The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to advise the City Council, City Manager, and the Recreation and Community Services Department on matters concerning parks and recreation. The powers and duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission are set forth in Chapter 2.44 of the Vista Municipal Code.

The Commission consists of seven regular members who serve four-year terms, and two non-voting youth members who serve a one-year term. 

Qualifications for Membership

• Resident of the City of Vista
• 18 years of age
• Shall not be employed by the City or a member of the City Council.

Meetings

Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084.

Occasionally, meetings are cancelled. Please click on "Current Meeting Agenda" link below for any Cancellation Notices.

Agenda inquiries should be directed to Recreation and Community Services Director Margaret Hamer at (760) 643-5261.

Agendas are posted 72 hours in advance of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Minutes are presented to the Commission for approval at the next regular meeting, and are posted after they are approved.

Agendas and Minutes

• Current Meeting Agenda
• Past Agendas
• Meeting Minutes