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 at ParksAndRecreationCommission@santaclaraca.gov.

• Meets: Generally meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
• Place: City Hall - Cafeteria, 1500 Warburton Avenue
• Staff Liaison: Dale Seale, Deputy Director - Parks & Recreation (408) 615-3771

Commission Members

Dana Caldwell 

(Second Term)

Maureen Reilly Chu (Vice-Chair)

Term Expires: June 30, 2026
 (First Term)

Derek DeMarco

Term Expires: June 30, 2027
(First Term) 

Eversley Forte 

Term Expires: June 30, 2027
(Second Term)

Vikas Gupta 

Term Expires: June 30, 2027
(First Term)

Sajid Hai (Chair)

Term Expires: June 30, 2025
(First Term)

Brittany Ricketts

Term Expires: June 30, 2026
(First Term)

Resources

Meeting minutes, recordings, and any post-meeting materials are posted online at Parks & Recreation Commission - Legistar.