Overview

The Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (SPRAB) is an advisory board to the Salem City Council.

The board recommends to and advises City Council on park land and recreational facilities:

• Acquisition
• Development
• Maintenance

The board also issues decisions on appeals to tree removal permits for city-owned trees, and makes recommendations on nominations for Heritage Tree designations under Salem Revised Code SRC 86 Trees on City Owned Property.

Board Mission

The Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is a strong advocate for the acquisition, planning, development, preservation, protection, and enhancement of Salem’s parks, including their natural resources, trees, and recreational opportunities for current and future generations by receiving input from the community and providing advice to City Council.

Board Vision

Our vision is for our community to have ample and robust parks that contribute to urban tree canopy, open spaces, and recreation opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engage in activities that promote health, well-being, community, and the environment.

Authority: SRC Chapter 13

Number of members: 9

Type of appointment: City Council appointment

Length of term: 3 years

Special Membership Requirements

• One member – a representative of the Salem/Keizer School District.
• Eight members – chosen from among persons concerned with and interested in the development of public parks and playgrounds and like public places in the city and are a resident or have a place of business in the City of Salem. At least one member shall have expertise in urban forestry, arboriculture, or horticulture, to the extent that professionals meeting these standards are available in the community.

Rules & Bylaws

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Hearing Procedures
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Referral Hearing Procedures
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Bylaws

Board Members

Meeting Audio Recordings

Agendas and Minutes