Parks Commission

The Parks Commission advises the City Council on matters regarding recreation, parks, trails, and issues related to Dayton’s environmental and natural resources. Activities include long range planning, review of new developments, and recommendations for improvements.

The Dayton Park Commission regularly meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are held at Dayton City Hall. Please contact Martin Farrell, Public Works Director, at (612)751-8847 or email mfarrell@daytonmn.gov for information related to this board. The agenda packets and meeting minutes are available to view online or at City Hall.

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Parks Commission Members

  • Dave Pikal (Chair) Term Ending: 2027
  • Brad Cole Term Ending: 2026
  • Keri Lingard Term Ending: 2028
  • Luke Senst Term Ending: 2028
  • Kaia Chambers Term Ending: 2027

The Park Commission serves 3 year terms and begins July 1st.

Watch Parks Commission Meetings Online

Live streaming of Dayton Parks Commission meetings is available during the meeting.  You may also access previously recorded meetings here.

Dayton Meetings

Open Forum 

For anyone who wants to participate in open forum or comment on an item, you will need to download zoom prior to the meeting. 

Zoom Website

After you have downloaded zoom, you will need to click the correct date on the calendar to find the zoom link for the meeting. During this webinar you will be able to raise your hand and when the Chair allows we will give you the opportunity to speak.  You will also be able to type out a comment or question if you do not want to speak.  Please see community calendar and click the link to join the zoom webinar.

Any changes to times or additional meetings can be found on our website calendar.

Parks Commission Packets

To view Parks Commission Packets, please click Packet below.

2025 Parks Commission Packets

  • 10/07/2025 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 09/02/2025 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 08/04/2025 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 06/03/2025 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 05/06/2025 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 04/01/2025 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 03/04/2025 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 02/04/2025 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 01/07/2025 Regular Meeting Packet

2024 Parks Commission Packets

  • 12/03/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 11/04/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 10/01/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 09/03/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 08/19/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 06/24/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 05/07/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 04/02/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 03/04/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 02/06/2024 Regular Meeting Packet
  • 01/02/2024 Regular Meeting Packet