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Rowing club, pickleball players and neighbors press Boulder parks staff on fees, lessons and South Boulder rec
Summary
Members of Boulder Community Rowing, pickleball players and neighborhood activists urged the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to lower reservoir access fees, provide beginner pickleball times and preserve core amenities at South Boulder Recreation Center; staff pledged follow-up and provided program pricing.
Public comment at the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on Feb. 23 focused on fees, access and preserving neighborhood amenities.
Jim O'Neil, president of Boulder Community Rowing, said rising reservoir fees have strained his nonprofit. “The largest expense for our club is a $300 per hour fee to access the reservoir before normal hours,” O'Neil said, and he said the club paid $28,000 in 2025 for two weekly early-morning practices. He said membership has declined by 25–40% relative to earlier years and urged…
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