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Davis commission directs staff to pursue fee increases, promotion and alternatives for Playfields Park batting cages
Summary
After staff reported declining use and a roughly $16,000 annual deficit, the Davis Recreation Park Commission voted to pursue a fee increase, more promotion and exploration of alternative operating models and amenities for the Playfields Park batting cages, with a $5,000 cap on future capital repairs.
Vice Chair (presiding), Davis Recreation Park Commission — The Davis Recreation Park Commission on Feb. 19 directed staff to pursue fee increases, additional promotion and alternative operating models for the batting cages at Playfields Park rather than immediately closing the facility for the season.
Tamika, staff member — Tamika, the staff presenter, told the commission that the batting-cage operation “annual deficit was more than $16,000 annually,” and that equipment at the site is about 29 years old. She said a two-week community survey drew 366 responses, that 57% of respondents reported ever using the cages, 33% had not used them in more than three years and 12% use them regularly. Youth engagement was low: about 26% were age 17 and under. The follow-up pricing survey showed support for…
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