A 1999 interlocal agreement between Helena and Lewis and Clark County established the City-County Consolidated Parks Board as recommended in the city and county parks, recreation, and open space plans. The board serves in an advisory capacity to the city and county commissions in parks, recreation, and open lands matters.

The seven board members may serve two three-year terms as set out in the bylaws adopted in 2001.  Three members are appointed by the city, three by the county, and one jointly-appointed member representing the school district. The board normally meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 A.M. in the City-County Building.

The Parks Board's mission is: to promote investment in the development and maintenance of parks, recreation, trails, and open lands.

City Members:  Peter Brown,  M C Beeby, Melissa Lewis

County Members: Art Butler, Dennis Peterson, Lincoln, Jane Kollmeyer

Joint Member:  John Carter, School District

Commission Representatives:  Dick Thweatt-City, Mike Murray-County