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Roseville reports rising use and planned upgrades at Mahaney Fitness and Maidu Community Center
Summary
City staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission on Oct. 6 that both facilities have seen record rentals and increased membership, outlined equipment and facility upgrades, and described operational challenges including storage and aging infrastructure; Maidu batting cages remain nonfunctional with no funded conversion plan.
City of Roseville recreation staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission on Oct. 6 that both the Mahaney Fitness Center and the Maidu Community Center are experiencing higher usage, expanding programming and targeted facility upgrades to meet demand.
Madeline Jones, recreation coordinator overseeing Mahaney, said the fitness center is primarily membership based and “we are much more than just a gym,” offering group fitness classes, court sports and facility rentals for events such as corporate trainings and community gatherings. Will Neville, recreation supervisor for facilities and events, described Maidu as a hub for meetings, senior services and large community events; staff reported rental activity at an all-time high with 742 rentals in fiscal year 2025 compared with about 710 two years earlier.
Staff cited several recent and planned investments: a new roof at Maidu to improve cooling and energy efficiency; construction of an exterior storage room at Maidu to address on-site storage shortages; a new gym divider curtain at Mahaney to allow concurrent uses; and new cardio and strength equipment for the fitness room. Jones said the centers have added part-time customer-service staff — 12 hires over the past year — and implemented quarterly training and online customer surveys to improve consistency and efficiency.
Staff also described program successes: a seniors-focused event that served more than 500 seniors, a Salvation Army meal distribution of about 350 meals, an ARP shred truck that received about 150 vehicles, and outreach that provided 95 seniors with legal or technology assistance. Summer day camps and specialty camps also drive high seasonal demand.
Challenges noted by staff include aging facilities (Mahaney opened about 25 years ago; Maidu about 35 years ago), resulting in increased repair and replacement needs, limited storage for supplies and equipment, and rising front-desk and customer-service loads as memberships and rentals increase. Commissioners asked operational questions, including whether Maidu’s batting cages could be repurposed; staff said the cages have been nonfunctional for many years and there is currently no funded plan to convert them, though conversion remains a possibility in future years.
Why it matters: The centers provide community programs and event space for Roseville residents, seniors and families. Staff presentations outline near-term capital work intended to keep up with demand and maintain service levels; commissioners requested follow-up on specific operational items such as sponsorship and equipment access for rentals.
