Meet Your Parks and Rec Department and Commission

The Churchill County Parks and Recreation Department provides recreational opportunities, programs, and events geared toward youth, adults, and endurance for the county. The department, guided by Jorge Guerrero, Director for Facilities, Parks and Recreation, is also responsible for the County Pool and the numerous aquatic programs held there, in addition to programs such as Youth and Intermediate Martial Arts. More information about their programs can be found on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ChurchillCountyParksandRec

The Churchill County Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for setting policies and fees, and for the planning of future facilities, and sub-committees to the commission meet as issues arise. These include Arena Grounds Advisory Committee, Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee, Fee and Charge Committee, and the Master Plan Committee.

The Commission consists of seven members, five of which are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, one from the School Board, and one County Commissioner. Current members of the board are Chairperson Kris Hadley, Vice Chair Bob Francke, Commissioners Ava Case, Gary Imelli, Bus Scharmann (also County Commissioner), Bill Andrews, and Fred Buckmaster (also School Board). The board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building located at 225 Sheckler Road. Parks and Rec can be reached at (775) 423-7091; the Commission can be reached at (775) 423-7733.