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 hottroddhairgodd@att.net 214-538-7953
Ruth Hager, Chair 5/1/23 ruth@eurekaparks.com 479-981-0614
OPEN 5/1/24
Laurie Crammond 5/1/25 lcrammond@cox.net 804-381-8712
OPEN 5/1/26
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.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation has a great team dedicated to keeping our parks and springs beautiful. Come join us!
NOW HIRING
LAKE LEATHERWOOD PARK ATTENDANT
The Park Attendant position assists the Park Manager with a variety of tasks related to the operations of Lake Leatherwood City Park, primarily in the “Day Use” area, consisting of the campgrounds, cabins, marina, and playground areas. Duties include booking cabins and campsites, retail sales, and general customer service for park visitors.
Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and have at least one year of retail or customer service experience.
Call 479-253-7921 or email: leatherwood@eurekaparks.com for more information.
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!