Recreation Commission

About the Commission 

The Parks and Recreation Commission oversees Parks, Recreation and the Recreation Millage through programs, maintenance and approved events.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan 

The  2020-24 Parks and Recreation Master Plan is available for public review on the City's website. It is separated into two parts, volume one and volume two

Meetings and Agendas

Meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission are generally organized quarterly at 4:00 p.m.  Meetings are held at the same time as the Ella W. Sharp Park Board in the Ella Sharp Park Golf Course Clubhouse at 2800 Fourth St. Jackson, MI 49203. The following is a list of proposed meetings for 2023: 

  • Wednesday, February 15, 2023
  • Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  • Wednesday, August 16, 2023
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The latest meeting information is posted on the City Meeting and Event CalendarFuture meeting agendas will be posted in the Agenda and Minutes Center.

Contact Us


  1. Email


    Parks and Recreation Dept. 
     5th Floor of City Hall
    161 W. Michigan Ave. 
     Jackson, MI 49201 
     
     517-788-4040