Our Mission
The mission of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the park assets of the greater community of Eureka Springs and to manage them in ways that maximize their benefits to present and future generations.
Eureka Springs
Parks and Recreation
Commission
The Eureka Springs City Council created the Parks and Recreation Commission in December of 1980.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
NAME EMAIL
Mark Ingram, Chair mringram10@aol.com
Rodd Gray, Vice Chair rodd.patti95@gmail.com
Jonathan Teigen, Secretary jteigen23@gmail.com
Beth Giltner mvw718@att.net
Charissa Litherland charissa.litherland@outlook.com
Ruth Hager ruthanngoodwinhager@gmail.com
Open Position
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PARKS AND RECREATION CONTACTS
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Sam Dudley, Executive Director director@eurekaparks.com 479-253-2866
Nicky Boyette, Parks Clerk info@eurekaparks.com 479-253-2866
The Commission is established under the authority of A.C.A. 14-269-104.
Each commissioner shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years.
Do you have a suggestion for our parks, springs or lakes? Please fill out this form and return it to us as noted. We appreciate your feedback!
2024 Artist in the Park Application
Download this application, fill it out and either email it (clerk@eurekaparks.com) to us with ALL attachments noted or bring it to the Parks office at 532 Spring Street.
DONATE
Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation appreciates any and all donations to help support our parks, lakes and springs. Your generosity helps us move forward on new and exciting projects that make our parks even more user-friendly and beautiful!
To donate, click the link below and choose the amount you would like to give.
Thank you so much for your support!