Parks and Recreation Commission

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.

Meetings are held monthly on the 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Historic Charlton Park Upjohn House/Park Office unless otherwise noted on the published meeting schedule.

Contact Information
Dan Patton - Executive Director
dpatton@barrycounty.org

Board Information
Vacancies
  • 0 Current Vacancies
  • 0 Terms Expired
  • 1 Term Ending Soon
Size 10 Members
Term Length Varies
Term Limit 0

Board Roster
Joyce Snow
1st Term
Jul 27, 2020 to Jul 31, 2021
Appointing Authority - Planning Commission
Category - Planning Commission Representative

Catherine Getty
1st Term
Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Appointing Authority - Board Of Commissioners
Category - Commissioner

Frank Fiala
2nd Term
Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Appointing Authority - Statute
Category - Road Commissioner

Colleen Acker
1st Term
Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2021
Appointing Authority - Board Of Commissioners
Category - Citizen at Large

Douglas Klein
1st Term
Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2021
Appointing Authority - Board Of Commissioners
Category - Citizen at Large

Daryl Cheeseman
1st Term
Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2022
Appointing Authority - Board Of Commissioners
Category - Citizen at Large: Charlton Park Gas & Steam Club

Rick Moore
1st Term
Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2022
Appointing Authority - Board Of Commissioners
Category - Citizen at Large: Thornapple Trail Association

Sarah L Nelson
1st Term
Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2023
Appointing Authority - Board Of Commissioners
Category - Citizen at Large

Deborah A Jensen
1st Term
Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2023
Appointing Authority - Board Of Commissioners
Category - Citizen at Large

Jim Dull
2nd Term
Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2024
Appointing Authority - Statute
Category - Drain Commissioner

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