The City is accepting applications for two youth positions to serve on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree (PRCS/Tree) Board for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The City of Shoreline values its youth and their perspectives. Youth representation on the Board is encouraged by the City Council and welcomed by Board members and staff.

The Board consists of seven adult members and two non-voting youth members. Youth members must reside in Shoreline and be between the ages of 15-19 years. The youth appointed to this position have the option to begin their term in July or wait until September as their schedule allows. Per ordinance, Board members are compensated at a rate of $50 per meeting.

The PRCS/Tree Board advises the City Council and City staff on a variety of issues related to parks, recreation, public art, special events, cultural services, and trees on public property. Topics may include park design; programs and events; policy development; public art cultural opportunities; and development of planning documents, rules, or regulations.

The Board typically meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from January through October and the first Thursday in December from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at City Hall with a minimum of 8 annual meetings. Board meetings are held using a hybrid format allowing for either in-person or online attendance.

If you are a Shoreline resident age 15-19, interested in serving your community and gaining experience with a city board, please complete and submit your application online or by dropping your application off in person at the City Clerk's Office in City Hall. Paper copies of the application are available from the City Clerk's Office.

Online application deadline is 11:59pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026.  Paper copy applications must be received by the City Clerk’s office at City Hall no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026. You will be contacted by Parks, Recreation and Community Services staff after the deadline regarding the status of your application.  

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services/Tree Board | City of Shoreline
Mary Reidy, (206) 801-2621 or mreidy@shorelinewa.gov