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Council approves Parks & Recreation fee changes, citing wage and operational pressures
Summary
The City Council adopted an ordinance updating Parks & Recreation fees across camps, aquatics, rentals, golf and new pickleball event fees. Staff said increases respond to higher part‑time wages (minimum wage change), utility and maintenance costs and long periods since last fee adjustments in some facilities.
Council adopted amendments to parks and recreation fees on second reading on Aug. 4, 2025, approving a package of changes that raises charges for camp registration, aquatics daily admissions and season passes, indoor and pavilion rentals, select golf fees, and introduces event rental fees for the new Albert Oakland pickleball complex.
Nut graf: Parks staff said fee adjustments are needed to keep pace with rising part‑time labor costs (the department expects to meet a $15/hour minimum on Jan. 1, 2026), increased materials and utility expenses, and to cover improvements and…
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