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Parks committee approves 2026 aquatic-center rate increases, including veteran discount
Summary
The Weston Parks Committee voted Nov. 24 to raise 2026 aquatic-center rates — adopting a $7 daily pass, a $5 veteran rate, a $3 after-5 pass and a $20 increase for family season passes — citing rising labor and operational costs; staff will finalize tiering and implementation details.
The Weston Parks Committee voted Nov. 24 to raise prices for the village aquatic center for the 2026 season, approving a package that includes a $7 single-day pass, a $5 veteran rate, a $3 after-5 pass and a $20 increase for family season passes.
Staff presented a nine-page report showing the center’s heavy reliance on daily passes and how the facility is typically open about 79 days per season, weather permitting. Shamak, the staff presenter, said the center sells “a lot of daily passes” and provided operational context, including staffing needs and how season-pass QR codes simplify entry.
Committee members debated where to place the burden of rising costs. One committee member said raising daily rates would be more efficient because season passes are easier to process at entry, while another proposed striking a balance between modest daily increases and larger season-pass adjustments to preserve value for regular users. An unnamed committee member presented a combined attendance figure for after-5 and youth/adult users and estimated that a $1 increase could yield roughly $30,000 in additional revenue.
The committee discussed rentals and party fees separately, with staff noting typical rental staffing of 8–9 employees at roughly $12–$13 per hour, meaning labor alone approaches $100–$150 per event hour. That operational pressure was cited as part of the rationale for raising fees.
After discussion, a motion to adopt the increases “as discussed” was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote. Staff will finalize exact tiers (preseason vs. in-season, and nonresident differentials) and operational details for implementation.
Votes at a glance - Motion to increase aquatic-center rates as discussed: Passed by voice vote (motion recorded at SEG 941; carries at SEG 953).
Why it matters: The committee said modest, staged increases should keep the pool financially sustainable without removing access for lower-income or senior users. Staff and the committee pointed to labor and operating-cost pressure as the primary justification.
What’s next: Staff will bring finalized fee schedules and implementation dates back to the committee or the governing board for publication and enforcement.
