Members
The five members of the Needham Park and Recreation Commission are elected by residents to three-year terms.
- Christopher J. Gerstel, Chair
Term Expires: 2027 - Michelle S. Geddes, Vice-Chair
Term Expires: 2025 - Cynthia J. Chaston
Term Expires: 2025 - Dina R. Hannigan
Term Expires: 2027 - James Rosenbaum
Term Expires: 2026
Responsibilities
Empowered by Chapter 45 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Park and Recreation Commission:
- Serves as steward of over 300 acres of parkland, including the Town Forest
- Administers and schedules all outdoor athletic facilities
- Oversees the Pools at RRC, an outdoor summer aquatics facility
- Develops long-range plans related to open space and recreation
- Coordinates and provides support services to many community organizations
- Provides youth leadership training and volunteer resource development
