The board was created on November 25, 1975 and advises the Board of County Commissioners on matters pertaining to the acquisition, development and programs involving the County's park facilities and provides guidance and community input for the Parks & Recreation Division. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall be composed of eight members consisting of one member from the Immokalee Community Park District, six members from the Naples and Urban Area Community Park District, and one at- large alternate member.