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Parks advisory commission forwards $22.9 million FY27 parks budget to City Council
Summary
The Ann Arbor Parks Advisory Commission unanimously approved fee adjustments and forwarded a proposed FY27 parks budget of about $22.9 million to City Council on April 21, 2026; the package includes two new staff roles, conversion of four seasonal positions to full time, and modest new fees for longer, cap‑limited programs.
The Ann Arbor Parks Advisory Commission on April 21 unanimously approved and forwarded the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed FY27 budget to City Council, a plan Josh, parks staff, said proposes about $22.9 million in total spending and relies on an expected parks millage draw of roughly $9.5 million.
The commission also approved a resolution to adopt fee adjustments that will allow the department to charge modest fees for longer, skill‑based or cap‑limited programs while keeping many drop‑in and introductory activities free. Commissioner Larry moved the fee resolution and Tisha seconded; members voted in favor with no recorded opposition.
Why it matters: the FY27 package balances growing costs for labor, fleet and supplies with continued…
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