The purpose of the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission is to serve the public with respect to parks, recreation and open space as follows:

1. Assess existing resources and gather information regarding the parks, open space and recreational needs of the community.
2. Establish a collaborative working relationship with relevant public and private organizations.
3. Create plans for meeting the needs of the community within the bounds of current and potential resources.
4. Anticipate needed funding for proposed actions and identify potential sources.
5. Recommend plans of action to the Directors of the Cambria Community Services District regarding actions to meet the community needs for parks, recreation and open space.
6. Facilitate communication with the residents of Cambria both to update community priorities for parks, recreation and open space and to obtain community support for planned actions

The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission members are Steve Kniffen, Adolph Atencio, Kermit Johansson, Teri Lord and Joyce Renshaw.

The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Alternate members are Stanley Cooper and Jim Bahringer.