Parks Advisory Board

 

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Board meetings are held 4 pm to 6 pm the second Tuesday of each month on the Teams Virtual platform.

For information regarding the park use fee proposal, please visit https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/draft-park-use-fee-proposal-public-comment-period.

For questions regarding Clark County Public Works’ Parks Advisory Board, or for interpretation or translation services for non-English speakers, or otherwise making materials available in an alternate format, contact Clark County Public Works’ Amy Arnold via email at Amy.Arnold@clark.wa.gov or phone (564) 397-1688. Hearing/speech impaired may call the Washington Relay Center at 711.


Clark County appoints a seven-member Parks Advisory Board to:

  • Advise and make recommendations to the Clark County Council and county staff relating to acquisition, planning and development of Clark County parks.
  • Maintain communication with other organizations, associations and residents regarding Clark County parks.
  • Advocate to decision makers and the public for parks purposes.

​Clark County Code, 2.61, Parks Advisory Board

In Person Public Comment Guidelines 

Public Participation Instructions 

Members

NameTerm expires
James Kautz, ChairDecember 31, 2025
Janis VanWyhe, Vice ChairDecember 31, 2025
Teresa Meyer, SecretaryDecember 31, 2025
Donald MeeksDecember 31, 2025
Brandon EricksonDecember 31, 2027
Jessica BarksdaleDecember, 31, 2028
John RafanelliDecember 31, 2028
Megan Schoenfelder, Parks Foundation of Clark County Executive DirectorNo expiration date
AJ Panter, ex-officio, Vancouver Public Schools representativeNo expiration date
Cale Piland, ex-officio, Evergreen Public Schools representativeNo expiration date
Rachel Best, ex-officio, Camas Public Schools representativeNo expiration date

Meetings

All documents are in PDF format unless noted otherwise.

To view previous meetings, select year, click apply

Links
Greater Clark Parks District
Vancouver Parks and Recreation
Parks Advisory Board Handbook
Date Agenda/Minutes Notes/Related Documents Audio/Video
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SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE – PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Parks Advisory Board will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM to discuss the Parks and Nature Fee update topic. This meeting will only be held remotely, via Microsoft Teams.

 The public is encouraged to participate in the following ways: 

  • By Phone: 1-213-262-7043 access code: 554 590 582#
  • Submit public comments to: pab@clark.wa.gov

Join by computer – Microsoft Teams Attendee Link:  Join the meeting now
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PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE – CANCELLATION

Notice is hereby given that this meeting has been cancelled. This next regular Parks Advisory Board meeting will be held on October 14, 2025. 

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE – PARKS TOUR

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting for Parks Advisory Board members will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM to conduct a tour of various parks within Clark County. 
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PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:

The public is encouraged to participate in the following ways: 

  • In person, Public Service Center in Training Room 679 on 6th floor, 1300 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA 98660
  • By Phone: 1-213-262-7043 access code: 371 893 06#
  • Submit public comments to: pab@clark.wa.gov

Join by computer – Microsoft Teams Attendee Link:  Join the meeting now
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PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:

 The public is encouraged to participate in the following ways: 

  • In person, Public Service Center in Training Room 679 on 6th floor, 1300 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA 98660
  • By Phone: 1-213-262-7043 access code: 952 474 549#
  • Submit public comments to: pab@clark.wa.gov

Join by computer – Microsoft Teams Attendee Link:  Join the meeting now 

PSC Map and Building Entry , PSC Map 6th Floor Hearing and Training Rooms
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PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:

 The public is encouraged to participate in the following ways: 

  • In person, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA 98660
  • By Phone: 1-213-262-7043 access code: 101 193 590#
  • Submit public comments to: pab@clark.wa.gov

Join by computer – Microsoft Teams Attendee Link:  Join the meeting now 
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PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:

 

The public is encouraged to participate in the following ways: 

  • In person, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665
  • By Phone: 1-213-262-7043 access code: 340 516 940#
  • Submit public comments to: pab@clark.wa.gov

Join by computer – Microsoft Teams Attendee Link:  Join the meeting now 
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PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:

The public is encouraged to participate in the following ways: 

  • In person, 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665
  • By Phone: 1-213-262-7043 access code: 925 874 454#
  • Submit public comments to: pab@clark.wa.gov

Join by computer – Microsoft Teams Attendee Link:  Join the meeting now
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PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:

The public is encouraged to participate in the following ways: 

  • In person, Luke Jensen Sports Complex in the LJSP Bud Van Cleve Community Room (in center of complex)
  • By Phone: 1-213-262-7043 access code: 353 578 178#
  • Submit public comments to: pab@clark.wa.gov

Join by computer – Microsoft Teams Attendee Link:  Join the meeting now

SPECIAL NOTICE – CANCELLATION

 

Notice is hereby given that this meeting has been cancelled. The next regular Parks Advisory Board meeting will be held on March 11, 2025. See the cancellation notice below. 

Special Notice - Meeting Cancellation
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PARKS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING:

The public is encouraged to participate in the following ways: 

  • In person, Luke Jensen Sports Complex in the LJSP Bud Van Cleve Community Room (in center of complex)
  • By Phone: 1-213-262-7043 access code: 720 284 296#
  • Submit public comments to: pab@clark.wa.gov

Join by computer – Microsoft Teams Attendee Link: Join the meeting now