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Board approves phased parks fee increases and expanded senior discount

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors · December 11, 2025
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Summary

Maricopa County supervisors approved phased increases to Parks and Recreation fees including raising the annual pass to $160 by 2028 and increasing the senior discount to 25% by 2028, to stabilize reserves and cover rising operating costs.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a phased schedule of fee increases for the Parks and Recreation Department intended to stabilize the department's reserve and cover rising operating costs.

Assistant County Manager Blanca Caballero and Parks Director Jennifer Waller told the board a consultant found the department is under‑recovering its operational costs because of inflation and higher utilities, repairs and…

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