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Commission recommends higher Pavilion and green-space rental fees for Patterson Park
Summary
After a presentation on recent Patterson Park upgrades, the commission recommended aligning Patterson Park pavilion and green-space rental fees with department pricing: new proposed rates include nonresident pavilion $90 half day/$150 full, resident pavilion $75/$130, and green-space $125 half/$200 full (pavilion required).
Dr. Jenkins, speaking for park operations, asked the commission to recommend a new fee structure for Patterson Park following recent improvements including an inclusive playground, splash pad and an expanded parking lot.
Dr. Jenkins said the site’s upgrades increased usable capacity and that the department proposed fees to align Patterson Park with other pavilion and green-space rentals across the system. "We are requesting to increase the Patterson Park Pavilion fees to $90 for a half day and a $150 full day rental for non city residents and a city resident pavilion rental fee of $75 for half day and $130 for full day," Dr. Jenkins said, and added that green-space rentals would be $125 for a half day and $200 for a full day with a pavilion rental requirement.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about whether green-space means grass fields and about particular locations referenced in the department’s inventory; Dr. Jenkins confirmed the green-space term corresponds to previously used field designations. The commission moved to recommend the proposed fee adjustments; Mitzi called the roll and members voted to recommend the changes to the city council.
The recommendation will be forwarded to the council for final approval; if approved, staff said the new rates would be applied to future reservations and reflect the department’s 20% resident discount policy where applicable.
