The Commission advises the Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department in the operation of recreational facilities and activities for all age groups and strives to enhance the quality of life at a cost that is the most economical for the City of Hickory. The commission provides input on a wide range of community recreational needs including programming, facilities, and maintenance.
The 12-member commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at various City parks and recreation centers.
If you have any comments or concerns about the recreation programs or parks in your ward, contact your commissioner or one of the at-large members.
| Ward 1 | Bisulca, Susan D | 328-4347 |
| Ward 2 | Sigler, Kenneth | 381-0978 |
| Ward 3 | Moser, David L | 261-5073 |
| Ward 4 | Shuford, Timothy S | 322-7461 |
| Ward 5 | Crosby, David | 326-8998 |
| Ward 6 | Snyder, Steve | 244-2501 |
| A-L Min | Brandon, Eric | 310-0804 |
| A-L 1 | Seaver, Elaine D | 612-8510 |
| A-L 2 | Rogers, James | 324-4015 |
| A-L 3 | Geathers, Jr., Kenneth | 855-0857 |
| A-L 4 | Beard, Joyce | 328-4643 |
| Youth Council Representative | Vacant | |
| Recreation & Sports Tourism Director | Seaman, Mark | 322-7046 |