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Boynton Beach commission adopts revised pickleball and pool fee schedule, adds annual pass option
Summary
The City Commission unanimously approved Resolution R25-029 to amend the Parks & Recreation fee schedule, keeping day rates in place, restoring a 24-visit punch pass and adding a prorated annual pickleball pass for 2025.
The City of Boynton Beach City Commission on Jan. 21 unanimously approved Resolution R25-029 to revise the Parks & Recreation fee schedule for pickleball and pool facilities, preserving existing daily rates and adding a new annual pickleball pass option.
City Recreation Division staff said the changes respond to community feedback and aim to preserve resident access while recovering some operating costs through nonresident fees. "This 2.50 is not a requirement to play pickleball at the facility," Recreation staff member Fabian DiRullo told the commission, noting the $250 (resident $200 prorated for 2025) annual pass is an optional way for frequent players to prepay for year-round access and advanced registration privileges.
The update retains the $50 24-visit punch pass for pickleball, reintroduced after public concern about earlier proposals, and keeps youth pool admission free. Staff said nonresident fees were added for several programs to help balance facility operating costs and cited market comparisons for water-aerobics classes: Boca Raton and Palm Beach County charge substantially higher monthly or per-visit rates.
Commissioners discussed a potential senior-resident rate across Parks & Recreation fees and directed staff to research a senior column for future consideration. Commissioner Turkin, who moved the resolution, said the city should also explore more court capacity where demand is high. Mayor Penserga called for staff to return with the senior-rate proposal and follow-up on court-condition planning.
The commission voted 5-0 to adopt R25-029. DiRullo said passes purchased after Jan. 1 are prorated to the city’s fiscal year (Oct. 1–Sept. 30); passes purchased now must be used by Sept. 30, 2025. Staff also clarified that the new annual pass grants unlimited facility access for the pass holder during the covered period and that existing drop-in and punch-pass options remain available.
The updated fee schedule takes effect immediately; staff said they would return with recommendations for a senior-resident fee column and updates on facility maintenance and court capacity.
