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Parks staff reports surging demand, asks council to back program-driven budget increases
Summary
At Wednesday's budget workshop, parks staff told the council rentals and program hours rose sharply in FY26 and proposed shifting FY27 line items — including boosted contracted-instructor pay tied to revenue — to expand programming, finish pickleball courts and support the community center planning. Council sought usage and resident-priority data before final approval.
Hayden, the parks presenter, told the Indian Trail Town Council at its budget workshop that Parks & Recreation saw "approximately 20%" increases in rentals and "about 25%" growth in rental hours in fiscal year 26, and that residents account for roughly 60% of amenity use.
The presentation framed rising demand, waitlists and faster registrations as evidence to expand programming and invest in facilities. Hayden listed FY27 priorities for the parks team: opening the new pickleball courts, launching “Rock the Trail” and other music adjustments,…
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