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Parks staff outline possible modest fee changes for cricket and golf programs
Summary
Parks staff reviewed cricket field slot structure and season-pass pricing at the borough golf course, describing why cricket is charged as a single high annual fee for recurring league slots and proposing only modest increases for season passes to remain competitive with nearby courses.
Parks staff briefed council on fees for the borough's recreational facilities, including the cricket field and golf course season passes. The cricket program was described as operating like an all‑year association with nine recurring weekly time slots, which staff said justifies a single higher annual fee rather than multiple smaller slot fees.
On golf, staff reviewed current season pass pricing and use patterns, noting many regulars play dozens of rounds per season. "We raised it $2 three years ago and most people don't reach the 150‑round cap," said Speaker 7 while explaining why a modest per‑round or season increase is under consideration. Councilors emphasized protecting junior and family access and asked staff to return with specific revenue estimates for any proposed changes.
Next steps: staff will prepare specific proposed fee figures, projected revenue impacts, and equity considerations for council review before adopting any fee changes.
