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Hinsdale pool memberships rise; commission to track full-year revenues, concessions and sponsorships
Summary
At its July 8 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission heard staff report a year-to-date jump in pool memberships driven by Hinsdale residents and neighboring communities, and reviewed early-season revenue figures, concessions and sponsorship outreach. Staff will return with more detailed financials and sponsorship data in September.
The Parks and Recreation Commission of Hinsdale on July 8 heard staff report that pool memberships and other seasonal revenues are up this year, and that the department will return with fuller financial figures and sponsorship details at its next meeting.
Staff member Mike said the department is “106% of our budget collected” for pool revenue as of the date of the report, and that several revenue lines (daily fees, 10-visit passes, and late-season facility rentals) were expected to increase further before the end of the season. The commission was told the membership increase appears to include a substantial rise in Hinsdale residents buying annual passes this year and that some visitors likely came from neighboring towns while other pools were limited or closed.
The report matters because membership and concession income fund seasonal operations and influence budget priorities going into the fall. Commission members pressed staff for more granular data —…
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