Washoe County parks adopt average 8.4% fee increase, effective Oct. 1
The commission approved an updated fee schedule averaging an 8.4% increase across services to reflect inflation since 2023; examples include large picnic pavilion fees rising from $180 to $200 per day and corrected swim admission rates.
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The Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission approved an updated fees-and-charges schedule on Sept. 23, 2026, proposing an average increase of 8.4% across services effective Oct. 1, 2026. The change is intended to keep the department near a 12% cost‑recovery goal amid rising operational costs.
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