Park Commission

The Medina Park Commission has been established by the City Council pursuant to City Code Section 525(PDF, 80KB)

The purpose of the Park Commission is to make recommendations to the City Council on matters related to the city’s parks, equipment, facilities, open spaces, trails, recreational activities, and use of park dedication funds.

The Park Commission meets on the third Wednesday of every month in the City Council Chambers at city hall. Meetings are open to the public.

The Park Commission consists of seven members, each of whom is either appointed by the City Council to serve a three-year term or a shorter term to fill a vacancy.  A commission chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary are elected from its members.  All Park Commission positions are voluntary.

The Park Commission may also consist of two (2) youth members, each of whom is appointed by the City Council to serve a one-year term. Youth members shall be non-voting members and their presence or absence at a meeting shall not be counted in determining the existence of a quorum of the commission.

2025 Park Commission Members

The Park Commission consists of seven members, each of whom is either appointed by the City Council to serve a three-year term or a shorter term to fill a vacancy.  A commission chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary are elected from its members.  All Park Commission positions are voluntary.

The Park Commission may also consist of two youth members, each of whom is appointed by the City Council to serve a one-year term. Youth members shall be non-voting members and their presence or absence at a meeting shall not be counted in determining the existence of a quorum of the commission.

  • Will Gunter, Chair
  • Tom Mayer, Vice Chair
  • Joshua Lorenz, Secretary
  • Terry Sharp, Commission Member
  • Pam Farmer, Commission Member
  • Kelsey Thayer, Commission Member
  • Vacant - open
    • Eliza Akram, Youth Commission Member
    • Vacant - open

2025 Park Commission Meeting Dates

  • January 15, 2025, 7:00pm
  • February 19, 2025, CANCELLED
  • March 19, 2025, 7:00pm
  • April 16, 2025, 7:00pm
  • May 21, 2025, 5:00pm Park Commission Tour of Parks
  • June 18, 2025, 7:00pm
  • July 16, 2025, 7:00pm
  • August 20, 2025, 7:00pm, NO QUORUM
  • September 17, 2025, CANCELLED
  • October 15, 2025, 7:00pm
  • November 19, 2025, 7:00pm
  • December 17, 2025, 7:00pm

Park Commission Public Records (Packets, Agendas, Minutes)

Park Commission Public Records (includes current and prior years packets, agendas, and minutes)

If you have questions about the Park Commission or meetings email: Lisa DeMars

Park Commission Application Process

The City of Medina is accepting applications for the Park Commission!

One Park Commission appointment is currently available with a term expiring on December 31, 2028.  To be considered, interested candidates must submit a park commission application(PDF, 694KB) along with a brief cover letter expressing your desire to serve in the position.

One Youth Park Commission appointment is available with a term expiring one year from the date of the appointment, plus the option to extend for one additional year. Youth members are non-voting members; however, they still provide valuable input on park related business. To be considered, interested candidates must submit a youth park commission application(PDF, 414KB) along with a brief cover letter expressing your desire to serve in the position.

The deadline for applications is Friday, October 10, 2025, or until filled.  Contact Lisa DeMars with questions.

Interested in joining the Park Commission? Applications are always welcome and will be retained on file for two years from the date of receipt. As openings occur, applicants will be notified and invited to participate in the commission interview process. Applicants must reside in Medina for at least one year immediately preceding appointment.

Interested candidates must submit a park commission application(PDF, 957KB) along with a brief cover letter expressing your desire to serve in the position.

The Medina Park Commission has been established by the City Council pursuant to City Code Section 525

The purpose of the Park Commission is to make recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on matters of development related to the city’s parks, equipment, facilities, open spaces, trails, recreational activities and programs, preservation of natural resources, the promotion of environmental awareness, and use of park dedication funds.  

Additionally, Commissioners often partake in events such as Clean-up Day and Celebration Day.

The Park Commission meets on the third Wednesday of the month in City Council Chambers at city hall. Meetings are open to the public.

The Park Commission consists of seven members, each of whom is either appointed by the City Council to serve a three-year term or a shorter term to fill a vacancy.  A commission chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary are elected from its members.  All Park Commission positions are voluntary.

The Park Commission may also consist of two (2) youth members, each of whom is appointed by the City Council to serve a one-year term. Youth members shall be non-voting members and their presence or absence at a meeting shall not be counted in determining the existence of a quorum of the commission.

The next Park Commission Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th.
The agenda will be posted HERE a couple days prior to the meeting.