Purpose of the Parks Advisory Board:

The purpose of the Park Advisory Board (PAB) is to serve as the community’s representation in park and recreation planning.  The PAB should provide input regarding the City’s park system, recreation facilities, and recreation programming (excluding Fox Run Golf Course).  The board should provide support and ideas for the park and recreation staff (brainstorming and implementation).  Approved recommendations by the PAB will be forwarded to the Board of City Commissioners for their consideration and action.  The PAB makes recommendations only and is not empowered to stop any action the Commission may take on the recommendations.  In Yankton, where the form of government stresses the Board of Commissioners as the policy and decision making body, the PAB serves as a useful link with the citizenry and as an influential element in the process. 

For the comprehensive PAB guidelines please click:  PAB Guidelines

Members of the Park Advisory Board are Yankton citizens appointed to three-year terms, by the Mayor, to serve in an advisory capacity on issues related to the City's park development plans. 

Board members include: 

• Elizabeth Healy
• Jason Tellus
• Brian Bertsch
• Jeannine Economy
• Tom Bixler
• Cody Kneifl
• Brian Hunhoff (City Commission Representative)