Queen Creek highlights strong first six months at Recreation and Aquatic Center; gym floor to be replaced under warranty

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Town staff told the council the new Recreation and Aquatic Center drew heavy use in its first six months, selling more than 32,000 day passes and generating about $1.1 million through September, but staff detailed warranty work including a gym floor replacement that will close the gym for roughly two months.

The Queen Creek Town Council heard an update Oct. 15 on the first six months of operations at the town's new Recreation and Aquatic Center. Adam Robinson, the town's director of parks and recreation, told the council staff sold "over 32,000 day passes for participants" and recorded roughly $1.1 million in revenues through September.

The report matters because the center represents a major town capital investment and a continuing operating commitment: fiscal year 2026 operating costs for the facility are budgeted at just under $7 million. Robinson said the facility sold nearly 3,000 individual memberships in the period and counts almost 9,000 people when family memberships are included, with average weekly visitation ranging from about 3,500 to 3,900 during the non-peak months.

Robinson said the center has delivered a range of programs and uses in its opening months, from aqua fitness and swim lessons to culinary classes and senior fitness. He…

Queen Creek highlights strong first six months at Recreation and Aquatic Center; gym floor to be replaced under warranty

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