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Board asks for fee and usage data as disc-golf rentals restrict public access
Summary
Park staff reported high demand for disc-golf course rentals that limit casual play. The board voted to request fee totals from the Board of Aldermen and asked the park superintendent for an estimate of reservation interest to guide policy decisions.
Park staff told the City of Pacific Park Park Board that frequent private rentals of the disc-golf course have limited casual public use, prompting members to seek financial and usage information before setting policy.
The chair relayed Mr. Fowler’s request that the board ask the Board of Aldermen to remove the ability to rent the disc golf course because heavy rental demand has been precluding casual users; the transcript records that reservations have drawn players from hours away. Board members discussed possible compromises such as limiting rentals to specific weekends so local players can still access the course.
The board voted to split the request into two motions: (1) request fee totals and profit/loss information from the Board of Aldermen for disc-golf rentals; and (2) ask Park Superintendent Chris Fowler to provide an estimate of inquiry frequency or reservation interest. Both motions passed by voice vote. The chair noted the course is listed on UDisc with a 4.1/5 rating and 307 reviews, and that there is an existing rental charge though the transcript does not specify the amount.
Members also discussed updating signage or finding an app-based reservation system and suggested the idea of reserving limited weekends to balance income with public access. The board asked staff to return with the requested financial and usage information for future direction.
