Washoe County is seeking applications to serve on the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission.

Vacancies are to represent Commission Districts 1 and 3.

Reno, Nevada. March 24, 2017. Washoe County Community Services Department, Regional Parks and Open Space is accepting applications for persons living in the unincorporated portion of Washoe County (Commission Districts 1 and 3) to serve on the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission.

See which district you live in here.

Washoe County residents with an interest in the future of the County’s open spaces, parks, natural resources, and recreational opportunities are encouraged to become a member of the Open Space and Regional Parks Commission.

The Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners. Examples of items that come before the board include district and park master plans; schedule of priorities for acquisition and development of park property; and rates and fees for services and facility use.

Open Space and Regional Park Commissioners are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve a 4-year term. The Parks Commission meets monthly, usually at 2:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday. Members receive no compensation.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants for the Open Space and Regional Parks Commission must be residents of unincorporated Washoe County and the area from which they are to be appointed (District 1 or 3).

Download Applications Here.

For information and an application, please contact the Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space at 823-6500. You can also apply online at this page. 

Mail your applications directly to Washoe County Community Services Department; Regional Parks and Open Space, Attention: Joanna Schultz; PO Box 11130; Reno, NV 89520-0027; FAX the completed application to 775-829-8014, Attention: Joanna Schultz; or e-mail it to jschultz@washoecounty.us.

Deadline for applications is Friday, April 28, 2017. Applications must be received by the department by this date.