Town Council adopts parks and recreation user-fee increases for facility use, effective Jan. 1, 2026

The Town Council voted unanimously on Oct. 15 to adopt Resolution R25-53, which increases facility-use fees for parks and recreation programs and facilities, with implementation set for Jan. 1, 2026.

Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Jankowski summarized outreach and review: staff met with primary user groups, including the Community and Recreation Center advisory group, the Oro Valley Sports Alliance, youth sports organizations, the Oro Valley Youth Swim team, and the parks and recreation advisory board; the proposal was also presented at public engagement sessions and reviewed by the Budget & Finance Commission. Jankowski said the boards recommended approval and the revised fee schedule removes any references to capital projects; additional revenue will be used for operational expenses.

A public commenter, Matt Wood (Parks & Rec Advisory Board), noted that some percentage increases are large in proportion but supported regular modest increases instead of deeper periodic hikes. Councilmembers praised staff outreach and the advisory boards’ review. The council approved the resolution 7–0.

The adopted fee increases become effective Jan. 1, 2026, and staff said revenues will be tracked and used for operations; no capital projects are currently tied to the increases.