Purpose: The Parks Engagement Group supports the Committee by coordinating its activities, providing information and professional advice, and gathering public input on matters within the Committee’s mandate. The group assists the Director, as needed, in convening informal groups to help identify the City’s parks needs.

Meeting Frequency: Quarterly

Reports to: Civic Operations Committee (formerly)

Minutes: via memo to Livability and Sustainability Committee


  • Vacancy announced September 16, 2025 - not yet filled
  • Dino Bernardo, Community Volunteer
  • Quinton Harasemchuk, School District No. 73
  • Peter Nixon, Community Volunteer
  • Willy Saari, Community Volunteer
  • Lisa Strachan, Tourism Kamloops
  • Mike Trelengbery, Community Volunteer
  • Jen Fretz, City of Kamloops
  • Joe Luison, City of Kamloops
  • Jeff Putnam, City of Kamloops (Chair)
  • Sierra Brugger, City of Kamloops