The role of the Parks, Waterways & Recreation Commission is to act as an advisory commission to the City and to make studies and recommendations for the enhancement and promotion of recreational and river activities, programs, parks, trails and facilities within the City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department. The department provides staff support to the commission.
Meetings are held at 7:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the City Services Center (CSC), 500 15th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
Agendas & Minutes
Commission Officers:
Dawn Foster-Peek, Chair (2023)
Chris Thoms, Vice Chair (2024)
Commission Members:
Bill Desmarais (2023)
John Bickel (2025)
Kate Gioe (2025)
John Hansen (2025)
Edwin Montgomery (2025)
Keri Sweeting (2024)
Lemi Tilahun (2023)
Bill Unger (2024)
Crystal Walter (2023)
Ex-Officio Member
Jay Fanta
Contact Information
Brittany Wolf
Parks & Recreation Department
City Services Center (CSC)
500 15th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-286-5767
b.wolf@cedar-rapids.org