Public Input
Meeting Calendars and Members
The Parks and Recreation Department values public input and publishes this meeting calendar to provide members of the public with the dates, times, and staff contacts to provide input on park operations. Meeting dates and times can change at any time, and it is recommended that members of the public contact listed staff to confirm the most current dates and times.
Changes, updates, or revisions to this roster (as they occur) may be sent to askparks@sandiego.gov and to the assigned staff member listed for each advisory body.
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom and YouTube live broadcast, on days indicated below.
Agendas, minutes, reports, and other meeting documents and content are available at https://www.sandiego.gov/parkandrecboard. See agendas for links to online meetings, and see reports for links to past audio and video content.
Meets monthly on 3rd Thursday at 2:00 p.m., except for August and December.
Balboa Park Club Ballroom, 2150 Pan American Road West, 92101, except in July when the meeting is held at the War Memorial Building Auditorium, 3325 Zoo Drive, 92101.
Chair: Vacant
Vice-Chair: Dennis Otsuji
Other Members:
- Nick Anastasopoulos
David Baron
Jon Becker
Marcella Bothwell
Molly Chase
Ron Cho
Richard Gulley
Bobby Hughes
Evelyn Smith
Noli Zosa
Staff Contact/Board Secretary: Nancy Zamora-Hudson (619) 236-6643 email: nhudson@sandiego.gov
San Diego Regional Park Improvement Fund Oversight Committee
Same information and locations as provided for the Park and Recreation Board, above. Meets a minimum of four times per year.
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom and YouTube live broadcast, on days indicated below.
Meets monthly on 1st Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Balboa Park Club, Santa Fe Room, Balboa Park, San Diego, 92101
Chair: Molly Chase
Vice-Chair: Katherine Johnston
Staff Contacts: Johnny Chou, (619) 235-1106; Mario Llanos, (619) 235-1124
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom and YouTube live broadcast, on days indicated below.
Meets monthly on 1st Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Santa Clara Recreation Center, 1008 Santa Clara Place, 92109
Chair: Judith Muñoz
Other Members:
- Ron Anderson
Marshall Anderson
Jeff Johnson
Kari Logan
Judith Munoz
David Potter
Stephanie Smith
Darlene Walter
Staff Contact: Mike Rodrigues, (619) 235-1154
Mission Bay Park Improvement Fund Oversight Committee
Same information and location as provided for the Mission Bay Park Committee, above. Meets a minimum of four times per year.
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets quarterly on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Mission Bay Golf Course, 2702 N. Mission Bay Dr., 92109
Chair: Kurt Carlson
Vice-Chair: Colin Walshok
Other Members:
- Larry Barron
Marty Block
Roy Burchill
Kevin Carman
Susan Casagranda
Olivia Flores
Staff Contact: John Howard, (858) 552-1785
Task Forces and Open Space Meetings
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets 2nd Thursday on odd number months at 6:30 p.m.
Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Road, 92129
Chair: Matt Bartelt
Staff Contact: Edward Christensen, (858) 538-8082
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve Task Force
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets as necessary
202 'C' Street, City Admin Building, 12th Floor Conference Room, 92101
Chair: Frank Landis
Staff Contact: Steve Haupt, (619) 685-1311
Mission Trails Regional Park Task Force and Citizens Advisory Committee
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets 3rd Thursday on odd number months at 10:00 a.m.
Mission Trails Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail, 92119
Chair: Councilmember Raul Campillo, (619) 236-6677
Staff Contact: Ryan Robertson, (619) 668-3276
Open Space Canyons Advisory Committee
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets bi-annually on 2nd Thursday in April and October at 3:30 p.m.
Metro Wastewater Operations, Center Auditorium, 9192 Topaz Way, 92123
Interim Chair: Erika Ferriera,
(619) 870-6035
Staff Contact: Levi Dean, (619) 235-5262
Reports due 14 days before meeting
Otay Valley Regional Park Planning Committee and Citizens Advisory Committee
PC-CAC meets approximately quarterly, on Thursday afternoon. Hosted by County of San Diego. For info see: https://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/OVRP.html
CAC meets approximately quarterly on Thursday 2:00 - 4:00pm. Hosted by County of San Diego. For info see: https://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/OVRP.html
Chair: John Zarem
Vice-Chair: Susie Murphy
Staff Contact: Laura Ball, (619) 685-1301
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park Committee
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets 3rd Wednesday on odd number months at 6:30 p.m.
Tecolote Nature Center, 5180 Tecolote Road, 92110
Chair: Darrel Madison
Staff Contact: Steven Smith, (858) 581-9952
Meeting virtually at this time.
Meets monthly on 1st Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Doyle Community Recreation Center, 8175 Regents Road, 92122
Chair: Dennis Otsuji
Vice-Chair: No Vice-Chair
Staff Contact: Salome Martinez, (619) 235-1132
15 reports due 8 working days before the meeting
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
War Memorial Building, Room 2, 3325 Zoo Drive, 92101
Chair: David Baron
Vice-Chair: Vacant
Staff Contact: Nicole McNeil, (619) 533-6526
15 reports due 8 working days before the meeting
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Adams Recreation Center, 3491 Adams Avenue, 92116
Chair: Estevan Negrete
Vice-Chair: Liz Chennamchetty
Staff Contact: Michele Chicarelli, (619)-235-1161
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets 1st Monday on odd number months at 6:00 p.m.
Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Avenue, 92120
Chair: Terry Cords
Vice-Chair: John Chandler
Staff Contact: Bianca Padilla, (619) 235-1129
Will be meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (No meeting July or December)
Azalea Recreation Center, 2596 Violet Street, 92105
Chair: Thomas Herman
Vice-Chair: Teresa Herman
Staff Contact: Raul Contreras, (619) 641-6104
Balboa Park/Morley Field Recreation
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets quarterly on the 1st Wednesday in February, May, August, and November at 6:00 p.m.
Balboa Park Activity Center Meeting Room, 2145 Park Blvd., 92101
Chair: Ricky Franchi
Vice-Chair: William Aaron
Staff Contact: Victor Johnson, (619) 525-8264
Carmel Mountain/Sabre Springs Recreation
Staff Contact: Mike Mangarelli, (858) 538-8103
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 1st Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Carmel Valley Recreation Center, 3777 Townsgate Drive, 92130
Chair: Marilee Pacelli
Vice-Chair: Guy Hagen
Staff Contact: Jerome Abbott, (858) 552-1614
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 4th Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2725 55th St., 92105
Chair: Larry Isom
Vice-Chair: Harley Davis
Staff Contact: Lauren Baker, (619) 527-7683
Will be meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (No meeting in March, July or December)
City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis Street, 92105
Chair: Ricky Franchi
Vice-Chair: Maria Cortez
Staff Contact: Raul Contreras, (619) 641-6104
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets 3rd Wednesday on odd number months at 6:30 p.m.
Colina del Sol Recreation Center, 5319 Orange Avenue, 92115
Chair: Sidney Michael
Vice-Chair: Daniele Laman
Staff Contact: Juan Lizarraga, (619) 235-1145
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Doyle Recreation Center, 8175 Regents Road, MS-32, 92122
Chair: Sue Evans
Vice-Chair: Deanna Ratnikova
Staff Contact: Berenice Garcia, (858) 552-1613
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets 1st Thursday of Jan., April, July and Oct., at 5:30 p.m.
Ocean Beach Recreation Center, 4726 Santa Monica Avenue, 92107
Chair: Erika Ripley
Vice-Chair: Lan Lan Chen
Staff Contact: Cynthia Comacho, (619) 531-1527
Staff Contact: Lacy Bradshaw, (619) 527-3411
Staff Contact: Kathy Castello, (619) 235-5903
Kearny Mesa Community Recreation
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets bi-monthly on 4th Wednesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept., and Nov., at 6:00 p.m.
Kearny Mesa Recreation Center, 3170 Armstrong Street, 92111
Chair: Tracey Rivera
Vice-Chair: Norman Rufing
Secretary: Marty Reinhold
Staff Contact: Kelley Clark, (858) 573-1387
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 4th Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. (No meeting in August or December)
La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect Street, 92037
Chair: Mary Munk
Vice-Chair: Gail Forbes
Staff Contact: Jesse DeLille, (858) 552-1658
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Linda Vista Recreation Center, 7064 Levant Street, 92111
Chair: Steve Rodriguez
Vice-Chair: Doug Beckham
Staff Contact: Ira L. Patron, (858) 573-1343
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (No meeting in December)
The Tecolote Nature Center, 5180 Tecolote Road, 92110
Chair: Deron Bear
Staff Contact: Steven Smith, (858) 581-9952
Reports due 14 days before meeting marianbearpark@yahoo.com
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets bi-monthly starting in Jan. on 3rd Thursday of the month at noon.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 6401 Skyline Drive, 92114
Chair: Bobby Hughes
Vice-Chair: Johnnie Braxton
Staff Contact: Caleb Martin, (619) 527-3415
Dolores Magdaleno Memorial Recreation
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. (No meetings in July, Aug., and Dec.)
Memorial Recreation Center, 2902 Marcy Avenue, 92113
Chair: Francisco Ortiz
Vice-Chair: Lucas Cruz
Staff Contact: German Fimbres, (619) 235-1125
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. (No meeting in July)
Lopez Ridge Recreation Center, 7245 Calle Cristobal, 92126
Chair: Joe Frichtel
Vice-Chair: Greg Goonan
Staff Contact: Denise Lamb, (858) 538-8123
Will be meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (No meeting in July and August)
Mountain View Community Center, 641 S. Boundary St., 92113
Chair: Imani Robinson
Vice-Chair: Amalia Salas
Staff Contact: Gordon Bordson, (619) 527-3414
Will be meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Nobel Recreation Center, 8810 Judicial Drive, 92122
Chair: Dan Roy
Vice-Chair: Sue Evans
Staff Contact: Nicole Otjens, (858) 552-1629
Greater North Clairemont Park and Recreation
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
North Clairemont Recreation Center, 4421 Bannock Avenue, 92117
Chair: Dave Pursel
Vice-Chair: Roger Otterson
Staff Contacts: Richard Crider, (858) 581-9925; Steven Fong, (858) 581-9929
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 4th Monday at 6:00 p.m.
North Park Recreation Center, 4044 Idaho Street, 92104
Chair: Lynn Elliott
Vice-Chair: Ricky Franchi
Staff Contact: Michele Chicarelli, (619) 235-1161
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 4th Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Ocean Air Recreation Center, 4770 Fairport Way, 92130
Chair: Trent Tracy
Vice-Chair: Drew Isaacman
Staff Contact: Joe Monsour, (858) 552-1689
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets 1st Thursday of Feb., May, Aug., and Nov., at 6:00 p.m.
Ocean Beach Recreation Center 4726 Santa Monica Avenue, 92104
Chair: Jim Nickel
Vice-Chair: John McKaveny
Staff Contact: Cynthia Comacho, (619) 531-1527
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 1st Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (No meeting December or January)
Silver Wing Recreation Center, 3737 Arey Drive, 92154
Chair: Luciana Corrales
Vice-Chair: David Corrales
CPII Area Committee Rep: Ronnie Taylor
Staff Contact: Dolores Covarrubias, (619) 424-0465
Will be meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (No meetings in July or August)
Silver Wing Recreation Center, 3737 Arey Drive, 92154
President: Dotty Giffen
Vice-President: Sherri Gonzalez
Staff Contacts: Dolores Covarrubias, (619) 424-0465; Clemente Saldana, (619) 424-0466
Pacific Highlands Ranch Recreation
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of March, June, Sept., and Dec. at 7:00 p.m.
Pacific Highlands Ranch Recreation Center, 5977 Village Center Loop Dr., 92130
Chair: Karen Dubey
Vice-Chair: Vlad Kroutik
Staff Contact: Anna Sonnenburg, (858) 538-8185, ASonnenburg@sandiego.gov
Paradise Hills/Penn Recreation
Will be meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 1st Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (No meeting July or August)
Paradise Hills Recreation Center, Craft Room, 6610 Potomac Street, 92139
Chair: Marissa Ascierto
Vice-Chair: Guy Preuss
Staff Contact: Mariah Cote, (619) 527-3419
Point Loma (Cabrillo) Community Recreation
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets 2nd Thursday on odd number months at 5:30 p.m. (No meeting in July)
Cabrillo Recreation Center, 3051 Canon Street, 92106
Chair: Vacant
Vice-Chair: Mike Moser
Staff Contact: Melissa Carver, (619) 531-1534
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets 3rd Wednesday on odd number months at 7:00 p.m.
Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, Craft Room, 18448 West Bernardo Dr., 92127
Chair: Robin Kaufman
Vice-Chair: Kelly Batten
Staff Contact: Salome Martinez, (858) 538-8074
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (No meeting in November)
Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Road, 92129
Chair: Steve Leffler
Vice-Chair: Steve Mauch
Secretary: Rick Hudson
Staff Contact: Mark Moncey, (858) 538-8132
Robb Field Park and Recreation
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets quarterly on 1st Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Robb Athletic Field, 2525 Bacon Street, 92107 (at Jim Howard Hall)
Chair: Whitney Wilkinson
Vice-Chair: John McKaveney
Staff Contact: Matthew Ryan, (619) 533-5702
Robert Egger, Sr - South Bay Recreation
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (No meeting July or August)
Robert Egger, Sr. South Bay Recreation Center, 1885 Coronado Avenue, 92154
Chair: Walt M. Zumstein
Vice-Chair: Rosa Ruesga
Staff Contacts: Viviana Zermeno, (619) 424-0470; Albert Hara, (619) 424-0467
San Carlos/Lake Murray Recreation
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets 3rd Wednesday on odd number months at 6:30 p.m.
San Carlos Recreation Center, 6445 Lake Badin Avenue, 92119
Chair: Terry Cords
Vice-Chair: Jay Wilson
Staff Contact: Yvette Nourie-Burns, (619) 527-3443
Will be meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets bi-monthly in February, April, June, August and October on the 2nd Monday at 6:00 p.m. (No meeting in December or January)
San Ysidro Community Activity Center, 179 Diza Road, 92173
Chair: Felipe Muro
Vice-Chair: Martin Ortega
Staff Contact: Robert Lara, (619) 424-0415
Santa Clara/Pacific Beach Park and Recreation
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets January, March, May, August and October on the 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Santa Clara Recreation Center, 1008 Santa Clara Place, 92109, or
Pacific Beach Recreation Center, 1405 Diamond Street, 92109
Chair: Felix Goodson
Vice-Chair: Shane Grouvhoug
Staff Contacts: Ann Zachau, (858) 581-9690; Angela Shelton, (858) 581-9927
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets 2nd Thursday on odd number months at 7:00 p.m.
Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress Drive, 92131
Chair: Marc Sorensen
Vice-Chair: Vacant
Staff Contact: Claudia Apodaca, (858) 538-8086
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets on 3rd Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept., and Nov. at 6:30 p.m.
Serra Mesa Recreation Center, 9020 Village Glen Drive, 92123
Chair: Jon Cima
Vice-Chair: George DeLaBarre
Staff Contact: Hannah Boehm, (858) 573-1406
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 4th Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Skyline Hills Recreation Center, 8285 Skyline Drive, 92114
Chair: Tracy Thompson
Vice-Chair: Monica Irby
Staff Contact: Latricia Williams, (619) 527-3486
South Clairemont/Tecolote Recreation
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on the second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. (No meeting July or August) South
Clairemont Recreation Center, 3605 Clairemont Drive, 92117
Chair: Tom Lamke
Vice-Chair: Jennifer Norman
Staff Contact: Kristy Wells, (858) 581-9924
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Southcrest Recreation Center, 4149 Newton Avenue, 92113
Chair: Felicia Harris
Vice-Chair: Vacant
Staff Contact: Andre Rhodes, (619) 527-8084
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Drive, 92122
Chair: John Schindel
Vice-Chair: Dawn Yandel
Staff Contact: Roger Hughes (858) 552-1651
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets 2nd Tuesday of every other month at 3:30 p.m. (No meetings in July or August)
Stockton Recreation Center, 330 32nd Street, 92102
Chair: Claudia Dunaway
Staff Contact: Ricardo Arteaga, (619) 235-1163
Therapeutic Recreation and Age Well Services
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (No meeting in July or August)
Park De La Cruz, 3901 Landis Street, 92105
Chair: Meagan Nunez
Vice-Chair: Eleanor Tamayo
Staff Contact: Kristi Fenick, (619) 533-6333
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets quarterly on 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (No meeting August or December)
Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., 92124
Chair: Vacant
Vice-Chair: Rex Warburton
Staff Contact: Tia Turner, (858) 573-1394
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 1st Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Birney Elementary School, 4345 Campus Avenue, 92116
Chair: Marc Johnson
Vice-Chair: Liem Do
Staff Contact: Michele Chicarelli, (619) 235-1161
Willie Henderson Sports Complex Recreation
Not holding meetings at the present time
Meets monthly on last Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Willie Henderson Sports Complex, 1035 South 45th Street, 92113
Chair: Albert Dandridge
Vice-Chair: Domingo Robles
Staff Contact: Gordon Bordson, (619) 527-3414
Non-Profit Organizations with Staff Participation
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 4th Monday at 4:00 pm
La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect Street, 92037
President: Claudia Baranowski
Staff Contact: Dan Daneri, (619) 235-5914
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Building T-29, 8622 Kennel Way La Jolla, 92037
Chair: Janie Emerson
Vice-Chair: Mary Coakley
Staff Contact: Dan Daneri, (619) 235-5914
San Diego Civic Dance Association
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. (No meeting in February, June meeting will be held at Casa del Prado Building, Room 101 the last Tuesday in June)
Balboa Park Club Santa Fe Room, 2150 Pan American Rd. West
Chair: Yurii Horton
Vice-Chair: John Corlett
Staff Contact: Andrea Feier, (619) 235-5255
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 1st Monday at 6:45 p.m.
Cabrillo Recreation Center, 3051 Canon Street, 92106
Chair: Michel Anderson
Vice-Chair:
Staff Contact: Sarah Erazo, (619) 525-8211
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Council
Currently meeting virtually via Zoom, on days indicated below
Meets monthly on 1st Monday at 6:45 p.m.
Cabrillo Recreation Center, 3051 Canon Street, 92106
Chair: Gene Berger
Staff Contact: Vincent Paniagua, (858) 581-9976