Parks and Recreation Board

Who we are...

The West Lafayette Parks and Recreation Board is made up of five citizens; four are appointed on a by-partisan basis by the Mayor for a four-year overlapping term. The fifth member is appointed by the School Board. The attorney is appointed by the legal department of the city. The Park Board is responsible for all staff personnel matters, except the Superintendent, who is appointed by the Mayor.

Linda Eales, President,

Pat Flannelly, Vice-President

Jim Pitoukkas, Secretary

Karen Springer, Park Board Member

Brandt Patz, Park Board Member

Andy Gutwein, Park Board Attorney

What we do...

The Park Board has authority to pass bond issues, power of eminent domain and authority to appropriate non-reverting operating funds. The Board receives a major portion of funds from the city general funds.

When we meet...

Board meetings are usually held on the third Monday of the month at the Park and Recreation Office, except where noted. Meetings start at 4:30 pm.Board meetings are open to the public.The Parks and Recreation Office is located at 1101 Kalberer Road.

Park Board Minutes Archive

2018 Meeting Dates -

January 22; February 26; March 19; April 16; May 21 (Lilly Nature Center); June 18; July 16; August 20; September 17; October 15 (Riverside Skating Center); November 19; December 17 (Morton Community Center)

2018 Park Board Minutes