Meets: 1st Thursday at 6 pm


This council sub committee is responsible for:

  • The care and maintenance of the Borough's street trees in consultation with the Shade Tree Commission.
  • Reviewing the proposed tree planting program each year and make a recommendation to Council.
  • The oversight of the conditions of the Borough's park system, including all of its facilities.
  • The oversight of the activities of the Public Works Department and the Parks Foreman as they relate to the parks.
  • The oversight of the Borough's recreation program and the activities of the Recreation Director and other program directors.
  • Reviewing all proposals from the Environmental Advisory Council and forwarding them to Borough Council as applicable.
  • Making recommendations to the Borough Council concerning energy and environmental ordinances and initiatives.
  • Overseeing the Borough's energy conservation, bicycle friendly, and paperless initiatives.
  • The Committee is the liaison to the:
    Park and Recreation Board
    Fanny Chapman Pool Board of Managers
    Shade Tree Commission
    Doylestown Athletic Association and other youth sports organizations
    Doylestown Community Joint Bike Hike Committee
  • Environmental Advisory Council on matters of energy and environment
Young Lungs At Play

Members:

  • Elizabeth Wyckoff, Chair
  • Ben Bell
  • Joe Frederick
  • Dennis Livrone