The Parks & Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, recreation, playgrounds and entertainment. The Commission oversees an annual Art and Wine Festival held in Central Park.

The Commission considers the annual budget of the Parks & Recreation Department during the process of its preparation and makes recommendations to the City Manager and the City Council. It assists in the planning and supervision of a recreation program for the inhabitants of the City, promotes and stimulates public interest, solicits the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies.

The Parks & Recreation Commission consists of seven commissioners that are volunteers and are appointed by the City Council. To be eligible, you must be a registered voter and resident of Santa Clara, and may not hold any paid office in, or be employed by, the City of Santa Clara. For details call the City Clerk's office at (408) 615-2220. The Parks & Recreation Commission may also be contacted by email.

Meets: Generally meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Place: City Hall - Staff Conference Room, 1500 Warburton Avenue
Staff Liaison: George Friedenbach, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation: 615-2260