Deon Giles serves as the Parks Director for Pleasant Grove, according to the city council meeting minutes from June 22, 2026. In this capacity, Giles is also identified as the contact person for the Pleasant Grove Arts Commission, as noted in the commission's public notice from August 10, 2026. Residents seeking special accommodations to participate in Arts Commission meetings may notify Giles forty-eight hours in advance of a meeting to receive assistance, according to the same August 10, 2026, notice.
In addition to his role as Parks Director, Giles is listed as a contact for the Beautification Commission, according to a public notice from August 19, 2026. The Beautification Commission is also referred to as the Beautification & Shade Tree Advisory Commission in that same document. While the Arts Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month, as needed, the Beautification Commission's meeting schedule is not detailed in the provided public notice from August 19, 2026.
The Arts Commission operates with a mission to facilitate artistic opportunities within the community and a vision to become the arts center of Utah County, according to the commission's August 10, 2026, meeting notice. The commission's values include learning, influence, quality programming, and enjoyment. As of the August 10, 2026, notice, the commission scheduled a meeting for August 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove City Hall. The commission's agenda for that August 13, 2026, meeting included discussions regarding various community programs and budget requests, such as for Concerts in the Park, the Songwriter Competition, and Taste of the Arts.
Other residents encounter the work of the Arts Commission through various city-sponsored organizations and events. According to the commission's August 10, 2026, notice, these include Musicology, The Ruth, the Utah Children's Choir, the PG Orchestra, and the PG Players. The commission also oversees program reports and discussions regarding the Film Festival, Concerts in the Park, the Songwriter Competition, Taste of the Arts, and the Strawberry Days Art Show. The commission's standing function includes meeting on the second Thursday of each month, as needed, except for December when no meeting is held, according to the August 10, 2026, notice. The Arts Commission's office is located at 86 E. 100 S., Pleasant Grove, UT 84062, according to the public body details from August 20, 2026.
What this means for Pleasant Grove
For Pleasant Grove residents, the involvement of Deon Giles ensures that both parks and local arts are managed through dedicated city roles. Residents can engage with the Arts Commission by attending meetings or by requesting assistance for disabilities, helping the city work toward its vision of becoming the arts center of Utah County.
