Parks, Greenways & Recreation
advisory board
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
The Parks, Greenways & Recreation Advisory Board is an organization with the purpose to promote advise and assist the Recreation Services Department.
Board Members
- Sam Banks, Co-chairman - (Reynolds District)
- David Begley, Co-chairman - (Owen District)
- Winikay Caffrey - (North Buncombe District)
- Vacant - (Erwin District)
- Rodney Mangum - (Roberson District)
- Larry Wilson - (Enka District)
- Chuck Milner - (Member At-Large)
- Suzanne Molloy - (Member At Large)
- Dave Torbett - (Member At-Large)
The members of the Advisory Board are appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. They shall consist of 11 members representing the following areas:
- One from each County School District
- One member who is a resident of the City of Asheville
- Two members-at-large
Board functions include but are not limited to:
- Assist with communicating plans, goals, and purpose to the public, government officials and other individuals and agencies.
- Assist with the development of new funding sources for the department.
- Assist with the development of long range planning for programs and facilities.
- Promote community awareness.
- Oversee community grant process. Review and make recommendations of proposed community projects as outlined in the procedural policy.
- Assist other recognized advisory groups within the department as requested.
Meeting Schedule
5:00pm 2nd Wednesday of each month
Contact a Member
Phone: (828) 250-4260
E-Mail: parks@buncombecounty.org
Mail: 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801