General Information

Wentzville Parks & Recreation General Information

Vision Statement

To create and maintain unparalleled recreational opportunities and high-quality parks or public spaces enhancing our quality of life, with exceptional service, programs and facilities for all who live, work and play in our community.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to enhance community unity, health and openspace preservation through people, parks and programs.

Committed to the Benefits of Parks and Recreation

We are committed to providing safe and inviting parks and facilities, meaningful and diverse recreational programs, cultural activities and human services. Our staff is responsive, positive and ethical in their dedication to delivering: • Personal benefits that strengthen self-esteem, improve health and promote self-sufficiency. • Social benefits that bring families together and unite people within our diverse community. • Economic benefitsthat welcome new business relocation and expansion which leads to a more productive work force and increased tourism opportunities. • Environmental benefitsthat protect and preserve natural areas, open space and enhance air and water quality.

Parks and Recreation Board

This volunteer advisory group to the Board of Aldermen, Mayor and Director of Parks and Recreation, serves as a sounding board by holding public meetings and exercising influence throughout the City to improve and expand recreational opportunities. Members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen for a three-year term. The Parks and Recreation Board (PARB) meets at 6:30P on the first Monday of each month at Wentzville City Hall (1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd.). The meetings are open to the public. Meeting agendas are provided on the City’s website at www.wentzvillemo.gov/agendas.

Board Of Aldermen (BOA)

Nick Guccione Douglas Lee

Board of Aldermen (BOA)

Bryan Harr

Manny Macias

Tricia Byrnes

Jeff Ottenlips

Michael Hays

Michael Lovell Mayor City Administrator

Ward 1 Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 3

PARB Members

Gloria Ehll (President) Holly VanGundy (Vice President) Nicole Foley Eric Mathews Peggy Meyer Craig Murray Maureen Murray-Barthelme Steven Nephew Jeremy Wolfmeyer Chrissi Blake — Alternate Rob Swanson — Alternate Tricia Byrnes — Alderman Liaison Ward 2 Ward 2 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 3 Ward 2 Ward 1 Ward 2

Tree Committee

Wentzville has been recognized for 11 consecutive years as a "Tree City USA" recipient. In the fall of 2014, Wentzville's Parks and Recreation Board created the Tree Committee, which reviews the City's tree and landscape ordinances. If you are interested in serving on the Tree Committee, please contact Wentzville Parks and Recreation at (636) 332-9236. Please visit www.wentzvillemo.gov for details on classes, news on native species, commemorative trees and more.

Art and Programs Committee

The Arts and Programs Committee of Wentzville, Missouri, is a volunteer nonprofit committee of the City’s Parks and Recreation Board. The Committee engages the community of Wentzville in an appreciation for art in its various forms. News, information and education are disseminated to the community by the committee to demonstrate the value of creativity and craft for generations to come.