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Roeland Park adopts modest Aquatic Center fee increases for 2026
Summary
Council approved the 2026 aquatic center admission and membership fees after staff projected about $10,545 in additional revenue; the plan raises resident daily admission by $1 and adjusts membership rates while retaining a senior membership category.
Parks staff presented proposed 2026 aquatic center admission and membership fees and the supporting worksheet at the Feb. 2 meeting. The staff estimate showed an expected $10,545 increase in revenue if the proposed adjustments are adopted, calculated by averaging attendance between 2024 and 2025 for a fuller-season estimate.
Staff outlined the key adjustments: a $1 increase to the resident daily admission (intended to keep local rates near the bottom of the regional price range), adjustments to family and nonresident rates, and retention of a senior membership category. Parks staff emphasized balancing affordability for residents with a goal of reducing the general-fund subsidy by increasing pool usage.
Council members voiced concern about the size of some family-pass increases and asked staff to monitor attendance and membership renewals to guard against a drop in participation. Parks staff acknowledged that there may be a slight decrease in nonresident family-pass purchases but said they expected increased daily nonresident admissions to offset revenue differences.
The council moved and approved the fee schedule as presented.
Next steps: Staff will implement the adopted fee schedule for the 2026 season, monitor attendance and membership metrics, and report back if adjustments are needed.
