About the Commission

• Reviews and recommends to the City Council policies necessary for the governance of the city parks and recreation facilities and programs, which shall take into consideration and attempt to provide for, the social, physical and cultural well being of the citizens of the city.
• Reviews and recommends to the Common Council all budgetary, revenue and expenditure proposals relating to park and recreation facilities and programs.
• Partners with the Village of Hartland for all Park and Recreational Programming.  
• Serves as the official tree governing committee to review and make recommendations regarding tree planting, maintenance, removal, landscaping, and enforcement.
• The Commission shall also serve as the City’s Tree Board as required to meet the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA standards per Ordinance 687 adopted on April 21, 2014.
• The Commission shall be charged with developing and administering a comprehensive tree management program.  
• The Commission shall be responsible for writing and implementing an annual community forestry work plan. 
• The Commission shall also have all powers and duties enumerated in SS 27.09 Wis. Stats.
• View the Tree Board Page.
• The City offers Park and Recreation Programs through the Village of Hartland. View the program guide and register at their site.
• The Delafield Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing a vibrant arts community in the City of Delafield. Its only focus for 2016-2018 is to design, develop and deliver a performance stage at Liberty Park.