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Overview

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

Park & Recreation Commission Members
Park & Recreation Commission






  • Philip V. Robey (2011), Chairman
  • Thomas M. Jacob (2012), Vice Chairman 
  • Cynthia J. Chaston (2013), Member
  • Brian S. Nadler (2012), Member
  • Michael J. Retzky (2013), Member 

 




Town of Needham
1471 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492