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Recreation Services Advisory Board  

The Parks, Greenways & Recreation Advisory Board is an organization with the purpose to promote advise and assist the Recreation Services Department.

Board Members

  • David Begley, Chair - (Owen District)
  • Jennifer Cable (North Buncombe District)
  • John Carter - (Erwin District)
  • Rick Elinburg - (Roberson District)
  • Chuck Milner - (Member At-Large)
  • Suzanne Molloy - (Reynolds District)
  • Neil Thomas - (City of Asheville)
  • Keith Webb (Member At Large)
  • Larry Wilson - (Enka District)

The members of the Advisory Board are appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. They shall consist of 9 members representing the following areas:

  • One from each County School District
  • One member who is a resident of the City of Asheville
  • Two members-at-large

Board functions include but are not limited to:

  • Assist with communicating plans, goals, and purpose to the public, government officials and other individuals and agencies.
  • Assist with the development of new funding sources for the department.
  • Assist with the development of long range planning for programs and facilities.
  • Promote community awareness.
  • Oversee community grant process. Review and make recommendations of proposed community projects as outlined in the procedural policy.
  • Assist other recognized advisory groups within the department as requested.

Meeting Schedule

5:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of each month

Contact a Member

Phone: (828) 250-4260

E-Mail: parks@buncombecounty.org

Mail: 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801