
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
TERM
NAME EXPIRES EMAIL PHONE
Rodd Gray 5/1/27 rodd.patti95@gmail.com 214-538-7953
Ruth Hager, Chair 5/1/28 ruthanngoodwinhager@gmail.com 479-981-0614
Beth Giltner 5/1/24 mvw718@att.net 214-733-2688
Laurie Crammond 5/1/25 lcrammond@cox.net 804-381-8712
Jonathan Teigen 5/1/26 jteigen23@gmail.com 479-244-7329
Mark Ingram 5/1/24 mringram10@aol.com 619-804-2169
Charissa Litherland 5/1/25 charissa.litherland@outlook.com 479-981-0502
PARKS AND RECREATION CONTACTS
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.
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Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation has a great team dedicated to keeping our parks and springs beautiful. Come join us!
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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!
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Thank you so much for your support!