About Us

Santa Cruz County
Parks & Recreation Commission

 

The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services on recreational programs, facilities, and parklands within the unincorporated area and outside the boundaries of the four special recreational districts of the County of Santa Cruz.

Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings

New schedule: commission meetings are now scheduled bimonthly on a weekday to start at 5:00 pm.
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Public Participation
  • Please check the meeting agenda to learn details about how to participate in the commission meeting.
  • If you need special accommodations, please call 454-2772 or TDD: 711 (California Relay Service) at least 48 hours before the meeting.
  • To contact staff to the Parks and Recreation Commission, please e-mail parkscommission@scparks.com
Meetings & By-Laws
  • Commission meetings are scheduled bimonthly on a weekday to start at 5:00 p.m.
  • The Commission may call for special public meetings in order to conduct timely Commission business.
  • Commission By-Laws PDF

Parks & Recreation Commission Members

  • Alexis Konevich, District 1
  • Vacant, District 2
  • Jeremy Sanford, District 3
  • Elizabeth Hernandez, District 4
  • Vacant, District 5
Alexis Konevich, District 1

Biography coming soon!

Vacant, District 2

 

Jeremy Sanford, District 3

Jeremy Sanford is a Professor of Molecular Biology at UC Santa Cruz and a Bonny Doon resident. Jeremy is committed to ensuring safe and equitable access to county parks for District 3 residents. Jeremy is also the head coach of the UC Santa Cruz rugby team and is a passionate advocate for the role of sports and recreation in our community. He is committed to creating and improving spaces for both young people and adults to pursue their sporting interests.

Elizabeth Hernandez, District 4

Biography coming soon!

 

Vacant, District 5

 

Contact Us

Phone:

(831) 454-7901

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays

Our physical office is open, but staff availability is limited.