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Olean committee discusses time-slot pricing, resident discounts and online reservations for new splash park
Summary
Committee members debated options for splash-park pricing and access, including time-slot reservations, resident vs. nonresident pricing, family caps, occasional free community-access hours, and online registration; staff will convene with parks staff and return in one month with recommendations.
Committee members reviewed models used by comparable facilities and discussed fee and access options for the city’s planned splash park. Ideas raised included time-slot sessions (for example two- or three-hour blocks), resident and nonresident pricing, family caps for affordability, seasonal passes, 10-visit punch cards, and limited community-access days with free or reduced admission for local residents.
Members favored keeping the offering affordable while also creating an online reservation system to manage demand and avoid overcapacity on hot weekends. Several councilors supported simple starter pricing (for example a single price or modest resident/nonresident differential) with optional add-ons such as cabana or shade rentals. Staff suggested involving the parks manager (Chris) to evaluate operational feasibility and any online reservation integration costs.
The committee asked members to email price-and-policy suggestions to staff and asked staff to consult with the parks manager and mayor; the item was continued for one month so staff could return with a concrete recommendation and proposed operational plan.
