Advisory Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission is composed of five members, appointed by the Mayor subject to Council’s approval by a majority vote of Council comprised of (1) member of Village Council. (1) representative of Groveport Youth Athletic Association and (3) Village residents.

The Village Administrator and Parks & Recreation Director are ex-officio members of the Commission. The Parks & Recreation Director or his/her designee will serve as Secretary.

The responsibilities of the Commission include promoting a comprehensive park and recreation program for the citizens of Groveport, acting as an advisory body to the Parks & Recreation Director, Administrator and Mayor as well as serving as a recommending body to the Village Council regarding the operation of the Parks & Recreation Department in matters relating to programs, policies, rules & regulations, capital and operational needs and other matters affecting the Department.

Ordinance No. 2006-019 created the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission for the Village of Groveport pursuant to Section 8.05 of the Charter of the Village of Groveport.

2011 Meeting Schedule

All meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at the Groveport Recreation Center
(7370 Groveport Rd., Groveport, OH 43125), unless otherwise noted.

                                        Wed., Feb. 16
                                        Wed., April 20
                                        Wed., June 15
                                        Wed., Aug. 17
                                        Wed., Oct. 19
                                        Wed., Dec. 14

 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commissioners

    NAME                                     3 Year TERM EXPIRES

   Jim Beidler                                        7-6-2012
   Ed Dildine, Council Rep.                    7-6-2013
   Dan Harder, GYAA Rep.                     7-6-2011
   Patti McKee                                      7-6-2011
   Vacant                                              7-6-2012


To learn more about the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission or to receive a copy of an upcoming meeting agenda or meeting minutes, please contact Kyle Lund (Director of Parks & Recreation) at 614-836-1000 ext. 223 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .