PURPOSE
The Board's mission is to recommend and support programs, activities and events which promote the general welfare of the citizens of our community through recreational and leisure services.

Winners of the 2003 and 2019 Citizen Advisory Board of the Year by North Carolina Recreation and Park Association 

See the establishing ordinance here.

MEETINGS
3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00 pm.
Shelby Aquatics Center Conference Room, 850 West Sumter Street, Shelby, NC

DUTIES
This Volunteer Advisory Board is appointed by Shelby City Council and makes recommendations regarding recreational facilities and activities for all age groups and strives to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Shelby.

The Board provides input on a wide range of community recreational needs including programming, facilities, and maintenance. Also, the Board serves to make suggestions regarding future planning and development of recreational facilities.

CURRENT MEMBERS

Persons wishing to be placed on the Agenda should contact Charlie Holtzclaw at 704-484-6821, or through email at charlie.holtzclaw@cityofshelby.com.

Scroll to the bottom of this page for information on applying to this board.

Alan Langley, (Chair)
Term: July 2025

David Lynn, (Vice Chair)
Term: July 2025

Shawn Collins
Term: July 2027

Craig Feree
Term: July 2026

Marie Hendrick
Term: July 2026

Shanda Hoskins
Term: July 2027

Juan Cherry
Term: July 2027

Pastor Robert Coleman
Term: July 2025

Chris Gray
Term: July 2027

City Council Liaison:
Charles Webber - Ward 5
1018 Mark Drive
Shelby, NC  28152
704-487-8070
charles.webber@cityofshelby.com

Staffed by:
Charlie Holtzclaw - Parks & Recreation Department Director
704-484-6821
charlie.holtzclaw@cityofshelby.com

APPLY HERE

If you are interested in being considered for an appointment to the board, there are two ways to apply:

#1- Print and complete the application below and mail it to:
City of Shelby
Attn: City Clerk
PO Box 207
Shelby, NC 28151-0207

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Application

#2- Complete the Online Submission Form below: