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Boulder Parks staff to revisit membership structure and fees as revenue gap widens
Summary
Parks staff told the advisory board they will propose membership- and fee-structure changes in 2026 after a market comparison and internal costing exercises; staff emphasized equity tools (financial aid, discounts) while noting a gap between average cost per entry and current recovery.
Staff presented the board with a review of the department’s fee policy and membership structure and said they will return with proposals this year to be implemented in 2026.
Stacy, a department staff member leading fee work, reminded the board that the fee policy approved in 2023 guides pricing and that the department’s approach intends to preserve equitable access through financial-aid programs and age-based discounts. “We are very committed to equitable access,” Stacy said.
Megan, recreation business staff, reported that current accounting shows an average cost per facility entry of about $14.11 and that the…
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