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🎭 Yarmouth Recreation Commission
Overseeing Yarmouth’s parks, recreation programs, and facilities for residents of all ages
7+1
Members + Alternate
3 yrs
Term Length
2nd Wed
Meeting Schedule
6:00 PM
Meeting Time
👥 Commission Members
Source: yarmouth.ma.us — Recreation Commission Directory
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Steve Sozanski | Chairman |
| Paul Deignan | Vice Chairman |
| Deborah Clark | Member |
| Chris Peterson | Member |
| Karen Chimwaza | Member |
| Alan Harrison | Member |
| Denise Galvin | Member |
| Mary Johnson | Alternate |
📋 What the Commission Does
🏃 Youth & Adult Programs
Oversees the Recreation Department’s year-round programs — youth sports leagues (soccer, baseball, basketball), summer camp, swim lessons, adult fitness, and senior activities.
Oversees the Recreation Department’s year-round programs — youth sports leagues (soccer, baseball, basketball), summer camp, swim lessons, adult fitness, and senior activities.
🌳 Parks & Facilities
Governs town parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, and recreation facilities. Sets policies for field reservations, facility use, and park maintenance priorities.
Governs town parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, and recreation facilities. Sets policies for field reservations, facility use, and park maintenance priorities.
💰 Budget Oversight
Reviews and approves the Recreation Department’s annual operating budget, including program fees, staff, and capital equipment for parks and facilities.
Reviews and approves the Recreation Department’s annual operating budget, including program fees, staff, and capital equipment for parks and facilities.
🌊 Beach & Waterfront Access
Works with the Select Board and DPW on management of Yarmouth’s public beaches, boat ramps, and waterfront access points — critical assets given the town’s coastal character.
Works with the Select Board and DPW on management of Yarmouth’s public beaches, boat ramps, and waterfront access points — critical assets given the town’s coastal character.
⚠️ Active Issues (2025–2026)
🏊 Community Pool Future
The commission is evaluating options for Yarmouth’s aging recreation facilities, including whether to pursue a new community pool or aquatic center as part of the town’s capital improvement plan.
The commission is evaluating options for Yarmouth’s aging recreation facilities, including whether to pursue a new community pool or aquatic center as part of the town’s capital improvement plan.
⛳ Golf Course Recreation Coordination
Yarmouth’s two municipal golf courses (Bass River and Bayberry Hills) generate significant revenue; the commission coordinates with the Golf Enterprise Committee on shared recreation priorities.
Yarmouth’s two municipal golf courses (Bass River and Bayberry Hills) generate significant revenue; the commission coordinates with the Golf Enterprise Committee on shared recreation priorities.
🌊 Beach Sticker & Access Policies
Annual review of beach sticker programs, parking policies, and non-resident access fees — balancing revenue generation with equitable access for all Yarmouth residents.
Annual review of beach sticker programs, parking policies, and non-resident access fees — balancing revenue generation with equitable access for all Yarmouth residents.
📅 Meetings & Resources
Meetings are generally held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Yarmouth Recreation Center, 1144 Route 28, South Yarmouth.
DID YOU KNOW
Yarmouth’s Recreation Commission oversees Chase Park, the town’s primary recreation complex.