Park Board
The Park Board serves in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and the City Council in the use, operation, and maintenance of the City's park system and other public grounds as determined by the City Manager.
Overview
The Park Board was established by Chapter 32, Section 071 of the Mt. Vernon Revised Code of Ordinances. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor with the advice of the City Council. Each member is appointed to a three-year term.
For more information on the Park Board, please contact the Mt. Vernon Parks and Recreation Office at 618-242-6890.
Meetings
- 2nd Monday of every month
- Veterans Park
Rolland Lewis Community Building
800 S 27th Street
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Members
| Name | Position | Appointed by | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Davis | Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 4/30/2022 |
| Nikita Hughes | Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 4/30/2019 |
| Bernard Dickneite | Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 4/30/2017 |
| Charlonda Haywood | Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 4/30/2018 |
| Vacant | Member | City of Mt. Vernon | |
| Vacant | Member | City of Mt. Vernon | |
| Vacant | Member | City of Mt. Vernon |
Contact Us
1100 Main Street
Mount Vernon IL 62864
(618) 242-5000
cityhall@mtvernon.com