Recreation and Park Commission

This is a six member, all volunteer citizen commission who is responsible for setting policy for the overall management of the Gates Recreation and Parks Department. Commission members serve for a six year term, and are appointed by the Gates Town Board. Some of the duties of the commission include: establishing new programs, evaluating existing programs, approving departmental expenditures, and determining the long and short term recreational needs of the community. The commission takes into consideration the needs of all age groups in Gates in determining new and evaluating existing programs. The commission reviews park related surveys and visits each community park on a regular basis.