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Germantown commission approves 2025–26 winter–spring recreation fee schedule
Summary
The Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission approved the 2025–26 winter–spring fees and charges schedule after staff described modest increases tied to instructor and supply costs; the meeting included discussion of program changes such as cancelled classes and marketing for pickleball.
The Germantown Parks and Recreation Commission voted to adopt the village’s 2025–26 winter–spring fees and charges schedule as presented, and authorized staff to publish the brochure for the season.
The action came after staff reviewed a page-by-page list of small fee changes. Director Stanridge said most increases reflect higher instructor costs and supply prices; several programs will see modest rises (for example, gymnastics by $1 and indoor tennis by a couple of dollars), one fitness class will not be offered because the instructor is unavailable, and some fees had already been increased in the fall. "We need to approve the fees that go into the next brochure, the winter spring 25–26 brochure," Stanridge said.
Why it matters: the fee schedule funds recreation programming and affects registration and marketing for upcoming classes. Commissioners heard staff describe specific program changes — new classes (K-pop dance, spring pruning), fundraising partnerships (Blades Golf simulator fundraiser), and pilot offerings for youth pickleball — and approved the schedule so registration materials can be published.
Supporting details: staff said the Lego class, art programs and after‑school volleyball saw modest increases tied to instructor costs; open pickleball was raised by $1 to try to reduce losses; some seasonal lessons (golf, tennis) were adjusted for higher instructor fees; team training and a therapy dog screening were discontinued because of low enrollment or instructor retirement. Staff described efforts to improve pickleball visibility, including adding the program to the village website and targeted marketing. Blades Golf, a simulator venue on Maple Road, will host a fundraiser on Oct. 23 with the village receiving half the proceeds from $50 bay rentals.
Votes at a glance: the commission recorded the motion to approve the winter–spring fees as presented; a roll‑call tally was not recorded in the transcript and the motion carried after a voice vote.
What’s next: staff will publish the winter–spring brochure and begin registration and marketing for the adjusted programs and new offerings.
