The Parks and Recreation Authority

The nine-member Parks and Recreation Authority, meeting quarterly, allocates money from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The board is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor, including the chairperson; two members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and two members appointed by the Speaker of the House. Members are appointed for 3-year terms.

Responsibilities of the Authority

The Authority is charged with six powers and duties to:

  1. Receive public and private donations and funds for deposit into the fund;
  2. Allocate funds for land acquisition;
  3. Allocate funds for capital projects;
  4. Solicit financial and material support;
  5. Develop effective support for parks and recreation; and
  6. Advise the Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources on any matter they may refer to the body.

2026 Meetings

Save the dates! See the meeting schedule for the parks and Recreation Authority in 2026. Agenda and other information will be added to each meeting page shortly before the meeting.

Authority Members

Vacant
Doug Auer, a member of the Parks and Recreation Authority

Doug Auer

Catawba County
Amber Brown, a member of the Parks and Recreation Authority

Amber Brown

Cleveland County
Parks and Recreation Authority member Addie Corder

Addie Corder

Randolph County
People - PARTF - Benjamin Curtis

Benjamin Curtis

Rockingham County

Harry Davis Jr.

Durham County

Vacant

Clay McCreary

Caldwell County
Barnes Sutton, a member of the Parks and Recreation Authority

Barnes Sutton

Brunswick County