Highland Boards & Commissions – Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is a six-member panel, four of whom are appointed by the Town Council for a term of four years on the basis of their interest in, and knowledge of, parks and recreation.

• No more than two of the members may be of the same political party.
• The fifth member is appointed by the School Board from its membership for a term no longer than the term enjoyed as a school board trustee.
• The sixth member is a liaison position appointed by the Town Council.
• The department administrator is the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, who is appointed based upon training and/or education in the field of parks and recreation. 

The Parks and Recreation Board manages all municipal parks and facilities, hires staff to maintain the parks and provide recreational programming.