PARKS PROPOSED FEE UPDATES FY18.PDF

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Commission Approval: 11/14/17
BOS Meeting to set hearing: 12/13/17
Proposed Fee Schedule Revisions BOS Vote: 2/21/18
November 2017 Effective date (pending approval): 4/1/2018
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation is proposing revisions to the User Fee Schedule. These recommendations are
necessary to bring the user fees more closely in line with typical fees for similar system and to recover fees for
services provided. Revenue generated for these fees will remain in the Park System and will be utilized to pay for
operations and maintenance of the Maricopa County's Regional Park System.
Unless specifically noted below, no changes will be made to existing user fees. The following changes have been
recommended by the Department:
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Park Entry Fees
Fee Fee Change Update
Proposed changes to Park Entry Fees is for day‐use vehicle entry fees for all Maricopa County Parks with the exception of Spur
Cross Conservation Area and Hassayampa River Preserve.
8/13/2007
Vehicle entry $7.00 $6.00 $1.00 Increase Mountain Parks
*All Parks 11/4/2009
Lake Pleasant
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Camping Fees
Fee Fee Change Update
Proposed changes for Camping Fees include single site camping and early check‐out fee.
Developed sites
*Designated camping sites with electrical and water hook‐ups, dump station $32 $30 $2.00 Increase 5/7/2014
access, restrooms, picnic tables and grills.
Semi‐Developed
$22 $20 $2.00 Increase 5/7/2014
*Designated camping site with restrooms, picnic tables, and grills
Primitive camping
$15 $12 $3.00 Increase 5/7/2014
*Non‐designated or designated site, no amenities
Early Check Out Fee $15 $0 NEW n/a
*Applies to all camping categories
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Annual Passes
Fee Fee Change Update
Proposed changes for Annual Passes includes additional and replacement cards and a new annual pass category for our
Hike/Bike/Equestrian visitors.
Additional card for household member
$20 $15 $5 Increase 5/7/2014
*Must reside in same household as Annual Pass Holder
Replacement card for lost/stolen card $5 $3 $2.00 Increase 12/7/2016
Hike/Bike/Equestrian Annual Pass $30 n/a NEW n/a
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Other Fees
Fee Fee Change Update
Proposed change in this category is for the Special Use Permit Application Fee.
Special Use Permit Application fee $100 $75 $25.00 Increase 11/4/2009