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Director’s Message
Mayor of Meridian
Robert Simison
Meridian City Council
Treg Bernt, President Brad Hoaglun, Vice President Joe Borton Luke Cavener Jessica Perreault* Liz Strader
*City Council Liaison to Parks and Recreation Dept.
Meridian Parks and Recreation Commission
Generally meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm at Meridian City Hall. Watch on youtube.com/cityofmeridian. Jo Greer, President Keith Bevan Jennifer Bobo Dom Gelsomino Camden Hyde (Youth) Albert Kang John Nesmith Autumn Short Director: Steve Siddoway Administrative Assistants: Rachel Myers Jeannette Sanchez Vicki Wagner Recreation Manager: Garrett White Recreation Coordinators: Skyler Cook (Sports) Maggie Combs (Sports) Jenna Fletcher (Classes & Camps) Renee White (Special Events) Parks Superintendent: Mike Barton Parks Maintenance Manager: Roger Norberg Year-Round Parks Maintenance Staff: John Aceves, Jeremy Aldrich, Dave Cereghino, James Christensen, Brad Day, Kevin Gallivan, Phil Harris, Frank Keeney, Wade Maisey, John Meuser, Debbie Miller, Dan White, Kyle Yorita Parks and Pathways Project Manager: Kim Warren Arborist: Matt Perkins Arts & Culture Coordinator: Audrey Belnap Marketing Coordinator: Shelly Houston Volunteer Coordinator: Chelsea Cantrell Meridian Homecourt Facility Manager: Jake Garro Sports League Site Supervisors: Ross Cipriano Ryan Johnson Summer Camp Coordinator: Taylor Spikes
Director’s Message
The past year underscored the importance of parks and recreation services for our community. In spite of everything that was negatively impacted by Covid-19 over the past year, during 2020 Meridian Parks and Recreation was still able to safely host more than 675 classes, camps and activities serving more than 3,300 youth, adult and senior participants. Approximately 3,900 people played in our adult sports leagues and we successfully launched popular new cornhole and disc golf leagues and tournaments. In addition, we adapted many activities and events to safety maintain engagement with families, including a remote fitness challenge, a backyard Steve Siddoway family campout, virtual scavenger hunts, an autumn door decorating contest, Director Zoom with Santa and more. Meridian Parks and Recreation I am proud of our Meridian Parks & Recreation staff who continue to be resilient and creative as we strive to fulfill our mission in ways that add value to you and your families. Even our seasonal Activity Guide has recently undergone a makeover. We hope you like our new layout and expanded content and would welcome your feedback on the new “look.” Be sure to explore each page of this guide, as there are lots of fun upcoming activities and special events advertised throughout. Physical activity, access to the outdoors, recreational programs, educational classes, sport leagues and tournaments, and special events are all hallmarks of the services we provide. As we continue to see more people than ever out and about enjoying our parks and pathways, we hope you will be among them creating fun and lasting memories. Enjoy!
