Park Board

The Board of Parks and Recreation is composed of four members, with the President of the Board serving as the presiding Officer of the Board. Each member is appointed by the Mayor and serves a four-year term. The Board receives the budget, holds any hearings required by law, and approves the award of all contracts.

Park Board Members                  

• Vacant, President
• Bil Murray, Vice-President 
  • Appointed by Mayor - January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2029

• Sarah Santerre, Secretary
  • Appointed by Mayor - January 3, 2022 to December 31, 2025

• Nekeisha Alayna Alexis, Treasurer         
  • Appointed by Mayor - February 18, 2025 to December 31, 2028

• Isaac Torres-Villa, Member                     
  • Appointed by Mayor - October 10, 2025 to December 31, 2028

To reach the Elkhart Park Board Members, email elkhartcityboard@coei.org.

Application for Use and Event Permits

Note: A combined permit for both the Parks Department and the Board of Works is required at least 60 days in advance of the event.

Fill out the application and submit it via email, mail, or in person to the Parks office, located at 229 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN 46516.

The 2025 USE and EVENT PERMIT can be found HERE, and please email city.parks@coei.org with any questions. Applicants must be present at the next board meeting to answer questions from the board.

Additional items you may need:

• 501(c)(3) Form – Not-for-profit organizations
• Certificate of Insurance Liability – a minimum of $3,000,000 in coverage