The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is advisory only. Its primary functions and duties include:

• Recommend to City Council all matters concerning policy, care, use management, and planning of all city properties and facilities controlled by the Parks and Recreation Departments;
• Revise and update a long range plan for the development and maintenance of parks;
• Review the Parks and Recreation Departments annual budget request and make recommendations to City Council;
• Make recommendations to City Council regarding the expenditure of any cash or securities as may be advised or given to the board for park and recreation purposes; and
• Coordinate all Parks and Recreation matters with any public or private agencies including the review and recommendation on contracts for use and establishment of all parks and recreation facilities.