Meetings

The Parks & Recreation Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Rock Hill City Hall at 6:30 p.m.

The Parks & Recreation Commission consists of five residents, appointed by the Mayor and subject to the approval of a majority of the Board of Aldermen. One member of the Board of Aldermen shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the Board of Aldermen to serve as the Board liaison.

The Parks & Recreation Commission is a recommending body only, and makes its recommendation to the Board of Aldermen for the operation and maintenance of the recreational system within the City, which consists of parks, park areas, historical sites, playgrounds, gardens, and other recreational areas and facilities owned or used or to be acquired by the City.

Duties of the Parks & Recreation Commission:

• Advise Mayor and Board of Aldermen of problems relevant to the operation and maintenance of the recreational system.
• Prepare and review that portion of the annual budget pertaining to the Park and Recreation Commission and make recommendations thereon direct to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, all of which shall be subject to the approval of the majority of the Board of Aldermen.
• After submission of proper plans and sketches, allot such space or area in any of the parks, park areas, places or historical sites within the City as may be required for the construction of any monument, statue or other work of art or utility in commemoration of the services or benevolence of any person or society which may be offered to be constructed or placed at the expense of said person or society.
• Establish rules and regulations governing the conduct and use of the recreational system within the City.
• Establish rules and regulations for the issuance of permits and establishment of schedules regulating the operation of the recreational system within the City.
• Designate officially the naming as memorials certain places in the recreational system which have been improved by private donation as requested by the person making such donation. Such official designation shall be filed with the City Clerk.
• Establish rules and regulations for the issuance of permits for the use of certain areas within the recreational system for use by private individuals or groups for picnic areas. Such permits shall be issued only upon written application from the individual or group applying therefor.