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Santa Cruz County
Parks & Recreation Commission

 

The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services on recreational programs, facilities, and parklands within the unincorporated area and outside the boundaries of the four special recreational districts of the County of Santa Cruz.

Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings

New schedule: commission meetings are now scheduled bimonthly on a weekday to start at 5:00 pm.
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Meeting Schedule Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes
Public Participation
  • Please check the meeting agenda to learn details about how to participate in the commission meeting.
  • If you need special accommodations, please call 454-2772 or TDD: 711 (California Relay Service) at least 48 hours before the meeting.
  • To contact staff to the Parks and Recreation Commission, please e-mail parkscommission@scparks.com
Meetings & By-Laws
  • Commission meetings are scheduled bimonthly on a weekday to start at 5:00 p.m.
  • The Commission may call for special public meetings in order to conduct timely Commission business.
  • Commission By-Laws PDF

Parks & Recreation Commission Members

  • Alexis Konevich, District 1
  • Nick de Sieyes, District 2
  • Jeremy Sanford, District 3
  • Elizabeth Hernandez, District 4
  • Vacant, District 5
Alexis Konevich, Chair, District 1

Alexis Konevich has worked in tech for 15+ years, with a focus on user experience and design. She lives in Live Oak with her husband, daughter, and their two cats. Alexis is passionate about helping Santa Cruz County Parks improve their accessibility, usability, and creating public spaces that are welcoming to all.

Nick de Sieyes, District 2

Nick de Sieyes is an environmental scientist, entrepreneur, and real estate professional based in Aptos, California. He earned a Ph.D. in environmental engineering from Stanford University, where his research centered on groundwater contamination and remediation. Following his academic career, he co-founded de Sieyes Brothers LLC, a family-run agricultural real estate business, as well as EatLocal.Farm, a virtual farm stand launched to connect small farmers with local consumers. For the past decade, Nick has been deeply involved in local parks and youth sports as a volunteer soccer coach and currently serves as president of Aptos Soccer Club, a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to kids’ athletics. He is committed to supporting the mission of the Santa Cruz County Parks system: maintaining high-quality, accessible facilities; offering inclusive recreational and cultural programs; protecting natural and cultural resources; and advancing equity and community well-being.

Jeremy Sanford, Vice-Chair, District 3

Jeremy Sanford is a Professor of Molecular Biology at UC Santa Cruz and a Bonny Doon resident. Jeremy is committed to ensuring safe and equitable access to county parks for District 3 residents. Jeremy is also the head coach of the UC Santa Cruz rugby team and is a passionate advocate for the role of sports and recreation in our community. He is committed to creating and improving spaces for both young people and adults to pursue their sporting interests.

Elizabeth Hernandez, District 4

Biography coming soon!

 

Vacant, District 5

 

Contact Us

Phone:

(831) 454-7901

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays

Email:

parkscommission@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov

Our physical office is open, but staff availability is limited.