Park Commission

The Park Commission is comprised of nine Borough residents who are appointed by Borough Council and shall have jurisdiction and control over the parks and parkways of the Borough, the regulations of the use thereof, and their maintenance and improvement.

The responsibilities of the commission shall consist of the power and duty to advise Borough Council regarding the management, care, improvements, and control of the Borough parks now in existence and those which may hereafter be established. More specifically:

  • Make recommendations to Borough Council towards the improvement of the operation of parks in the Borough.
  • Make recommendations to Borough Council regarding specific policy or ordinance changes that serve the parks system within the Borough.
  • Advise Borough Council on other matters relating to parks.
  • Define the objectives of park facilities and services and make plans and general policies harmonizing with them.
  • Expand park opportunities through commission-sponsored events when appropriate.
  • Recommend the form of recreation or cultural activities which should be conducted on park facilities.
  • Recommend park policy and regulations.
  • Recommend park development goals.
  • Any other activities which are consistent with the above responsibilities.

If you are interested in serving on the Park Commission, please send a resume and cover letter to FoxChapel@fox-chapel.pa.us.

To contact a member of the Park Commission, please email FoxChapel@fox-chapel.pa.us.

Park Commission Members

NameTitle
Wesley W. Posvar

Chairperson

Jay S. Troutman
Susan Crookston
Carrie Casey Leemhuis
Steve Whittingham
Nicholas Muller
Jeffrey Cohen
Jeffrey Beyer
Melinda Guinn