Park & Recreation Commission

Members

The five members of the Needham Park and Recreation Commission are elected by residents to three-year terms.

• Christopher J. Gerstel, Chairman
  Term Expires: 2021
• Cynthia J. Chaston, Vice-Chairman
  Term Expires: 2019
• David C. DiCicco
  Term Expires: 2021
• Michelle S. Geddes
  Term Expires: 2019
• Matthew M. Toolan
  Term Expires: 2020

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 Rosemary Pool, a 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