Barry County

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Board and Staff

Our Team

The primary function of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission is the operation of Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum & Recreation Area, McKeown Bridge Park and the Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail. Responsibilities include long-range planning, preparation of an annual budget and approval of budget expenditures.
MISSION STATEMENT - Promote Barry County as a recreational and historical destination, by supporting and expanding recreation and educational opportunities, to enhance the quality of life for all.
Staff
Vacant - Office Assistant
Dan Patton - Parks Director
Shannon Pinkster - Curator
Katie Ponsetto - Programming Coordinator
Ben Strimback - Maintenance Supervisor
Ron Welton - Parks Assistant Part-Time

Board
Name Representing Term Begins Term Ends
Colleen Acker Citizen-at-Large  1/1/2020  12/31/2021
Daryl Cheeseman Charlton Park Gas & Steam Club  1/1/2020  12/31/2022
Tammy Hayes Barry County Drain Commission     Non-Expiring
Frank Fiala Barry County Road Commission    Non-Expiring
Catherine Getty Barry County Commissioner    Non-Expiring
Debbie Jensen Citizen-at-Large  1/26/2021  12/31/2023
Doug Klein Citizen-at-Large  1/1/2020  12/31/2021
Joyce Snow Barry County Planning Commission    Non-Expiring
Rick Moore Thornapple Trail Association   1/1/2020  12/31/2022
Sarah Nelson Citizen-at-Large  1/26/2021  12/31/2023












Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
Parks & Recreation Commission meetings are typically held on the 4th Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted. All meetings will be held at the Historic Charlton Park office, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

Meeting Minutes
You can find past meeting minutes on the Barry County Agendas, Minutes, and Packets page.