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Commission OKs revised Callippe Preserve golf fees; new rates take effect July 1
Summary
After hearing a market analysis from the course operator, the commission approved adjusted green, cart and range fees for Callippe Preserve Golf Course to take effect July 1, 2026, adopting a motion to carry forward last year’s 3/$5 increases and $1 cart/range increases.
Acting assistant director David Lora and Eric, the Callippe Preserve operator’s representative from CourseCo, presented recommended fee increases for Callippe Preserve Golf Course at the June 11 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Lora outlined the proposal to adjust green fees and to modestly raise cart and driving‑range fees in order to help cover operational and capital‑replacement costs. Eric said the course sells roughly 72,000 rounds a year and that modest price increments are common across comparable area courses; CourseCo estimated a flow‑through rate of about 60%, accounting for discounts and loyalty programs.
Commissioners questioned capacity, affordability for juniors and seniors and whether a small increase would harm utilization. Eric said a $2 resident/$3 nonresident increase was not expected to materially reduce demand and that junior programs (Youth on Course) would remain heavily subsidized.
Commissioner Schempp moved to carry forward last year’s 3/$5 and $1 cart/range increase; Chair Hall seconded the amended motion. On roll call the commission voted to approve the amended fee schedule unanimously. The changes will take effect July 1, 2026.
Director of Public Works Sichun Young told commissioners she supported the recommendation, noting additional revenue would help fund repairs and capital needs at the course.
Staff and the commission said capital improvements were not funded by the fee increase alone and that some larger projects would still require capital funding decisions in the CIP process.
