LEWISTON, ID – The City of Lewiston has announced Justin Glenn as the new Parks and Recreation Director.
According to a city press release, Glenn brings a wealth of experience in parks and recreation management, most recently having served as the Deputy Director of the largest military parks and recreation program in the Department of Defense at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In this role, he oversaw five divisions, managed a team of more than 1,200 employees, and maintained 84 front-door operations with an annual operating budget exceeding $50 million, supporting a community of 240,000.
Glenn’s career in parks and recreation spans over 20 years, with leadership roles in community recreation, facility management, large-scale event planning, and capital improvement projects. His expertise includes budget development, program expansion, stakeholder engagement, and creating innovative recreation opportunities that enhance quality of life.
“I am thrilled to join the City of Lewiston and look forward to working with the community to continue enhancing parks, recreational programs, and facilities,” said Glenn. “My goal is to create inclusive, innovative, and sustainable recreation opportunities that enrich the
lives of Lewiston residents.”
The City of Lewiston’s press release says Glenn’s accomplishments include:
- Securing $2.2 million in capital improvement projects to modernize recreation
facilities - Implementing strategic initiatives to improve outdoor recreation, athletic
complexes, and community events - Enhancing operational efficiencies that improved profitability and accessibility for
recreational programs - Developing partnerships with local organizations, universities, and government
agencies to expand programming
Glenn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Wayland Baptist University and is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) through the National Recreation and Parks Association.
“We are excited to welcome Justin and his family to the City of Lewiston. Justin’s extensive experience in recreation management, large-scale project oversight, and community engagement makes him a tremendous asset to our city. We look forward to seeing his leadership bring new opportunities, enhance our parks and facilities, and create even more ways for our residents to stay active and connected,” Mayor Dan Johnson said.
As he steps into his new role, Glenn will oversee Lewiston’s parks, facilities, recreation programs, and community events, ensuring we continue to serve our residents and visitors with excellence. His first day on the job will be June 16, 2025.
