Parks and Recreation Commission Overview
 The Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) is a Town Council-appointed Commission which oversees the public parks and recommends and organizes recreational activities for Fairfax residents.
Additionally, PARC sponsors many family oriented events, such as Winter Ice Skating in the Pavilion, the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Bolinas Park, the Fairfax Festival & Parade in June, a pumpkin carving party for children at Halloween, and a themed New Year's Eve bash by the Artists-in Residence. PARC also considers sponsorship of special one time events that benefit the community as a whole. To be considered for a special event, an application must be submitted to PARC, 60 days in advance and approved by the Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting.
PARC includes a parent based group that conducts quarterly clean-ups of Peri Park Playground, including identifying maintenance and equipment repair requests which are performed by the Public Works Department.
The Town Council appoints an Artist in Residence who is given art studio space in the Pavilion in exchange for offering art classes and other activities to the community.
PARC offers many classes and activities through the Fairfax Open Circle Arts (FOCAS) programming, including art, dance, music, a new mothers group, and Camp Fairfax, a summer day camp program. For more information, please contact Camille Esposito at 256-9207 or see the FOCAS Web site for upcoming events.
Regular Meeting Schedule
The Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) normally meets on the second Monday of the month, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fairfax Youth Center, 16 Park Road.
Commission Members
| Member |
Term Expiration |
| Vicki Burns |
3/31/14 |
| Richard Pedemonte |
4/30/15 |
| Sisi Parry-Hansen |
9/30/13 |
| Elon Rosenfeld, Chair |
5/31/15 |
| Monty Stephens |
10/31/13 |
Vacant, Youth Commissioner
( 2-year term) |
9/30/10 |
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Shoshana Parry, Artist-in-Residence |
n/a |
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Sam Parry, Artist-in-Residence |
n/a |
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Staff:
Maria Baird,
Community Resources Coordinator
415-456-5652
Camille Esposito
Program Director, Fairfax Open Circle Arts & Sports
415-256-9207 |
n/a |
Recreation Programming in Fairfax!
Fairfax PARC and FOCAS are looking for input from the Fairfax community on the types of recreation programs you and your family would like to see offered in Fairfax. Please contact Camille at 256-9207 or e-mail her at cesposito@townoffairfax.org with your suggestions. We are also interested in hearing from any potential instructors on their ideas for programs they would like to teach in Fairfax. For a FOCAS summer camp guide, stop by Town Hall, 142 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, or contact Camille to receive one by mail.
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