Parks staff propose fee increases and flag River Ridge Pool for potential closure or transfer

Jun 24, 2025

Parks and recreation staff recommended a set of department‑wide fee increases to meet cost‑recovery targets, proposed a pilot charging full nonresident cost for selected programs, and raised the possibility of removing the underused River Ridge Pool from city operation unless an alternate operator is found.

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Parks and recreation staff on Tuesday presented a multi‑year cost‑recovery summary and recommended fee changes for fiscal 2026, and raised the River Ridge Pool as a candidate for divestment or alternate operation because of low use and high maintenance needs.

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