FY26-27 Fees and Charges AFEC Report PRCF

Fees and Charges Report 
Date: 
January 15, 2026 
To: 
Audit, Finance, and Enterprise Committee 
Through: 
Candace Cannistraro, Deputy City Manager 
From: 
Andrea Alicoate, Interim Director Parks, Recreation and Community 
Facilities 
Subject: 
Park, Recreation and Community Facilities Department Update to 
Schedule of Fees and Charges, Citywide 
Purpose and Recommendation 
The purpose of this report is to submit for review and consideration recommended 
changes to fees and charges for certain services provided by the Parks, Recreation and 
Community Facilities (PRCF) Department. 
The PRCF Department Staff requests the City Council’s approval of changes for the 
recommended FY 2026/27 Schedule of Fees and Charges for implementation in FY 
2025/26, as summarized in this report and detailed in the attached document. The Fees 
and Charges if approved by City Council will be effective as of April 1, 2026, as is the 
historical practice of fee implementation for the PRCF Department to coincide with 
summer program registration. 
Background 
The PRCF Department offers diversified programs and services at facilities that include 
parks, recreation centers, swimming pools, sports fields, a golf course, stadiums, 
convention center, amphitheater, a downtown event venue, and cemetery. The PRCF 
Department relies on its ability to generate revenues via fees and charges to provide 
these services and maintain its facilities. Fees and charges are continually monitored to 
adapt to program costs and current market, season, and economic conditions. They are 
adjusted accordingly within the ranges approved by Council and published in the Fees 
and Charges Schedules. 
Discussion 
In September 2025, PRCF staff contacted neighboring municipalities to gather data to 
compile a market comparison survey of fees and charges for similar program and service 
offerings. PRCF management and staff review and consider changes to the fee schedule 
based on participant capacity, market demands, and fee structures of other cities in the 
Phoenix metropolitan area. The recommended fees as outlined in this report are focused 
on new fees, fee structure simplification, terminology/verbiage changes, and range 
adjustments in programs and services to allow for ongoing market flexibility and to aid in 
cost recovery. These staff recommended changes were presented and recommended for 
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Council approval by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on November 12, 2025. 
Methodology 
The recommended fees and charges, as outlined on the attached schedules, were based 
on market conditions, customer requests, benchmarking against similar programs and 
facilities, and to aid in cost recovery. 
The PRCF Department is proposing ranges for program fees which will allow for 
maximizing capacity in programs while providing flexibility to adjust fees to achieve cost 
recovery and respond to changes in market conditions. Detailed below are the related 
programs with new or adjusted fee ranges as recommended for approval. 
Commercial Facilities (Exhibit A): 
The fiscal impact of the recommended changes in the Commercial Facilities is estimated 
at $5,000 for FY 2026/27. 
Hohokam Stadium 
Update fee descriptions for clarity, simplification, and readability. 
Dobson Ranch Golf Course 
Establish new fee ranges for services or areas that have been added. 
Mesa Convention Center, Amphitheatre, and The Post 
Establishment of new fees for services or areas that have been requested 
from various users and to aid in cost recovery. Update Fee Unit for clarity. 
Parks and Recreation (Exhibit B): 
There is an estimated fiscal impact of $111,231 for FY 2026/27. 
Aquatics 
Establish new fees and fee ranges to aid in cost recovery. Update fee descriptions 
for simplification, clarity, and readability. Delete fees no longer in use. 
Parks Miscellaneous 
Establish new fees and fee ranges to aid in cost recovery. 
Recreation Centers/Gymnasiums 
Update fee ranges to aid in cost recovery. 
Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center 
Update fee descriptions for simplification, clarity, and readability. Delete fees no 
longer in use.  
Sports Complex Field Use 
Establish new fees and fee ranges to aid in cost recovery. Update fee descriptions 
for simplification, clarity, and readability. Delete fees no longer in use. 
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The proposed schedules assist with cost recovery goals while also recognizing Parks and 
Recreation’s role in the community to provide affordable, accessible programs and 
facilities to its citizens. Staff continues to reassess cost recovery strategies in all programs 
and pursues opportunities for maximizing revenue generation through program 
partnership and sponsors. 
Alternatives 
1. Take no action. Maintain the fees and charges for services provided by the PRCF 
Department at current levels. No fiscal impact on current revenue projections based 
on the existing fee structure would result. 
2. Recommend alternative adjustments to the proposed fees and charges. The fiscal 
impact of this decision would depend on the changes proposed. 
Fiscal Impact 
There is an estimated fiscal impact of $116,231 in FY 2026/27 with the adjustments 
outlined in this report. 
Coordinated With 
The proposed fees and charges were coordinated with the Office of Management and 
Budget and recommended for Council approval by the Parks and Recreation Advisory 
Board.  
 
 
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Fees & Charges Schedule – Key 
Heading Configuration 
Schedule of Fees & 
Charges  
Department 
Contact Information 
HEADING 1 
HEADING 2 
Heading 3 
Description of Fee 
   Description of Fee 2 
Font Indications 
Font 
Font Indications 
Regular Font 
Existing fee or language 
Strikethrough 
Fee or language will be deleted 
from the Fee Schedule 
BOLD CAPS 
Language is being added to Fee 
Schedule 
Bold 
New or increased Fee Amount 
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Schedule of Fees & Charges 
Exhibit A – Commercial Facilities 
Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities 
Description of Service 
Current Fee Range 
Proposed 
Fee Range 
Unit 
Total Fiscal 
Impact 
Notes 
HOHOKAM STADIUM 
Non-Profit Organizations 
/IGA STADIUM RENTAL 
1520% Discount on 
Commercial SPORTS 
RENTAL Rates 
DAY 
Update service name, Fee 
range, and unit 
Commercial/Special Event 
STADIUM RENTAL Uses/per 
day 
$1,500.00-$2,500.00 
or 12% of net Ticket 
Sales plus expenses 
whichever is greater 
DAY 
Update service name and 
unit 
Group  STADIUM SPORTS 
Rental Per Day 
$500.00-$2,500.00 
DAY 
Update service name and 
unit 
League/Tournament Fees 
$210.00-$600.00 
Game 
Administrative cleanup 
Miscellaneous Stadium/Field 
Fees 
Lights/per hour 
Remove sub-header 
Regular Lighting 
$55.00-$65.00 
HOUR 
Update name and add unit 
GOLF COURSE 
Dobson Ranch Golf Course 
Junior 
18 holes 
$12.00-$30.00 
$12.00-$60.00 
 Update Fee Range 
Discount Tickets: 
Ranch Card – discounts on 
golf, dining, merchandise, 
etc. 
$29.00-$100.00 
$29.00-$150.00 
Annually 
Update Fee Range 
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Description of Service 
Current Fee Range 
Proposed 
Fee Range 
Unit 
Total Fiscal 
Impact 
Notes 
MESA CONVENTION 
CENTER, AMPHITHEATRE 
AND THE POST 
Catering 
FOOD AND BEVERAGE 
BUY-OUT 
NEGOTIATED 
BASED ON FOOD 
AND BEVERAGE 
CONTRACT 
DAY/EVENT 
New Fee - Allows flexibility 
to recoup costs 
Audio Visual Equipment and 
Services 
Audio Visual Buy-out 
$250.00-$1,000.00 
NEGOTIATED 
BASED ON AV 
CONTRACT 
Day/EVENT 
Allows flexibility to recoup 
costs per event day or entire 
event 
AMPHITHEATRE 
Facility Rental 
Concessionaire Buy-Out 
$500.00-$2,500.00 
NEGOTIATED 
BASED ON 
CONCESSION 
CONTRACT 
Day/EVENT 
Allows flexibility to recoup 
costs per event day or entire 
event 
Promoter Fees: 
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 
$35.00 
HOUR/PERSON 
$2,500.00 New Fee 
CANCELATION FEE 
$500.00-$1500.00 
EVENT 
$2,500.00 New Fee 
Estimated Total Annual Fiscal Impact: 
$5,000.00 
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Schedule of Fees & Charges 
Exhibit B – Recreation 
Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities 
Description of Service 
Current Fee Range 
Proposed 
Fee Range 
Unit 
Total Fiscal 
Impact 
Notes 
AQUATICS* 
Public Swim 
SUMMER HOUSEHOLD 
Season pass - all pools 
(Household) (MEMORIAL 
DAY THROUGH LABOR 
DAY) 
$100.00-$300.00 
Each 
Updating name 
SUMMER INDIVIDUAL 
Season pass - all pools 
(Individual) (MEMORIAL 
DAY THROUGH LABOR 
DAY) 
$15.00-$150.00 
Each 
Updating name 
Off-Season Lap swim pass 
(Household  
$100.00-$300.00 
Each 
Administrative cleanup - 
combine all lap swim 
together 
Off-Season Lap Swim 
QUARTERLY 
MEMBERSHIP pass  
(Individual) SUMMER 
(MAY-JUL), FALL (AUG-
OCT), WINTER (NOV-JAN), 
SPRING (FEB-APR) 
$75.00-$300.00 
$45.00-$300.00 
Each 
PER PERSON 
Administrative cleanup - 
combine all lap swim 
together 
 Season is Memorial Day 
through Labor Day: Off-
season (Fall:  August through 
December; Spring: January 
through May) 
Administrative cleanup 
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Description of Service 
Current Fee Range 
Proposed 
Fee Range 
Unit 
Total Fiscal 
Impact 
Notes 
LAP SWIM DROP IN 
$5.00-$10.00 
PER PERSON 
$10,000.00 New Fee 
Public swim - all pools: 
AQUATIC SPECIALTY 
CAMPS/ PROGRAMS/ 
EVENTS 
$1.00-$200.00 
PER PERSON 
New Fee Section - Events 
include Pumpkin Splash, 
Dive in Movie, Blob, 
Father's Day Flop, etc. 
Flowrider lessons/per person 
Resident 
$30.00-$100.00 
Session 
Administrative cleanup - 
Combined all lesson 
types together 
Flowrider lessons/per person 
Non-Resident 
$35.00-$150.00 
Session 
Administrative cleanup - 
Combined all lesson 
types together 
Private Lessons/Per Person 
Resident 
$60.00-$100.00 
 Session 
Administrative cleanup - 
Combined all lesson 
types together 
Private Lessons/Per Person 
Non-Resident  
$75.00-$115.00 
 Session 
Administrative cleanup - 
Combined all lesson 
types together 
Seasonal Lane Surcharge 
(September - April) 
$1.50 
$1.50-$5.00 
Per Lane/Per Hour 
$15,000.00 Increase fee range to aid in 
cost recovery. 
PARKS MISCELLANEOUS 
Ramada Cleaning Fee 
$15.00 
$30.00-$100.00 
$975.00 Increase fee range to aid in 
cost recovery. 
DROP IN PICKLEBALL 
COURTS (BRADY, 
KLEINMEN) 
$3.00-$30.00 
PER COURT/ 
PER HOUR 
New Fee Section - was 
being charged under MTPC 
RECREATION 
CENTERS/GYMNASIUMS 
Jefferson Gymnasium/Rec 
Center  
Webster Gymnasium/Rec 
Center  
Eagles Community Center 
Red Mountain Center 
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Description of Service 
Current Fee Range 
Proposed 
Fee Range 
Unit 
Total Fiscal 
Impact 
Notes 
Out of School Time 
Programs-Resident* 
$5.00-$120.00 
$5.00-$200.00 
Program 
$21,366.00 Increase fee range to aid in 
cost recovery. 
Out of School Time 
Programs-Non-Resident 
$5.00-$150.00 
$5.00-$200.00 
Program 
$1,280.00Increase fee range to aid in 
cost recovery. 
Special Interest 
Classes/Workshops: 
Residents 
$4.00-$200.00 
$4.00-$300.00 
PER PERSON 
$2,200.00 Increase fee range to aid in 
cost recovery and 
add unit 
Non-Resident 
$5.00-$240.00 
$4.00-$300.00 
PER PERSON 
$500.00 Not typically used-Increase 
fee range to aid in 
cost recovery and add unit 
MESA TENNIS AND 
PICKLEBALL CENTER 
(TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL 
CENTER, KLEINMAN 
SPORT  COURTS, SAND 
VOLLEYBALL COURTS) 
Updating Name 
Adult Organized Doubles 
Play 
$5.00-$30.00 
Per Visit 
Administrative cleanup 
Adult Tournament 
$16.00-$50.00 
Each 
Administrative cleanup 
Junior/Youth Tournament 
$15.00-$50.00 
Each 
Administrative cleanup 
Outside Organization 
Tournament Rental 
$400.00-$1,000.00 
 Whole Facility/5 
HRs 
Administrative cleanup 
Outside Organization 
League Rental 
$20.00-$60.00 
Each Court 
Administrative cleanup 
Commercial Court Rental 
$20.00-$60.00 
Each Court 
Administrative cleanup 
SPORTS COMPLEX FIELD 
USE 
Field use - Baseball 
Complex-Day RENTAL use 
BEFORE 5PM 
$30.00-$36.00 
Hour 
Updating Name 
Field use - Baseball 
Complex-Night RENTAL 
use AFTER 5PM 
$45.00-$50.00 
$50.00-$60.00 
Hour 
$5,800.00 Updating name and fee 
range to aid in cost recovery 
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Description of Service 
Current Fee Range 
Proposed 
Fee Range 
Unit 
Total Fiscal 
Impact 
Notes 
MULTI-USE Field use - 
Softball or Soccer Complex-
dDay RENTAL use 
BEFORE 5PM 
$15.00-$18.00 
Hour 
Updating Name 
MULTI-USE Field use - 
Softball or Soccer Complex-
nNight RENTAL use AFTER 
5PM 
$27.00-$33.00 
Hour 
Updating Name 
PARK FIELD DAY RENTAL 
BEFORE 5PM 
$10.00-$30.00 
HOUR 
$2,026.00 New Fee 
PARK FIELD NIGHT 
RENTAL AFTER 5PM 
$20.00-$50.00 
HOUR 
$11,144.00 New Fee 
Athletics Facility Supervision 
$17.00-$32.00 
$20.00-$70.00 
Staff/Hour 
$300.00 Increase fee range to aid in 
cost recovery. 
Security Deposit 
$150.00-$500.00 
Administrative cleanup 
SPORTS COMPLEX 
DEPOSIT Field Deposit 
$150.00-$180.00 
$150.00-$1,000.00 
Per field/per date 
Updating name and 
Increase fee range to aid in 
cost recovery. 
SPORTS LEAGUES 
Adult sports leagues (May 
include, but not limited to 
kickball,  soccer, baseball, 
flag football, basketball, 
volleyball, dodgeball,  
recess for adults, mesa 
hikes, cornhole, pickleball, 
and  ultimate) 
$20.00-$2,000.00 
Per Registrant 
Remove list of sports 
offering 
Softball Umpire Uniform 
$10.00-$45.00 
Each 
No longer in use 
Adult Sports Tournaments - 
CITY SPONSORED 
$50.00-$750.00 
PER TEAM 
$2,640.00 Updating name and unit 
Youth Sports Leagues, 
Camps and Clinics (may 
include, but  not limited to 
kickball, soccer, baseball, 
flag football, basketball, 
volleyball, dodgeball, etc.) 
Remove list of sports 
offering 
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Description of Service 
Current Fee Range 
Proposed 
Fee Range 
Unit 
Total Fiscal 
Impact 
Notes 
YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS 
IN CITY SPONSORED 
LEAGUES 
New Sub-Section Name 
RESIDENT 
$450.00-$650.00 
PER TEAM 
$4,500.00 New Fee 
Affiliate youth groups 
AFFILIATE YOUTH 
GROUP BASEBALL DAY 
RENTAL BEFORE 5PM 
$20.00-$50.00 
HOUR 
$14,000.00 New Fee 
AFFILIATE YOUTH 
GROUP BASEBALL 
NIGHT RENTAL AFTER 
5PM 
$30.00-$60.00 
HOUR 
$19,000.00 New Fee 
AFFILIATE YOUTH 
GROUP MULTI - USE Field 
DAY RENTAL Use and 
Lights - Before 5pm 
$10.00-$30.00 
Hour 
Updating Name 
AFFILIATE YOUTH 
GROUP MULTI - USE Field 
NIGHT RENTAL Use and 
Lights - After 5pm 
$16.00-$30.00 
Hour 
Updating Name 
Schedule Change Fee 
$25.00 
$15.00-$50.00 
Per Change 
$500.00 Increase fee range to aid in 
cost recovery. 
Estimated Total Annual Fiscal Impact: $111,231.00 
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