TOWN OF GOSHEN

Goshen, NY 10924

 

 

 

  RECREATION:

Bonnie Mayefsky, Coordinator

Telephone: 845-294-1558

E-mail:

goshenrec@goshenparksandrecreation.org

 

 

  PARKS:

Bonnie Mayefsky, Administrator

Telephone:845-294-1558

E-mail:

Goshenparks@goshenparksandrecreation.org

 

 

  MAINTENANCE:

Mark Warren, Groundskeeper

Hours on site:

Weekdays 3:30pm to Dusk

at Craigville Park

Telephone: 845-294-3938

 

 

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Goshen Recreation and Parks Commission

Providing Quality Recreation, Sports and Cultural Programs to Goshen Residents

Welcome to the Recreation and Parks Commission Page

 

Facts about the Commission

 

The Goshen Recreation and Parks Commission is a public body established by the Town and Village of Goshen.  The sources of operating funds are program fees, facility rental, and annual appropriations of equal amounts from the Town and Village of Goshen.

 

Meetings:

The Commission meets once a month, on the second Tuesday, at 6:30 pm at Village Hall.  The meetings are open to the public.  There is a “Public Input” period soon after the start of every meeting. 

 

Commissioners:

There are seven volunteer Commissioners who are appointed as follows:

Two (2) Town residents appointed by the Town Board

Two (2) Village residents appointed by the Village Board of Trustees

One (1) Town or Village resident recommended by sitting Commissioners, and approved by

  Town Board members and Village Trustees (called Commissioner-at-Large)

One (1) liaison from the Town Board

One (1) liaison from the Village Board

 

The five appointed Commissioners serve staggered three-year terms.  An annual organization meeting is held each year (June) at which Commissioners elect a Chairperson, and the new Chairperson selects a Vice-Chairperson.  At that meeting, the new Chairperson also assigns responsibility for the oversight of specific parks, programs and projects to each Commissioner. 

 

Commissioner’s Responsibilities:

Hold monthly public meetings.

Routine maintenance of all parks within the Town and Village.

Initiation and management of recreational programs and cultural events.

Submit capital project recommendations to the Town and Village Boards for approval, funding and implementation.

Submit an operational budget annually to the Town and Village Boards for approval and funding.

Hire and supervise Commission employees.

Adopt rules of procedure and conduct on all matters within its jurisdiction.

Accept gifts and donations of real estate, money or other personal property.

 

Commission Jurisdiction:

Public park lands in the Town and Village of Goshen.

Recreation and cultural programs, classes and events it operates.

 

Mission Statement:

To inspire and enrich physical, social and emotional wellness in the lives of Goshen residents;

To provide quality recreation, sports and cultural programs to Goshen residents of all ages;

To groom and enhance existing park lands at a level that encourages active and passive enjoyment by residents and fosters a deep sense of pride;

To maximize public use of existing park lands and work in partnership with nearby public facilities such as schools, library, OCCC and OC Parks system to increase recreation opportunities for Goshen residents without duplicating resources;

To continually assess the community’s future needs and to responsibly develop new park lands in a timely manner and with fiscal prudence.

 

Goshen Recreation and

Parks

Village Hall

276 Main Street-2nd. floor

Goshen, NY 10924

phone 845-294-1558

fax      845-294-1276