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Ogden residents raise questions about Marshall White reopening fees and pickleball access
Summary
Residents at an Ogden City Council meeting asked for clearer pricing and access information for the Marshall White pool and new pickleball courts, and suggested monthly payment options and continued SilverSneakers access for seniors.
Ogden residents pressed city officials for clearer details about membership fees, court reservations and senior access as the city prepares to reopen the Marshall White pool and add pickleball courts.
At a public comment period, Laura Lewis, an Ogden resident, said she was concerned by listed fees and asked whether a $250 senior pass would allow unlimited facility access and whether court reservations would require additional payment. "So if I want to reserve a court, I pay an additional $26 to reserve that court in addition to my membership. Is that correct?" Lewis asked. She also asked whether courts would be indoor or outdoor and noted the importance of honoring SilverSneakers.
The mayor, speaking during the public comment responses, said members who pay into the facility will be able to use pickleball courts and that portions of the facility could be reserved for events or specific courts later in the evening. The mayor added, "We will have 3 courts, so it'll be awesome. But hopefully plenty of space for a little bit until we have to raise rates." The mayor also clarified that class fees would be separate from membership.
Deborah Darrington, an Ogden resident and survivor who spoke about unrelated support services earlier in the meeting, urged consideration of monthly payment plans to make season passes more affordable for families. She suggested an option such as $60 per month for 10 months with the last two months free as a way to lessen the upfront cost for larger families.
The transcript shows several fee figures were discussed or cited by commenters: $25 to rent a pickleball court, $19.50 for lights, a $250 senior pass, and a cited additional reservation fee of $26. City staff did not provide full, itemized, final pricing during the meeting; the mayor said staff would follow up to provide more answers.
Why it matters: Marshall White is a community recreation facility used by families and seniors; access, affordability and senior-program continuation (SilverSneakers) affect regular users and lower-income households.
The mayor said staff will follow up with further detail on membership inclusions, court reservation rules and whether other public outdoor courts will be charged in the future. No formal vote or policy change on fees was taken during the meeting.
