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The Parks and Recreation Board was created by the authority of the City Council, Ordinance Number 29561, June 14, 1961.

Overall Purpose of the Board
- Provide liaison between the community and the Department of Parks and Recreation regarding community recreational facilities and services, needs and desires and recreation programming.
- Review the departmental operations and maintenance budget and advise the Director of the Board's suggestions regarding priority programs.
- Promote public awareness of the public recreational facilities and services provided by the City and stimulate community participation in those programs.
- Review operational policies for the various parks facilities and recommend new or revised policies as circumstances change.
- Review all applications for federal parks and recreation grants prior to submission to City Council.

Board Details
- Membership Composition: The Board consists of 11 residents of the City who serve without pay.
- Appointment: Members are appointed by the City Council, pursuant to recommendation by the City Manager.
- Term of Members: Members are appointed for a two-year term. Members may be appointed for no more than two consecutive two-year terms.
- Presiding Officer: The Board shall select, by majority vote, a chairperson and a vice chair person. That chair person serves for one year and may be re-elected for not more than one additional consecutive year. The vice-chair person presides at meetings in the absence of the chair person.

Meeting and Contact Information
The board's regularly scheduled meetings are the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m

http://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/About-Mission/Boards/Parks-Recreation-Board

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The Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board is comprised of 11 members appointed by the Mayor and each City Councilmember for two-year terms. The Board is charged with providing input and advice to staff and the City Council regarding acquisition and appropriate development of linear parks along major creeks and rivers and their tributaries in the San Antonio Area.

Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

http://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/About-Mission/Boards/Linear-Creekway-Parks-Advisory-Board

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Volunteers will learn to use different hand tools like McLeods, pick mattocks, pruning loppers/saws, etc. Volunteers will learn proper pruning techniques and trail building/maintenance techniques.

Wear clothing appropriate for trail work including closed-toe shoes, work gloves and safety glasses. Bring a hydration pack or re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated. Bring sun screen and/or bug spray.

Trail Work Days
Wednesday, August 28
Wednesday, October 2
Wednesday, October 30
Wednesday, November 27
Wednesday, December 18