Board of Directors and Public Meetings
About Willamalane's Board of Directors
Willamalane Park and Recreation District is an independent special tax district where residents pay a special tax to fund the maintenance and operation of park and recreation facilities. Willamalane is governed by a dedicated five-member board of directors, with each board member serving "at-large" for a four-year elected term of office through the Lane County special district election process. See the Board of Directors Manual.
Board Appointment
One person will be appointed to the board of directors at the next meeting on Feb. 11, 2026. The appointee will serve a term expiring June 30, 2027.
Applications were due by Feb. 4.
Board and Budget Committee Docs
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Public Board Meeting Documents
Willamalane Park and Recreation District is committed to transparency and adheres to the Oregon Public Meetings Law (ORS 192.610-192.690). Video recordings of all public meetings are provided for public access. Recordings will be posted within seven calendar days after each meeting.
Upcoming Public Meetings
The Willamalane Board of Directors holds regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., except in August. Work sessions and special meetings are scheduled as needed and occur on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. All meetings are held in person at the Bob Keefer Center and virtually, unless otherwise specified.
To join via Microsoft Teams, you can click on the link in the agenda that will be available by the Monday before the regular scheduled board meeting. Links are also included below.
Board Meeting Schedule
All board meetings begin at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month except August.
Board Work Session Schedule
Work sessions are held on an as-needed basis. All work sessions begin at 5:30 p.m., typically on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
March Board of Directors Meeting
The Willamalane Board of Directors holds monthly meetings to guide district operations and special or emergency meetings as needed. Community members are invited to attend all meetings and speak for three minutes during the public comment section at regular monthly meetings.
Upcoming Work Sessions
No scheduled work sessions at this time.
Public Comment
If you would like to provide public comment, either in person or virtually, you must sign up in advance.
- To submit public comment online, you must submit the form below no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the board meeting.
- To submit a public comment in person, you may use the form below or sign up at the meeting. In-person submissions must be received before the meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Please note that your name and comments will become part of the public record.
Rules for Public Comment
- Each speaker is limited to three minutes to address the board.
- Any disruptive behavior, personal attacks, harassment, bullying, or intimidation during public comment, including members of the audience, will not be tolerated.
- The board will listen to all comments but will not directly engage with you during your speaking time. After public comments are made, board members may make a statement or ask follow-up questions in response.
Submit Written Public Comment
If you cannot attend a board meeting or prefer not to speak in person, you may submit written public comment to the board of directors at any time.
- Mail to or drop off written communications to: Bob Keefer Center, 250 S. 32nd St. Springfield, OR 97478-6302 (attention: Marketing and Communications Manager)
- Send an email to boardofdirectors@willamalane.org.
Accessibility
If you require accommodations to attend a public meeting, please complete this form or call (541) 736-4002.
- All public meeting locations are wheelchair-accessible.
- An Induction Loop for hearing aid users is available for meetings held in the Ken Long Room at Bob Keefer Center.
- An interpreter for the hearing impaired can be provided with 48 hours' notice before the meeting.
Contact the Board
To contact the Board of Directors, please send an email to boardofdirectors@willamalane.org. Please note emails sent to elected officials are considered public records.
To contact Willamalane staff, please use the contact form, and your inquiry will be directed to the appropriate staff members.