Parks and Recreation Advisory Board November 12, 2025 minutes

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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 
Minutes 
November 12, 2025 
City of Mesa 
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 
Minutes 
 
DATE:  
Wednesday, November 12, 2025  
TIME:  
5:00 PM  
LOCATION: 
City Hall 20 E Main St, Lower Council Chambers, Mesa, AZ  
 
The Mesa Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a meeting open to the public at the date 
and time above. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
 
Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM. 
 
2. ROLL CALL 
 
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Troy Campbell; Vice-Chair Nina Fader; Board 
Members Alexis Zaring; Marie Johnson; Melanie Narish; Michelle Streeter; Benjamin 
Manning and Jeff Rush 
 
BOARD MEMBERS EXCUSED ABSENCE: Krista Rowley and Sean Lunny 
 
BOARD MEMBERS ARRIVED DURING MEETING: Cali Goldsby (arrived at 5:15 pm) 
 
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 
 
It was moved by Vice-Chair Fader and seconded by Member Rush to approve the Regular 
Meeting Minutes from September 10, 2025. The motion passed 7 - 1.  
 
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES: Troy Campbell; Nina Fader; Alexis Zaring; Melanie Narish; Michelle Streeter; 
Benjamin Manning and Jeff Rush 
NAYES: Marie Johnson – Accidental voice of nay 
 
4. HEAR A PRESENTATION AND DISCUSS MESA’S PROGRAMMING AND BUDGET FOR 
PARKS AND RECREATION (See attached presentation) 
 
Director Moore presented the information regarding the department’s programming and 
budget that was shared with City Council on October 23rd. She provided an overview of what 
the department does as it relates to parks and recreation overall. Director Moore mentioned 
that Council asked that the Board weigh in on programming priorities for the community as 
reductions in budget are explored for the coming fiscal year.  
 
5. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT AND APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE FEES AND 
CHARGES SUBCOMITTEE MEETING ON OCTOBER 15, 2025 
 
It was moved by Member Rush and seconded by Member Manning to approve the minutes 
from the fees and charges subcommittee held on October 15, 2025. The motion passed 
unanimously.

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Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES: Troy Campbell; Nina Fader; Alexis Zaring; Marie Johnson, Cali Goldsby, Melanie 
Narish; Michelle Streeter; Benjamin Manning and Jeff Rush 
NAYES: None 
 
6. OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION 
FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE FOR FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-27 (see attached 
spreadsheets) 
 
Director Moore started the discussion by stating that the Fees and Charges Subcommittee 
went through all the changes throughout the complete schedule.  She explained that what is 
proposed to move forward are only those items that require Council action due to edits to 
the titles or changes to the fee ranges. She reviewed the staff recommendations. 
 
7. CLOSE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISCUSSION ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION 
FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE FOR FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 
 
There was a motion by Member Rush, seconded by Member Narish to close the public 
hearing for the discussion of Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Schedule for FY 
2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027. The motion passed unanimously. 
 
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES: Troy Campbell; Nina Fader; Alexis Zaring; Marie Johnson, Cali Goldsby, Melanie 
Narish; Michelle Streeter; Benjamin Manning and Jeff Rush 
NAYES: None 
 
8. TAKE ACTION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION 
FEE AND CHARGES SCHEDULE FOR FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 
 
It was moved by Member Manning and seconded by Vice-Chair Fader to recommend that 
Council approve the Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Schedule for FY 2025-2026 
and FY 2026-2027. The motion passed unanimously. 
 
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed: 
AYES: Troy Campbell; Nina Fader; Alexis Zaring; Marie Johnson, Cali Goldsby, Melanie 
Narish; Michelle Streeter; Benjamin Manning and Jeff Rush 
NAYES: None 
 
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
 
No public comments were received.  
 
10. REGISTRATION AND RESERVATION PRESENTATION (See Attached Presentation) 
 
Tarrah Dofelmier-Recreation Coordinator, Yoneris Abreu-Program Assistant, Maria Godinez 
and Celene Galvan-Reservation and Registration Support Assistants 
 
The staff gave an overview of the responsibilities of the front desk and everything that they 
do to assist community members with using all our services and programs. They talked 
about the Playbook, service numbers and the Park Ambassador Program.

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11. DIVISION UPDATES – Recreation, Commercial, and Planning & Operations (See Attached 
Presentation)  
 
RECREATION-Aimee Manis-Deputy Director 
Participation numbers were shared for adaptive, aquatics, athletics, recreation centers, and 
youth programs. 
 
COMMERCIAL-Roger Singleton-Deputy Director 
Commercial Operations presented information to summarize events and attendance at the 
Convention Center, Amphitheater, The Post, Dobson Ranch Golf Course, the Mesa 
Cemetery along with all the recent and upcoming Special Events. Celebrate Mesa was 
cancelled due to weather and Merry Main Street was highlighted as it is opening on 
November 28th. 
 
PARK PLANNING & OPERTIONS-Andrea Moore-Director 
Planning and Operations presented updates on progress at Reed Park with the playground 
replacement project and projects getting ready for construction at The Courts at Eastmark 
and Signal Butte Park Phase II. Director Moore also mentioned projects that are still in the 
design phases.  
 
12. DIRECTOR’S UPDATES-Andrea Moore-Director  
• 
Proposed code amendments for E-Bikes are going to Council on Dec.4th, and they 
will introduce the ordinance change the following Monday. This will allow E Bikes and 
scooters in the parks system with a 5 MPH speed limit. Upcoming in early 2026, we 
will also allow them on the shared use paths along the canal banks with a speed limit 
of 15 MPH.  
• 
Turkey Tuesday is November 18th at the Convention Center.  
 
13. REPORTS OF MEETINGS OR EVENTS ATTENDED 
• 
Member Narish attended the Dia De Los Muertos Celebration and the history tour at the 
Cemetery 
• 
Member Johnson attended the Post tour 
• 
Chair Campbell attended a birthday party at Falcon Field Park and attended Volleyball 
and Pickleball at various parks  
• 
Vice-Chair Fader attended the Reid Park 100 Tree Planting Event 
• 
Member Rush attended the Sheepherders Public Event 
• 
Member Goldsby attended Pumpkin Splash 
• 
Member Streeter attended the Women’s Group that rents out Pickleball courts at Brady 
Park 
 
14. NEXT MEETING 
 
The next meeting will be held on January 14, 2026. 
 
15. ADJOURNMENT 
 
APPROVED 9-0 Motion by Vice Chair Fader, seconded by Member Rush. Without 
objection, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM.

October 23, 2025
Andrea Moore, Department Director
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Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department Divisions
Operations
Recreation
Commercial Facilities
Planning & Development
Administrative Services
Park Maintenance
Basin Maintenance
Contract Management
Sports Fields Maintenance
Aquatics Maintenance
Youth Athletics
Park Activation
Recreation Centers
Aquatics Programs
Adaptive Programs
Inclusion Support
Registration/Reservations
After School Programs
School Break Camps
Convention Center
Amphitheater
The Post
Special Events Office
Cemetery
Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Master Plan
Capital Improvement Plan
Infrastructure Replacement
Asset Management
Marketing
IT Support
Advisory Board
Human Resources
Performance Management
Finance
Procurement
Fees & Charges
209 Full-time Positions; 112 Part-Time FTEs filled by 719 staff 
$54M operating budget; $16M in program income
Adult Athletics
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PRCF Programs and Operations
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Broadway Recreation Center
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Social Programs
Special Olympics
Inclusion Requests
Adaptive Summer Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp Carley
Adaptive Fashion Show
Adaptive Programs
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Broadway Recreation Center
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Social Programs
Special Olympics
Inclusion Requests
Adaptive Summer Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp Carley
Adaptive Fashion Show
Affiliated Youth Groups Field Rentals
Junior Suns Basketball
Youth Soccer
Youth Flag Football
Youth Baseball
Youth Tennis
Youth Pickleball
Youth Playball Program
Youth Athletics Programs
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Broadway Recreation Center
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Social Programs
Special Olympics
Inclusion Requests
Adaptive Summer Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp Carley
Adaptive Fashion Show
Affiliated Youth Groups Field Rentals
Junior Suns Basketball
Youth Soccer
Youth Flag Football
Youth Baseball
Youth Tennis
Youth Pickleball
Youth Playball Program
Park Court Rentals
Dobson Ranch Golf Driving Range
Dobson Ranch Golf Rounds
Sports Complex Field Rentals
Hohokam Stadium Field Rentals
Riverview Baseball Field Rentals
Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
Adult Softball
Adult Volleyball
Recess for Adults
Adult Athletics Programs
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Broadway Recreation Center
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Social Programs
Special Olympics
Inclusion Requests
Adaptive Summer Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp Carley
Adaptive Fashion Show
Affiliated Youth Groups Field Rentals
Junior Suns Basketball
Youth Soccer
Youth Flag Football
Youth Baseball
Youth Tennis
Youth Pickleball
Youth Playball Program
Park Court Rentals
Dobson Ranch Golf Driving Range
Dobson Ranch Golf Rounds
Sports Complex Field Rentals
Hohokam Stadium Field Rentals
Riverview Baseball Field Rentals
Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
Adult Softball
Adult Volleyball
Recess for Adults
Open Gym
Fitness Memberships
After School Programs
Special Interest Classes
Spring Webster Festival
Spring Jefferson Festival
Eagles Winter Festival
Red Mountain Center
Eagles Community Center
Jefferson Recreation Center
Webster Recreation Center
Washinton Activity Center
Teen Nights
Recreation Center Programs
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Broadway Recreation Center
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Social Programs
Special Olympics
Inclusion Requests
Adaptive Summer Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp Carley
Adaptive Fashion Show
Affiliated Youth Groups Field Rentals
Junior Suns Basketball
Youth Soccer
Youth Flag Football
Youth Baseball
Youth Tennis
Youth Pickleball
Youth Playball Program
Park Court Rentals
Dobson Ranch Golf Driving Range
Dobson Ranch Golf Rounds
Sports Complex Field Rentals
Hohokam Stadium Field Rentals
Riverview Baseball Field Rentals
Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
Adult Softball
Adult Volleyball
Recess for Adults
Open Gym
Fitness Memberships
After School Programs
Special Interest Classes
Spring Webster Festival
Spring Jefferson Festival
Eagles Winter Festival
Red Mountain Center
Eagles Community Center
Jefferson Recreation Center
Webster Recreation Center
Washinton Activity Center
Teen Nights
Convention Center Events
Amphitheater Concerts
Cemetery
Commercial Operations
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Broadway Recreation Center
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Social Programs
Special Olympics
Inclusion Requests
Adaptive Summer Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp Carley
Adaptive Fashion Show
Affiliated Youth Groups Field Rentals
Junior Suns Basketball
Youth Soccer
Youth Flag Football
Youth Baseball
Youth Tennis
Youth Pickleball
Youth Playball Program
Park Court Rentals
Dobson Ranch Golf Driving Range
Dobson Ranch Golf Rounds
Sports Complex Field Rentals
Hohokam Stadium Field Rentals
Riverview Baseball Field Rentals
Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
Adult Softball
Adult Volleyball
Recess for Adults
Open Gym
Fitness Memberships
After School Programs
Special Interest Classes
Spring Webster Festival
Spring Jefferson Festival
Eagles Winter Festival
Red Mountain Center
Eagles Community Center
Jefferson Recreation Center
Webster Recreation Center
Washinton Activity Center
Teen Nights
Convention Center Events
Amphitheater Concerts
The Post Events
Cemetery
Merry Main Street
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
Veterans Day Parade
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Celebrate Mesa
Special Event Licenses
Special Events
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Broadway Recreation Center
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Social Programs
Special Olympics
Inclusion Requests
Adaptive Summer Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp Carley
Adaptive Fashion Show
Affiliated Youth Groups Field Rentals
Junior Suns Basketball
Youth Soccer
Youth Flag Football
Youth Baseball
Youth Tennis
Youth Pickleball
Youth Playball Program
Park Court Rentals
Dobson Ranch Golf Driving Range
Dobson Ranch Golf Rounds
Sports Complex Field Rentals
Hohokam Stadium Field Rentals
Riverview Baseball Field Rentals
Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
Adult Softball
Adult Volleyball
Recess for Adults
Open Gym
Fitness Memberships
After School Programs
Special Interest Classes
Spring Webster Festival
Spring Jefferson Festival
Eagles Winter Festival
Red Mountain Center
Eagles Community Center
Jefferson Recreation Center
Webster Recreation Center
Washinton Activity Center
Teen Nights
Convention Center Events
Amphitheater Concerts
The Post Events
Cemetery
Merry Main Street
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
Veterans Day Parade
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Celebrate Mesa
Special Event Licenses
School Pool Rentals
Pool Parties
Affiliated Youth Groups Pool Rentals
Pool Rentals
Public Swim
Swim Lessons
Lap Swim Year Round
Recreational Aquatics Teams
Aquatics Fitness Programs
FlowRider
Lifeguard Training
Junior Lifeguards
Aquatics Complexes
Aquatics Programs
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Broadway Recreation Center
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Social Programs
Special Olympics
Inclusion Requests
Adaptive Summer Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp Carley
Adaptive Fashion Show
Affiliated Youth Groups Field Rentals
Junior Suns Basketball
Youth Soccer
Youth Flag Football
Youth Baseball
Youth Tennis
Youth Pickleball
Youth Playball Program
Park Court Rentals
Dobson Ranch Golf Driving Range
Dobson Ranch Golf Rounds
Sports Complex Field Rentals
Hohokam Stadium Field Rentals
Riverview Baseball Field Rentals
Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
Adult Softball
Adult Volleyball
Recess for Adults
Open Gym
Fitness Memberships
After School Programs
Special Interest Classes
Spring Webster Festival
Spring Jefferson Festival
Eagles Winter Festival
Red Mountain Center
Eagles Community Center
Jefferson Recreation Center
Webster Recreation Center
Washinton Activity Center
Teen Nights
Convention Center Events
Amphitheater Concerts
The Post Events
Cemetery
Merry Main Street
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
Veterans Day Parade
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Celebrate Mesa
Special Event Licenses
School Pool Rentals
Pool Parties
Affiliated Youth Groups Pool Rentals
Pool Rentals
Public Swim
Swim Lessons
Lap Swim Year Round
Recreational Aquatics Teams
Aquatics Fitness Programs
FlowRider
Lifeguard Training
Junior Lifeguards
Aquatics Complexes
Parks
Interns
Fun ‘N Fit Mobile Recreation
MORE Mobile Recreation
Volunteers
Scorpion Hikes
Community Fishing Clinics
Low Stakes Campouts
Summer Camps
HYPE Teen Program
Basins
Outdoor & Engagement Programs
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Convention Center Events
Amphitheater Concerts
The Post Events
Cemetery
Merry Main Street
Arizona Celebration of Freedom
Veterans Day Parade
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Celebrate Mesa
Special Event Licenses
School Pool Rentals
Pool Parties
Affiliated Youth Groups Pool Rentals
Pool Rentals
Public Swim
Swim Lessons
Lap Swim Year Round
Recreational Aquatics Teams
Aquatics Fitness Programs
FlowRider
Lifeguard Training
Junior Lifeguards
Aquatics Complexes
Park Court Rentals
Dobson Ranch Golf Driving Range
Dobson Ranch Golf Rounds
Sports Complex Field Rentals
Hohokam Stadium Field Rentals
Riverview Baseball Field Rentals
Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center
Adult Softball
Adult Volleyball
Recess for Adults
Affiliated Youth Groups Field Rentals
Junior Suns Basketball
Youth Soccer
Youth Flag Football
Youth Baseball
Youth Tennis
Youth Pickleball
Youth Playball Program
Open Gym
Fitness Memberships
After School Programs
Special Interest Classes
Spring Webster Festival
Spring Jefferson Festival
Eagles Winter Festival
Red Mountain Center
Eagles Community Center
Jefferson Recreation Center
Webster Recreation Center
Washinton Activity Center
Teen Nights
Broadway Recreation Center
Adaptive Sports
Adaptive Social Programs
Special Olympics
Inclusion Requests
Adaptive Summer Camp Fiesta
Adaptive Camp Carley
Adaptive Fashion Show
Parks
Interns
Fun ‘N Fit Mobile Recreation
MORE Mobile Recreation
Volunteers
Scorpion Hikes
Community Fishing Clinics
Low Stakes Campouts
Summer Camps
HYPE Teen Program
Basins
PRCF Programs and Operations
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209 Parks and Basins on 1,782 acres 
65 playgrounds
4 community fishing lakes
3 dog parks
2 professional baseball stadiums
23 sports complexes
5,407,558 gallons of water at 9 Aquatics Centers in 20 pools
Maintenance Focus
Cost Per Acre or K-Gallon
General Park Acres
1,441 Acres
$11,643/acre
Sports Complex Acres
341 Acres
$21,636/acre
Aquatics K-Gallons
5,408 K-Gallons
$506/K-Gallon
$14,976 Average Cost Per Acre
Maintenance
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Programs
89,420 visits on tennis, pickleball, and volleyball courts
10,583 sports field rentals with 4,271 affiliated youth groups rentals
220 sports field tournaments hosted
643 adult sports teams with 58,659 players
25 City-sponsored special events with 121,000 attendees
11 City-supported special events with 45,000 attendees
19,046 skaters at Merry Main Street
145 events hosted at The Post, including 76 private 
events, with 17,000 attendees
4,752 summer camp participants at 12 sites
1,484 youth sports participants
35,857 visits to after school programs
71,664 visits to the Tri-Centers (Webster, 
Eagles, Jefferson)
197,139 visits to Red Mountain Center
4,536 registered in special interest classes
3,202 registered in 175 adaptive activities
517 inclusion requests for programs
1,500 scholarships for program fees
1,979 volunteers 
contributing 37,413 hours
2,662 ramada reservations
11,500 swim lessons taught
310 junior lifeguards
592,100 visits to pools
800 lap swimmers
1,702 water exercise participants
2,731 youth in recreational aquatics teams
260,000 youth swimmers in affiliated group practices
21 swim meets hosted
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23,540 visits to mobile recreation programs at 6 parks
121,558 attendees at special events
Attendance 
over 
3,000,000 at  
PRCF 
Programs 
and 
Facilities
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$-
 $5,000,000
 $10,000,000
 $15,000,000
 $20,000,000
 $25,000,000
 $30,000,000
 $35,000,000
Commerical
Facilities
Parks
Maintenance
Programming
FY 25 Expenses vs Revenues
Expenses
Revenues
Commerical 
Facilities
$9.2M
17%
Parks Maintenance
$28.7M
53%
Programming
$16M
30%
FY 25 Expenses
FY 25 Overview by Division
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$3.7 M
$7.7 M
$13 M
$431 K
$7.1 M
$275 K
$934 K
$9.7 M
$564 K
$4.1 M
$4.3 M
$2.2 M
 $-
 $5,000,000
 $10,000,000
 $15,000,000
 $20,000,000
 $25,000,000
 $30,000,000
 $35,000,000
Commerical Facilities
Parks Maintenance
Programming
FY 25 Expenditures by Category
Salaries
Utilites
Contracts
Other O&M
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Admissions
13%
Programs
37%
Rentals
41%
Sponsorships/Grants
7%
All Other
2%
FY 25 Recreation Revenues by Source
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109%
105%
56%
50%
38%
24%
24%
22%
18%
0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
 $-
 $500,000.00
 $1,000,000.00
 $1,500,000.00
 $2,000,000.00
 $2,500,000.00
 $3,000,000.00
 $3,500,000.00
 $4,000,000.00
 $4,500,000.00
 $5,000,000.00
Courts, Adult Sports,
& Field Rentals
Registration
Reservation
Aquatics
Programming
Red Mountain Center
Special Events
Tri-Centers &
Summer Programs
Youth Sports
The Post
Adaptive
Park Engagement
(Mobile Rec,
Volunteers)
FY 25 Recreation Cost Recovery Overview
Expenses
Revenues
% Cost Recovery
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Attendance
Programs
Revenue
Athletics Programs
1.2M
28K
$2.3M
Programs in Parks
650K
8K
$900K
Indoor 
Programming
215K
1,300
$1.5M
Aquatics Programs
592K
9,700
$2.5M
TOTAL
2.7M
47K
$7.2M
FY 25 Recreation Overview by Program Type
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Attendance
Programs
Revenue
Facility Rentals
2.1M
40K
$3.7M
Programming
127K
6,800
$2.4M
Admissions
487K
189
$1.1M
TOTAL
2.7M
47K
$7.2M
FY 25 Recreation Overview by Revenue Category
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Attendance
Programs
Revenue
AYG Rentals
 Fields
Pools
760K
500K
260K
8K
4,300
3,700
$527K
$277K
$250K
IGA Rentals
 Fields
Pools
65K
570
65K
865
  58
807
$1.1M
$2,400
$1.1M
General Rentals
 Fields
Pools
720K
574K
146K
7,100
6,500
   600
$1.3M
$1.2M
$100K
FY 25 Rentals Analysis
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Program Status Based on Council 
Direction for FY 2026 Budget
Program Changes Implemented 7/1/25
Close Red Mountain Center on holidays
Close Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center on holidays
Reduce expanded swim lesson times at three pools
Limit aquatics special events to public swim times or at 100% cost recovery
Eliminate City financial support of Pioneer Park Feastivals events
Fee increases of 10% at Convention Center and Amphitheater
Fee increases of 10% for Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center court rentals
Fee increases of 10% for ice rink skating
Fee increases of 10% for ramada rentals
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Program Status Based on Council 
Direction for FY 2026 Budget
Programs Kept Without Changes

No change in fees for affiliated youth sports groups on August 1

No reduction in available hours for affiliated youth sports groups at pools

No change to swim lesson fees

No change to league and tournament fees, camp fees, recreation programs; remain at Summer 2025 levels

Continue offering Jefferson and Webster City-sponsored carnivals

Continue same Red Mountain Center daily hours (no early closure or Friday closure)

Continue Eagles open gym on Fridays

Continue daily public swim hours (no daily reduction of 1 hour, keep Sunday hours)

Keep public swim on Memorial Day and July 4th

Continue school break camps at Jefferson, Webster, and Eagles (but reduce Winter camp from 2 to 1 week)

Continue City financial support of the Mesa Pow Wow

Keep Rhodes FlowRider League in off seasons with slightly higher fee and minimum enrollment 

Keep water exercise in off season with slightly higher fee and concurrent pool use

Keep lap swim in off seasons with slightly higher fee and concurrent pool use 

Keep Fremont Pool open at least through Summer 2026
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Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
UPDATED- 10/9/25
Commercial Fees
Effective 8/1/25 - 3/30/26
Description of Service 
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES TO 
THIS COLUMN            
Current Fee Range per Unit
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES TO THIS COLUMN           
Current Fee Actual
DO NOT MAKE 
CHANGES TO 
THIS COLUMN    
Unit
Proposed New 
Fee
Proposed Fee 
Range
Total Fiscal Impact 
(Separate Amount for 
FY25/26 and FY26/27)
Rate Comparison to Other 
Cities
Notes/Justification
HOHOKAM STADIUM
Commercial/Special Event STADIUM 
RENTALUses/per day
$1,500.00-$2,500.00 or 12% of 
net Ticket Sales plus expenses 
whichever is greater
$1,800 
DAY
$2,000 
$8,000.00
Group STADIUM SPORTS Rental Per Day
$500.00-$2,500.00 Day
$1,000 
Day
$1,200 
$6,000.00
Non-Profit Organizations /IGA STADIUM 
RENTAL
20% Discount on Commercial 
SPORTS RENTAL Rates
DAY
$3,500.00
Meeting Room/per hour
$80.00-$100.00 Day
$100 
Day
League/Tournament Fees
$210.00-$600.00 Game
$300 
Game
No longer in use
Contract/Agreement Use
Negotiated based on 
Agreement
Miscellaneous Stadium/Field Fees
Lights/per hour
Regular Lighting
$55.00-$65.00
$65 
Hour
Field preparation
$95.00-$115.00
$110 
Per Prep
$115 
$500.00
Field supervision 
$25-$50
$30 
Per hour/Per 
employee
$40 
$3,000.00
Scoreboard rental 
$50.00-$150.00
$100 
Day
$150 
$1,000.00
Scoreboard operator
$30-$500 At City Discretion, 
City Staff/HR or
Pass through from outside 
vendor
$30 
Hour (if 
requested)
$60 
$3,600.00
Scoreboard operation now requires two 
employees.  One manages video board, the 
other manages the Daktronik scoreboard
Clean-up and damage deposit (refundable) Negotiated based on size and 
scope of Event
Paved parking lot for special events per 
day
Negotiated based on size and 
scope of Event
Labor
Event Labor (general) (1-hour minimum)
$30.00-$45.00 Hour
$35 
Hour
$45 
$6,000.00
Additional staff are scheduled for 
tournaments, to help reduce the custodial 
fees from the cleaning vendor
Supervisors, Box Office, Gate, Etc.
$30.00-$45.00 Hour
$35 
Hour
$45 
$750.00
This fee will be added if a rental group 
requests access to umpire room, team store, 
or vendor gate
Electrician (4-hour minimum)
Charges will be passed thru 
from the
contractor to the client. 
Arrangements are made by the 
City.
Contracts/Agreements: Individual contracts or agreements are negotiated with various groups to establish specific fee and charges as part of the 
approved contract or agreement.
FEE POLICIES
Starting April 1, 2026
Fee Adjustments: There will be occasions when special consideration may be needed to negotiate fees that fall outside of the adopted fees and charges 
structure. Therefore, the Director (or designee) is authorized to negotiate special pricing if it is in the best interest of the City of Mesa.
Refunds and Credits: Refunds or credit may be given upon approval by the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Director or designee.
Cancellation Policy: 50% of the total rate may be retained if the event is cancelled (dependent upon date of cancellation).
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Miscellaneous
Stadium Pre/Post Custodial and Cleaning 
Services
Charges will be passed through 
from the contractor. 
Arrangements are made by the
City.
Traffic Control Services for Special Events
Charges will be passed through 
from the City of Mesa 
Transportation and Police 
Departments. Arrangements 
are made by the City.
Parking Fee
Negotiated based on size and 
scope of
Event
Security Services
City of Mesa Police Department Off-Duty, 
Contractor or Park Rangers
Charges will be passed thru 
from contractor to the client; 
arrangements to be made by 
the City.
CEMETERY
Cemetery Lots
Companion Grave
$2,290.00-$4,300.00
$2,290.00-$3,300.00
$2,405-$3,465
$18,800
City of Tempe- $ 3,750.00, 
City of Glendale $3758.00, 
MT View $ 3900.00. 
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Single Grave
$1,800.00-$3,000.00
$1800.00-$2,600.00
$1,890-$2,730
$28,425
City of Tempe- $ 3,750.00, 
City of Glendale $3003.00, 
MT View $ 2,600.00. Gilbert 
Memorial $4695.00
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Infant Grave
$515.00-$1,000.00
$515.00-$540.00
$540-$567
$337
City of Tempe- $ 520.00, 
City of Glendale $1015.00, 
MT View $ 2,600.00. 
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Single Conversion to Companion
$490.00-$1,200.00
$490.00-$700.00
$515-$735
$935
City of Tempe- $ NA, City of 
Glendale $585.00, MT View 
$ NA. Gilbert Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Cremains
Scattering Garden
$140.00-$500.00
$140.00 
$147 
$119
City of Tempe- $ NA, City of 
Glendale $NA, MT View $ 
NA . Gilbert Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Urn Garden
$720.00-$2,100.00
$1,120.00 
$1,176 
$4,200
City of Tempe- $ 1,090.00, 
City of Glendale $1917.00, 
MT View $ NA. Gilbert 
Memorial $ NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Memorial Wall Plaque Space
$400.00-$900.00 Space
$500.00 Space
$525 
City of Tempe- $ NA, City of 
Glendale $NA, MT View $ 
NA . Gilbert Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Niche Bank
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Upper 3 Levels
$1,750.00-$2,100.00
$1,750.00 
$1,838.00 
City of Tempe- $ NA, City of 
Glendale $3,656.00, MT 
View $ NA . Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Lower 2 Levels
$1,460.00-$1,900.00
$1,460.00 
$1,533 
City of Tempe- $ NA, City of 
Glendale $3,656.00, MT 
View $ NA . Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Perpetual Care
Single/Companion
$300.00-$500.00
$300.00 
$315 
$5,400
City of Tempe- $ NA, City of 
Glendale $NA, MT View $ 
125.00 Gilbert Memorial 
$NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Infant/Ash Lot/Niche
$150.00-$250.00
$150.00 
$158.00 
$652
City of Tempe- $ NA, City of 
Glendale $NA, MT View $ 
55.00 . Gilbert Memorial 
$NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Opening and Closing
Single Grave
$790.00-$900.00
$790.00 
$830.00 
$6,794
City of Tempe- $ 700.00, 
City of Glendale $2,035.00, 
MT View $ 995.00 . Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Companion Upper
$790.00-$900.00
$790.00 
$830.00 
$2,765
City of Tempe- $ 700.00, 
City of Glendale $2,035.00, 
MT View $ 1,295.00, Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Companion Lower
$1,050.00-$1,275.00
$1,050.00 
$1,103.00 
$7,035
City of Tempe- $ 925.00, 
City of Glendale $2,713.00, 
MT View $ 1,495.00 . Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Infant
$315.00-$475.00
$315.00 
$331.00 
$220
City of Tempe- $ 415.00, 
City of Glendale $1,938.00, 
MT View $ 300.00 . Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Cremation Urn
$210.00-$400.00
$210.00 
$221.00 
$1,496
City of Tempe- $ 88.00, City 
of Glendale $1,066.00 MT 
View $ 695.00, Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Niche Inurnment
$210.00-$400.00
$210.00 
$221.00 
$63
City of Tempe- $ NA, City of 
Glendale $969.00, MT View 
$ 495.00 , Gilbert Memorial 
$NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Canopy & Chair Set Up
$105.00-$250.00
$105.00 
$110.00 
$2,210
City of Tempe- $ NA, City of 
Glendale $NA, MT View $ 
NA . Gilbert Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Disinterment
Single Grave
$1,630.00-$1,800.00
$1,630.00 
$1,793.00 
City of Tempe- $ 1,118.00, 
City of Glendale $NA, MT 
View $ 2,195.00. Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 10% increase across all 
disinnternment service; extrememly impactful 
on operations
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Companion Top
$1,630.00-$1,800.00
$1,630.00 
$1,793.00 
City of Tempe- $ 1,118.00, 
City of Glendale $NA, MT 
View $ 2,195.00. Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 10% increase across all 
disinnternment service; extrememly impactful 
on operations
Companion Bottom (if upper is occupied)
$3,260.00-$3,450.00
$3,260.00 
$3,450 
$190
City of Tempe- $ 1,118.00, 
City of Glendale $NA, MT 
View $ NA . Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 10% increase across all 
disinnternment service; extrememly impactful 
on operations
Companion Bottom (if upper is 
unoccupied)
$1,995.00-$2,150.00
$1,995.00 
$2,150.00 
$155
City of Tempe- $ 1,118.00, 
City of Glendale $NA, MT 
View $ 2,695.00, Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 10% increase across all 
disinnternment service; extrememly impactful 
on operations
Infant
$920.00-$1,100.00
$920.00 
$1,012 
City of Tempe- $ 676.00, 
City of Glendale $NA, MT 
View $ 695.00. Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 10% increase across all 
disinnternment service; extrememly impactful 
on operations
Cremation
$280.00-$450.00
$280.00 
$308 
$84
City of Tempe- $ 114.00, 
City of Glendale $NA, MT 
View $ 1,295. 00, Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 10% increase across all 
disinnternment service; extrememly impactful 
on operations
Monument Installation
9" x 18" (infant)
$175.00-$325.00
$175.00 
$184.00 
$157
City of Tempe- $ 114.00, 
City of Glendale $581.00, 
MT View $ NA . Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
12" x 24" (single)
$230.00-$400.00
$230.00 
$242.00 
$1,702
City of Tempe- $ 114.00, 
City of Glendale $581.00, 
MT View $ NA, Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
12" x 30" (companion)
$300.00-$450.00
$300.00 
$315 
$2,775
City of Tempe- $ 234.00, 
City of Glendale $581.00, 
MT View $ NA, Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
12" x 36"
$365.00-$475.00
$365.00 
$383.00 
$164
City of Tempe- $ 234.00, 
City of Glendale $581.00, 
MT View $ NA . Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
12" x 48"
$460.00-$525.00
$460.00 
$483 
$736
City of Tempe- $ 234.00, 
City of Glendale $581.00, 
MT View $ NA . Gilbert 
Memorial $NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
12" x 12" (ash lot)
$105.00-$200.00
$105.00 
$110.00 
$5
City of Tempe- NA, City of 
Glendale- NA, MT View NA, 
Gilbert Memorial NA, 
Gilbert Memorial NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Vase installed at date later than marker
$100.00-$175.00
$100.00 
$105 
$70
City of Tempe -NA, City of 
Glendale- NA, MT View- NA, 
Gilbert Memorial NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Miscellaneous Services
Monument removal/single
$110.00-$210.00
$110.00 
$116.00 
$12
City of Tempe- $ 57.00, City 
of Glendale- $581.00, MT 
View - NA, Gilbert Memorial-
NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
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Monument removal/double
$220.00-$330.00
$220.00 
$231 
City of Tempe -$57.00, City 
of Glendale- $ 581.00, MT 
View - NA, Gilbert Memorial 
- NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Plaque Installation Fee
$90.00-$180.00
$90.00 
$95.00 
$220
City of Tempe- NA, City of 
Glendale- NA, MT View - 
NA, Gilbert Memorial - NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Container Setting
$120.00-$250.00
$120.00 
$126 
$1,512
City of Tempe- NA, City of 
Glendale - $414.00, MT 
View- $ 425.00, Gilbert 
Memorial- NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Vase Insert
$60.00-$125.00
$60.00 
$63 
$477
City of Tempe - $ NA, City of 
Glendale-$ 97.00, MT View - 
NA, Gilbert Memorial - NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Vase Insert Installation
$100.00-$200.00
$100.00 
$105 
$275
City of Tempe- NA, City of 
Glendale- NA, MT View- NA, 
Gilbert Memorial - NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Vase Replacement
$25.00-$50.00
$25.00 
$27.00 
$2
City of Tempe- $ 57.00, City 
of Glendale- $95.00, MT 
View- NA, Gilbert Memorial- 
NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
December Wreath Package
$40.00-$75.00
$40.00 
$42 
$142
City of Tempe- NA, City of 
Glendale- NA, MT View- NA, 
Gilbert Memorial- NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Vase (optional) oxidized bronze and 
installed
$95.00-$125.00
$95.00 
$100.00 
$20
City of Tempe- NA, City of 
Glendale- NA, MT View - 
NA, Gilbert Memorial - NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Saturday Service Charge (fee is in addition 
to regular opening/closing fees):
Single/companion
$400.00-$700.00
$500.00 
$0
City of Tempe- $335.00, City 
of Glendale- NA, MT View - 
$795.00, Gilbert Memorial - 
NA
Maintain current fee -this was raised 2 years 
ago  - Operations confirmed that maintaining 
this fee covers staffing costs - Saturday fee is 
a premium fee - staffing uses split schedules
Infant
$400.00-$700.00
$500.00 
$0
City of Tempe- % 335.00, 
City Glendale- NA, MT View- 
$ 795.00, Gilbert Memorial
Maintain current fee -this was raised 2 years 
ago  - Operations confirmed that maintaining 
this fee covers staffing costs - Saturday fee is 
a premium fee - staffing uses split schedules
Overtime Service - Each one hour after 3 pm $125.00-$225.00
$125.00 
$132.00 
$147
City of Tempe-NA, City of 
Glendale- NA, MT View- 
$395.00, Gilbert Memorial
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
Administrative Fee
$100.00-$200.00
$100.00 
$105 
$895
Cityof Tempe-$ 57.00, City 
of Glendale- $200.00, MT 
View - $350.00, Gilbert 
Memorial - NA
Recommending 5% increase across all fees
GOLF COURSE
Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Adult
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18 Holes
$17.00-$150.00
$42 - Resident
$55 - Non-Residents
 
M-Th - 10/17-11/13 
$59; 11/14-5/10 
$74; 5/11-6/22 $49; 
6/23-8/27 $24; 8/28-
10/15 $34.  F-Su - 
10/17-11/13 $64; 
11/14-5/10 $74; 
5/11-6/22 $59; 6/23-
8/27 $44; 8/28-
10/15 $47
Aguila - $57-$83; Encanto - 
$53-$78; Cave Creek - $53-
$78; Tempe - $46-$59
18 Holes Twilight
$11.00-$100.00
$32 - Resident
$39 - Non-Resident
 
M-Th - 10/17-11/13 
$44; 11/14-5/10 
$49; 5/11-6/22 $34; 
6/23-8/27 $19; 8/28-
10/15 $29. F-Su - 
10/17-11/13 $44; 
11/14-5/10 $49; 
5/11-6/22 $34; 6/23-
8/27 $27; 8/28-
10/15 $34
Aguila - $51-$70; Encanto - 
$45-$59; Cave Creek - $45-
$59; Tempe - $29-$31
Sunset Program
$9.00-$39.00
$14 - Resident
$32 - Non-Resident
 
$14 
9 hole special (Up to 90 minutes after 
sunrise)
$11.00-$45.00
$26 - Resident
$38 - Non-Resident
 
$42 
Tempe $38-$49
Junior
 
 
 
18 holes
$12.00-$30.00
$20 
 
$40 
$12-$60
Aguila - $22; Encanto - $22; 
Cave Creek - $22; Tempe - 
$10
9 Twilight
$8.00-$20.00
$14 
 
$14 
Aguila - $18; Encanto - $18; 
Cave Creek - $18; Tempe - 
$5
School Use/Partner Use
0
0
 
0
Course Buyout
$0-$30k
Negotiated based on time, season, event variables
 
same
The Stable Putting Course
$0-$20/day
$10 adults 18+; $5 17-13 years old; $0 12 and under
 
same
Inrange Course
$0-$20/hr
$5-$15/hr, $0 for 1 hr with Smash Pass
same
Discount Tickets:
 
 
 
Ranch Card – includes merchandise, 
discounts on golf, dining, etc.
$29.00-$100.00 
$79 Mesa Residents; $89 Maricopa County Residents; 
$99 non-residents
Annually
$89 Mesa 
Residents; $99 
Maricopa 
County 
Residents; 
$109 non-
residents
$29-$150
Phoenix - Residents: $50 1st 
year, $30 renewal; Non-
Residents:  $100/yr; Youth:  
$30/month; Tempe - 
Resident: $69/yr; Non-
Resident $99/yr
SMASH PASS - same benfits of Ranch Card 
but also includes 1-hr of daily range use 
(retail $15/hr; does not roll over)
$25.00-$250.00 
$25/1 month; $125/6 months; $225/12 months from 
date of purchase
Annually
same
CLUB RENTALS
$20.00-$75.00
$65 
same
Range Balls
$6.00-$30.00
$19-$22 Large, $10-$13 Medium, $4-$6.50 Small
$16-$22 Large, 
others remain 
the same
Proshop Merchandise
$0-$2,500
same
Proshop Services
$0-$100
same
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MESA CONVENTION CENTER, 
AMPHITHEATRE AND THE POST
Facility Rentals
Overtime
$100.00-$500.00 Hour (In 
addition to rental outside 
convention center normal 
hours)
$330 
Centennial Hall (Building C):
Exhibit Hall (15,000 s.f.)
$2,000.00-$4,000.00
$3,080 
Day
Entire Centennial Hall (includes Exhibit 
Hall, Mesa Room & Main Lobby)(18,000 
s.f.)
$2,400.00-$4,800.00
$3,960 
Day
If a ticketed event:
$1,800.00-$3,600.00  or  12%  
of  gross  ticket sales whichever 
is greater
$1,980 
Library Green
$350-$1,000
$550 Day
Mesa Room (3,090 s.f.)
$550.00-$1,500.00 
$1,210 Day
Half Mesa Room (1,454 s.f.)
$275.00-$600.00 
$600 Day
• Phoenix Convention Center 
– Meeting rooms around 
1,400–1,600 s.f.: 
$900–$1,200/day
• Glendale Civic Center – 
Comparable breakout 
rooms: $750–$1,000/day
• Tucson Convention Center 
– Similar spaces: 
$700–$1,000/day
Quarter Mesa Room (772 s.f.)
$150.00-$450.00 
$330 Day
Plaza (with indoor event)
$500.00-$1,000.00
$990 Day
• Phoenix Convention Center 
– Outdoor/plaza rentals 
(with indoor tie-in): 
$1,200–$2,000/day
• Glendale Civic Center – 
Outdoor Courtyard + 
Ballroom packages: 
$1,000–$1,800/day
• Tucson Convention Center 
– Plaza/Event Lawn (when 
booked with indoor space): 
$1,000–$1,500/day
Plaza only
$0-$3,000
$1,320 Day
The Post
The Post- North and South Hall: 5,750 
SQFT
$250.00-$600.00 Hour (based 
on the day of week and time of 
day)
M-Th 7am-4pm, $250/hr; 5-10pm, $350/hr; Fr 7am-
4pm, $250/hr; 5pm-12am $450/hr; Sat 7am-1pm, 
$300/hr; 2pm-12am, $450/hr; Sun 9am-6pm, $300/hr
The Post- North Hall: 3,350 SQFT
$150.00-$400.00 Hour (based 
on the day of week and time of 
day)
M-Th 7am-4pm, $150/hr; 5-10pm, $210/hr; Fr 7am-
4pm, $150/hr; 5pm-12am $270/hr; Sat 7am-1pm, 
$180/hr; 2pm-12am, $270/hr; Sun 9am-6pm, $180/hr
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The Post – South Hall: 2,200 SQFT
$100.00-$350.00 Hour (based 
on the day of week and time of 
day)
M-Th 7am-4pm, $100/hr; 5-10pm, $140/hr; Fr 7am-
4pm, $100/hr; 5pm-12am $180/hr; Sat 7am-1pm, 
$120/hr; 2pm-12am, $180/hr; Sun 9am-6pm, $120/hr
The Post and Neon Garden – Internal, 
Sponsored and Partner Event Rental Rates
$0 - $200/hr
City Internal and Sponsored Events $25/hr, Overtime 
$37.50/hr; Partner Events $75/hr, Overtime 
$112.50/hr
THE POST - Kitchen
$100.00 -$250.00
$250.00 Day
THE POST - BOARD ROOM
$25.00 - $100.00
$25 Hour
THE POST - NEON GARDEN
$0-$500
$250 Hour
THE POST - ENTIRE FACILITY + NEON 
GARDEN
$250.00 - $1,200.00
$700 Hour
Conference Center (Building B):
Entire Conference Center (includes Palo 
Verde, Theatre,
Cholla I & II, Boardroom & Lobby)(9,885 
s.f.)
$1,800.00-$3,000.00
$2,970 Day
• Phoenix Convention 
Center: West Ballroom 
(12,000 s.f.) 
$4,000–$5,000/day 
• Glendale Civic Center Full 
Facility (8,000 s.f.) 
$3,500–$5,000/day 
• Tucson Convention Center 
Grand Ballroom (20,164 s.f.) 
$5,000–$6,000/day
Palo Verde Ballroom (4,566 s.f.)
$1,000.00-$2,000.00
$1,760 Day
• Phoenix Convention 
Center: Ballroom North 
(6,000 s.f.) 
$2,500–$3,500/day
• Tucson Convention Center: 
Tucson Ballroom West 
(6,000 s.f.) 
$2,000–$3,000/day 
• Glendale Civic Center: 
Entire Civic Center Ballroom 
(8,000 s.f.) 
$3,000–$4,500/day
Palo Verde I, II or III (1,522 s.f.)
$400.00-$1,000.00 
$770 Day
• Phoenix Convention 
Center: Smaller Meeting 
Rooms (1,500–2,000 s.f.) 
$1,000 – $1,500/day
• Tucson Convention Center: 
Meeting Rooms 
(1,200–1,800 s.f.) $750 – 
$1,200/day
• Glendale Civic Center:
Palo Verde I and II or II and III (3,044 s.f.)
$700.00-$1,500.00 
$1,320 Day
• Phoenix Convention 
Center: Medium 
Meeting/Ballroom Sections 
(3,000–3,500 s.f.) $1,500 – 
$2,500/day
• Tucson Convention Center: 
Meeting Room Suites 
(3,000–3,200 s.f.) $1,200 – 
$1,800/day
• Glendale Civic Center
Cholla Meeting Room I or II (273 s.f.)
$125.00-$500.00 
$275 Day
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Cholla Meeting Room I and II (553 s.f.)
$250.00-$600.00 
$550 Day
• Phoenix Convention Center 
– Comparable breakout 
rooms (1,200–1,500 s.f.): 
$1,000–$1,500/day
• Glendale Civic Center – 
Comparable meeting rooms 
(1,300–1,600 s.f.): 
$1,000–$1,500/day
• Tucson Convention Center 
– Breakout/meeting rooms 
(1,200–1,800 s.f.): 
$750–$1,200/day
Conference Theatre (3,016 s.f.)
$750.00-$1,800.00 
$825 Day
Executive Board Room (550 s.f.)
$125.00-$250.00 
$250 Day
• Phoenix Convention Center 
– Comparable boardrooms 
(500–700 s.f.): 
$400–$600/day
• Glendale Civic Center – 
Executive meeting rooms 
400 - 600 s.f.): 
$350–$500/day
• Tucson Convention Center 
– Small conference rooms 
(400 - 600 s.f.): 
$300–$450/day
Gallery
$250.00-$750.00 
$550 Day
Rendezvous Center (Building A):
Entire Rendezvous Center (includes 
Superstition, Apache & Lobby)(7,502 s.f.)
$1,400.00-$2,220.00 
$2,220 Day
• Phoenix Convention Center 
– Comparable mid-size 
ballrooms (7,000–9,000 
s.f.): $3,500–$5,000/day
• Glendale Civic Center – Full 
Facility (8,000 s.f.): 
$3,500–$5,000/day
• Tucson Convention Center 
– Ballrooms (7,000–9,000 
s.f.): $3,000–$4,500/day
Superstition Ballroom (5,252 s.f.)
$1,000.00-$2,000.00 
$1,760 Day
• Phoenix Convention Center 
– Comparable ballrooms 
(5,000–6,000 s.f.): 
$2,500–$4,000/day
• Glendale Civic Center – 
Ballroom spaces (approx. 
5,000 s.f.): 
$2,000–$3,000/day
• Tucson Convention Center 
– Similar-sized ballrooms: 
$2,000–$3,500/day
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Superstition North (3,672 s.f.)
$700.00-$1,600.00 
$1,265 Day
Superstition South (1,580 s.f.)
$300.00-$800.00 
$770 Day
• Phoenix Convention Center 
– Similar meeting rooms 
(1,600–1,800 s.f.): 
$1,000–$1,400/day
• Glendale Civic Center – 
Comparable space (1,452 - 
1,617 s.f.) : 
$850–$1,200/day
• Tucson Convention Center 
– Mid-size meeting rooms 
(1,400 - 2,800 s.f.): 
$900–$1,200/day
Apache Room (1,620 s.f.)
$400.00-$800.00 
$800 Day
• Phoenix Convention Center 
– Similar meeting rooms 
(1,600–1,800 s.f.): 
$1,000–$1,400/day
• Glendale Civic Center – 
Comparable space (1,452 - 
1,617 s.f.) : 
$850–$1,200/day
• Tucson Convention Center 
– Mid-size meeting rooms 
(1,400 - 2,800 s.f.): 
$900–$1,200/day
SUPERSTITION PATIO
$150.00-$850.00 
$550 Day
APACHE PATIO
$50.00-$500.00 
$275 Day
Service Fee:
Up to 20% Service Fee on 
Convention Center Charges 
(Rent, Utilities, Labor, 
Equipment, etc.)
20%
Box Office Buy-out
$250.00-$1,000.00
$330 - $550
Box Office Buy-out – Second Day +
$125.00-$500.00
$165 - $275
Kitchen Rental Fee
$250.00-$1,000.00
$275 
Parking Lots:
Main parking lot
$750-$1,500
$825 Day
MLK Way parking lot
$750-$1,500
$825 Day 
Parking Passes
$10.00-25.00
$22.00 Per Vehicle
Move-In/Discounts
(on Facility Rent)
1st day of move-in, up to 50% 
of rental rate
Day of Event Set Changes
Will be charged for any addt'l 
labor.
Short Notice Bookings
(within 30 days of event)
Up to 50% surcharge or 
discount of rental fees may be 
applied at the Director's or 
Designee’s discretion.
Event
20% EVENT 
Catering
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Food and Beverage items
Provided by City Approved 
Contractor Food
Alcohol
FOOD AND BEVERAGE BUY-OUT
DAY/EVENT
NEGOTIATED 
BASED ON 
FOOD AND 
BEVERAGE 
CONTRACT
Current Fee:  Negotiated on scope services 
and potential loss of revenue; (i.e. - Food 
Truck - $250; Packaged food - $500; Full 
service catered event - $2,500)
Audio Visual Equipment and Services
Audio Visual
Provided by AV Contractor at 
market rates
Audio Visual Buy-out
$250.00-$1,000.00 Day
$1,000 DAY 
Day
NEGOTIATED 
BASED ON AV 
CONTRACT
In-House Mic (Wired) W/House Sound
$30.00-$50.00 Each Per Day
$30.00 EACH PER DAY 
Each/Per Day
In-House Mic (Wireless) W/House Sound
$50.00-$200.00 Each Per Day
$125.00 EACH PER DAY 
Each/Per Day
In-House Video Screen 
$30-$75 Per Event/Per  Day
In- House Projector  
$50-$150 Per Event/Per  Day
Small Sound System
$150.00-$500.00 Each Per Day
$300.000 EACH PER DAY 
Each per Day
House Sound System Patch Fees
$25.00-$75.00 Per Patch/Per 
Day
$50.00 PER PATCH/PER DAY
Per Patch/Per 
Day
Miscellaneous Equipment and Services
Piano Rental (Includes Tuning)
$200.00-$500.00 Day
$500 DAY 
Day
Dance Floor
$15-$100
$40/ 4x4 piece
Piece
Risers and Staging
$40.00-$75.00 
$40.00 
Each Section
Stage Barricade
$500.00-$2,000.00
$1,000.00 
Tables (all sizes)
$6.00-$30.00 
$6.00-$30.00
Each/Per Day
Bike Barricade
$12.00-$25.00
$12.00 
Per Section/ Per 
Day
Stanchions w/ rope (6 foot section)
$15.00-$25.00 
$15.00 
Per Section/ Per 
Day
Main Hall Drapery 12' H heavy (linear ft-20 
ft minimum)
$5.00-$20.00 
$15.00 
Per Linear 
Foot/Per Day
Service is not part of current AV contract; 
Client is welcome to contract with any expo 
company; buyout is not required
Table Skirting and Linens
$6.00-$12.00 
$10.00 
Each/Per Day
Pipe and Drape (Booth Package)
$55.00-$75.00 
$65.00 
Each
Service is not part of current AV contract; 
Client is welcome to contract with any expo 
company; buyout is not required
Podium
$15.00-$30.00 
$20.00 EACH
Each
Chairs
$1.00-$10.00 
$5.00 
Each/Per Day
Pipe and Drape (For Room Dividing)
$3.00-$10.00 
$3.00 
Per Linear 
Foot/Per Day
Service is not part of current AV contract; 
Client is welcome to contract with any expo 
company; buyout is not required
Water Connection
$100.00-$150.00 
$105.00 Each
Water Fill and Water Empty
$0.25-$1.00 
$0.25 Gallon
5 Gallon Water Jug (Cooler Included)
$25.00-$75.00 
$50.00 Gallon
Drayage/Storage Provided by Convention 
Center
$5.00-$250.00 
$10.00 Box/Quantity Per 
Day
Drayage/Storage Through AV Contractor
Provided by AV Contractor and 
billed by the pound at market 
rates
Provided by AV Contractor and billed by the pound at 
market rates
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Roll Off Dumpster (various sizes)
$400.00-$800.00 
$400.00 Per Pick Up
Event Equipment Miscellaneous
$10.00-$250.00
10.00-100.00 based on item/EACH
Each/Per Day
Electric Service:
120 Volt, 20 Amp, electric outlet
$55.00-$125.00
$85.00 
208 Volt, 3-phase, 20 Amp, will be subject 
to a min. of
one- hour labor, flat rate of:
$200.00-$300.00
$200.00 
400 Amp, 3-phase electrical
$1,200.00-$3,600.00 
$1,000.00 
Day
200 AMP, 3-phase electrical
$600.00-$1,800.00 
$500.00 
Day
100 AMP, 3-Phase Electrical
$300.00-$900.00 
$250.00 
Day
Utility Fee – DJ
$100.00-$400.00 
$150.00 
Day
6-Outlet Strip w/Circuit Breaker
$15.00-$25.00
$15.00 
Telephone and Internet/LAN Services:
Telephone (per line, with set, if requested) $80.00-$150.00
$80.00 
Internet/LAN Services (DSL):
First Day
$150.00-$450.00
$150.00-$250.00
Additional Day
$35.00-$80.00
$35.00-$80.00
Each
Wireless Internet Connectivity:
Password/Connection
$50.00-$100.00
$75.00-$150.00
Per Additional Connection
$5.00-$15.00
$5.00 
Labor
Clean-up / Cleaning
$250.00-$3,000.00 
$550.00 Event/Occurance
Room Turns
$75.00-$500.00 
$82.50 Each
Banner Hanging
$20.00-$100.00 
$55.00 Each
Event Labor Miscellaneous
$15.00-$100.00 Hour
16.50 - $100
AMPHITHEATRE
Facility Rental
Non-Ticket Events
$1,200 - $15,000
negotiated per proposal
Commercial Ticketed Event (Event Day)
$2,500 or 12% of gross ticket 
sales
(whichever is greater, capped at 
$20,000) Day/Show
Non-Commercial, Community or 
Fundraising Events
$1,200.00-$5,000.00 Day
$1320 - $5000
Non-Event Day (Load-in, rehearsal, load-
out)
$600.00-$2,500.00 Day
$660 - 2500
Decibel (dB) Limit Violation
$2,500.00 Occurrence
Sound Curfew Violation
$1,000.00 Occurrence
Unit = per minute
Concessionaire Buy-Out
$500.00-$2,500.00 Day
$550-2500
NEGOTIATED 
BASED ON 
CONCESSION 
CONTRACT
Box Office
Ticket Buyer Fees (Service Fees, Mailing, 
Will Call Facility Fee, Promoter Bump, 
Ticket Printing, Charity, Per Order Fee, Etc.)
$0.75-$250.00 Per Ticket/Per 
Order
Promoter Fees:
Ticket Printing / Consignment Fee
$0.25-$1.00 Per Ticket
$1 
VIP Lift / Package Administration Fee
$500.00-$2,500.00 Per Event
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AudienceView Event Build
$500.00-$1,500.00 Per Event
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
HOUR/PERSON
$35 
$35 
$2,500
CANCELLATION FEE
EVENT
$500.00 - 
$1500.00
$2,500
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Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
UPDATED- 10/9/25
Recreation Fees
Effective 8/1/25 - 3/30/26
Description of Service
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Current Fee Range per Unit
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Unit
Proposed New Fee
Proposed Fee 
Range
Total Fiscal Impact (Separate 
Amount for FY25/26 and 
FY26/27)
Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
ADAPTIVE  PROGRAMS*
General Programs per person/per 
session-Resident
$2.00-$600.00
$5.00-$65.00 - Varies from sport to program. Price 
will depend on specific activity and length of 
program 
20% increase for sports 
programs, 5% increase for 
social programs
$7,425 
Tempe- sports $11 and $3-$5 for 
other activities, Chandler - Sports 
$10 and $5-$20 on other 
activities, Gilbert  $30-$56, 
Scottsdale- sports $20 
To aid in cost recovery
General Programs per person/per 
session-Non-Resident
$3.00-$700.00
Not used 
Summer Camp/person-Resident
$50.00-$500.00
$400 or DDD Pay 
Tempe - $350 for 4 weeks 4 days 
a week, Chandler  $250 for 4 
weeks 5 days a week 
Summer Camp/person-Non-Resident
$80.00-$600.00
Not used 
AQUATICS*
Competitive Programs
Swim, Dive, Synchronized Swimming 
and Water Polo/Per Session
Resident
$25.00-$115.00
$110 
$115 
$12,140 
Chandler $95 / Gilbert $100
To aid in cost recovery
Non-Resident
$30.00-$150.00
$132 
$140 
$2,696 
Chandler $100 / Gilbert $100
To aid in cost recovery
Public Swim
Summer HOUSEHOLD pass  - all pools 
(Household) (Memorial Day through 
Labor Day)
$100.00-$300.00 Each
$225 ($150 discounted price)
Updating name
Summer INDIVIDUAL pass - all pools 
(Individual) (Memorial Day through 
Labor Day)
$15.00-$150.00 Each
$56 ($45 discounted price)
Adult, Senior, Child - 
waiting on cost
Updating name
Off-Season Lap swim pass (Household 
$100.00-$300.00 Each
$225 ($150 discounted price)
Combined all lap swim on one 
line
Off-Season Lap Swim QUARTERLY 
MEMBERSHIP pass (Individual) Summer 
(May-July), Fall (Aug-Oct), Winter (Nov-
Jan) Spring (Feb-April) 
$75.00-$300.00 Each
Adult - $120/Dis $90, Senior -  $75/Dis $56, Youth - 
$60/Dis $45
PER SEASON
Only changing Senior -  
$96/Dis $72
$45 - $300
Combined all lap swim on one 
line
LAP SWIM DROP IN
PER PERSON
$5 
$5-$10
$40,000 
NEW FEE
 Season is Memorial Day through Labor 
Day: Off-season (Fall: August through 
December; Spring: January through 
May)
Public swim - all pools:
Infants (6 months and younger)
Free
$0
Youth (17 years and younger)
$1.00-$10.00
$2
$3 
Starting April 1, 2026
Marketing: Printing and marketing costs associated with division brochures are included in program fees.
FEE POLICIES
Fee Assistance: The fee assistance program provides financial assistance to participants in selected programs when participation would otherwise not be possible 
Scholarships: Scholarships may be offered for participation in selected programs when an outside source provides funding that either covers the entire program or a 
Refunds and Credits : Refunds or credit may be given to a household account for reasons of illness, emergencies, etc.
Fee Adjustments : It is understood that on occasion special consideration may be needed in determining fees for groups or individuals having circumstances 
Contracts/Agreements : Individual contracts or agreements are negotiated with various community groups that establish specific fees and charges as part of the 
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Description of Service
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Current Fee Range per Unit
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Unit
Proposed New Fee
Proposed Fee 
Range
Total Fiscal Impact (Separate 
Amount for FY25/26 and 
FY26/27)
Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
Adults (18 years and older)
$3.00-$20.00
$4
$5 
Seniors (55 years and older)
$1.00-$10.00
$2
$4 
AQUATIC SPECIATLY CAMPS/ 
PROGRAMS/ EVENTS
Events - $7, Blob - $2-$4, 
Pumpkin Splash - $10
$1.00-$200.00 
NEW FEE - only listed events 
that aren't at public swim cost
Aquatic lessons/per person-Resident
$10.00-$250.00
Group - $27, Private - $82, Flowrider - $37, Training 
Classes - $20-250
Group - $30, Flowrider - $40 
(no change in private or 
training)
$25,527 
Queen Creek: 8/30 min = $40; 
Tempe: 8/30 = $26: Scottsdale & 
Gilbert: 8/30 = $30; Chandler 
8/30 = $20 with funding, Revel 
Surf in Mesa: $119 per hour 
Aquatic lessons/per person-Non-
Resident
$19.00-$300.00
Group - $32, Private - $82, Flowrider - $44
Group - $36, Flowrider - $48, 
(no change in private)
$5,964 
Tempe: 8/30 = $49; Scottsdale: 
8/30 =$45; Scottsdale: 8/30 = 
$30, Revel Surf in Mesa: $119 per 
hour 
Flowrider lessons/per person Resident
$30.00-$100.00
$37 Session 
Combined all lesson types 
together
Flowrider lessons/per person Non-
Resident
$35.00-$150.00
$44 Session 
Combined all lesson types 
together
Private Lessons/Per Person Resident
$60.00-$100.00
$82  Session
Combined all lesson types 
together
Private Lessons/Per Person Non-
Resident 
$75.00-$115.00 
$98
 Session
Combined all lesson types 
together
Rhodes Flowrider
Hourly Admission - 17 and younger
$5.00-$25.00 
$10 Hour
$12 
$6,268 
Princess Hotel, Kierland Resort, & 
Revel Surf are all at least 25% 
more 
To aid in cost recovery
Hourly Admission - 18 and older
$8.00-$40.00 
$14 Hour
$16 
$2,890 
Hourly no fence - 17 and younger
$5.00-$25.00 
$12 Hour
$14 
$300 
Hourly no fence - 18 and older
$8.00-$40.00 
$20 Hour
$22 
$156 
Flowrider League
$10.00-$250.00 
$115  Session
$120 
$1,900 
Flowrider League Drop-in
$10.00-$250.00
$45 Each
Flow Room Rental (2 Hour Minimum 
Rental)
$40.00-$100.00 
$40 Hour
$50 
$400 
Flowrider Rental
$100.00-$1,000.00
10 or less - Resident - $220, Non-Resident $244; 11-
50 - Resident - $280, Non-Resident $316 Hour
Pool Rentals
All aquatics complexes (Brimhall, 
Carson, Fremont, Kino,Rhodes, 
Shepherd, Skyline, Stapley, Mesa).
Pool rentals and reservations are based 
upon group size and aquatic complex 
reserved.
Booking Fee
$10.00-$100.00 
$25 Rental
Lifeguard fee - number of guards 
required is based on
group size and aquatic complex.
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Description of Service
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Unit
Proposed New Fee
Proposed Fee 
Range
Total Fiscal Impact (Separate 
Amount for FY25/26 and 
FY26/27)
Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
Per guard per hour (resident rate)
$25.00-$80.00 
$30 Hour/Guard
Per guard per hour (non-resident rate) $30.00-$90.00 
$35
Hour/Guard
Per guard per hour (commercial rate)
$35.00-$100.00 
$45
Hour/Guard
Lifeguard for Competitive Meets
$30.00-$50.00 
$38 Hour/Guard
Event Set/Break Down Fee
Resident/Non-Profit
$0.00-$500.00
$100 Hour/Guard
Non-Resident/Commercial
$0.00-$600.00
$150 Hour/Guard
Partnering group participant fee-non-
resident
$5.00-$10.00 
$8 
Quarter
Seasonal Lane Surcharge (September - 
April)
$1.50 
$1.50 
Per lane/Per Hour
$2.00 
$1.50 - $5.00
Partnering Youth Group Practice Rental 
(Short Course-25M)
$3.00-$100.00 4, 6, or 8
$3 
Lanes/Hour
$3.50 
Partnering Youth Group Practice Rental 
(Long Course-50M)
$4.50-$100.00 4, 6, or 8 
$4.50 
Lanes/Hour
$5.00 
Partnering Adult Group Lane Fee (Short 
Course-25 yards)
$6.00-100.00 4, 6, or 8 
$7 
Lanes/Hour
$7.50 
Partnering Adult Group Lane Fee (Long 
Course-50M)
$9.00-$100.00 4, 6, or 8 
$9 
Lanes/Hour
$9.50 
Commercial Group Lane Fee (Short 
Course-25 Yards)
$10.00-$150.00 4, 6, or 8
$10 Lanes/Hour
$11 
Commercial Group Lane Fee (Long 
Course-50M)
$15.00-$150.00 4, 6, or 8
$15 Lanes/Hour
$16 
Aquatics Facility Classroom Use Fee
$25.00-$100.00 
$25 Hour
Office/Storage Rental Fee
$50.00-$200.00 
$150 - Office, $75 - storage Month
PARKS MISCELLANEOUS
Bandshell and Mobile Bleachers:
Labor, per hour, minimum of 4 hours, 2 
staff minimum,
holiday rates may apply
$28.00-$60.00
$42-$50
$48.00 (per hour/per staff 
member)
Facility Booking Fee (i.e., Aquatics, 
Sports Fields, Ramadas)
$5.00-$100.00 
$25.00 
Rental
Large Events
Event Security
$70-$120
Park Ranger - $60 per hour; PD - $70-$120 per hour
Cleaning/Damage Deposit
$500.00-$5,00.00 
$1,000-$2,000 Per Event
Equipment Rental
$10.00-$1,000.00 
$10-$25 Per Item
Park Use Options:
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Description of Service
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Unit
Proposed New Fee
Proposed Fee 
Range
Total Fiscal Impact (Separate 
Amount for FY25/26 and 
FY26/27)
Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
Ramada/per hour - Resident
$10.00-$60.00
$15 / $22 / $28 / $37 Premium $26 / $34 / $39 / 
$48
10% INCREASE - $17 / $25 
/$31 / $41 Premium $29 / 
$38 / $43 / $53 
$13,000.00 
Phoenix $35-$60 per day/$25/hr 
Scottsdale $30-$65 per day, 
Tempe $25/day, Chandler $10/hr 
(25-60 people) $20/hr (75-80 
people),$29 -$70 (150-200 
people) Gilbert small $15/hr, 
Medium $20/hr, Large $25hr, 
Queen Creek $15 (20 people) 
$25hr (40-50 people)$60hr (65-
200 people) Splash Pad Entire 
$175.00 (3 ramadas)
Ramada/per hour - Non-Resident
$12.00-$72.00
$18 / $26 / $33 / $41 Premium $29 / $37 / $44 / 
$52
10% INCREASE - $20 / 
$29/$37 / $45 Premium $32 / 
$41 / $49 / $57 
$6,000.00 
Phoenix $35-$60 per day/$25/hr 
Scottsdale $30-$65 per day, 
Tempe $50/day, Chandler $14 
(40-60 people) $27 hr (75-80 
people), $40 - $90 (150-200) 
Gilbert small $18.75/hr, medium 
$25/hr, Large $31.25/hr, Queen 
Creek $22.50 (20 people) $37.50 
(40-50 people) $60/hr (2 ramadas 
100 people) Splash Pad Entire 
$262.50 (3 ramadas)
Ramada Cleaning Fee
$15.00
$15.00
$30/hr
$30-$100
$975.00 
Eastmark Amphitheater – Resident
$20.00-$60.00 
$60.00
Hour
Gilbert $25/Gilbert Regional Park 
$750-$1500
Eastmark Amphitheater - Non-Resident $24.00-$72.00 
$72.00
Hour
Gilbert $31.25 NR/Business Fee 
$50/hr, Gilbert Regional Park 
$937-$3000
DROP IN COURTS (BRADY, PIONEER, 
KLEINMEN)
DAY $7, NIGHT $9
$3.00-$30.00 
NEW FEE
Open Space Groups and Events (group 
size 10-1,000)
Resident
$10.00-$500.00 
$20 / $31 / $60 / $116 Hour
$25, $35, $75, $125
 $                               1,998.00 Gilbert $10 - $20/hr, Gilbert 
Regional Park $250-$500
Small <200, Medium 200-350, 
Large 350-500, Ultra 500+
Non-Resident
$12.00-$600.00 
$23 / $37 / $72 / $138
Hour
$30, $45, $90, $150
 $                                  500.00 Gilbert $10 - $20/hr, Gilbert 
Regional Park $312.50-$625
Beer/Wine Permit-based on event and 
group size
$25.00-$500.00 
$33 
Each
$35 
 $                               1,500.00 Gilbert $50 plus $77 off duty PD, 
Phoenix $28, Tempe $15R/20NR, 
Scottsdale $20, Chandler 
$14R/19NR, Queen Creek -No 
Alcohol allowed
Water Hook-Up
Charges will be passed 
through from City
of Mesa Water 
Resources Metered
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Description of Service
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Proposed Fee 
Range
Total Fiscal Impact (Separate 
Amount for FY25/26 and 
FY26/27)
Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
Electrical Hook-Up
$10.00-$50.00 
5 Hour
$35.00 
Special Event Space Rental (No license 
required per City Code)
$0 - $3,000
Non profit: Move in $400/day, $1,200/event day; 
Commercial: Move in $700/day, $2,000 event day
Day
Non profit: Move in 
$440/day, $1,320/event day; 
Commercial: Move in 
$770/day, $2,200 event day
Tempe: Non-
Commercial/Commercial, vary 
per park/venue Scottsdale: 
Park/venue specific Gilbert: 
Park/venue specific 
Equipment Fee (Inflatables, Tents, 
Portable Restrooms, Stage, Food 
Vendor/Truck, etc.)
$10.00-$500.00 
$10-$250/each Item/Event
$39/$11/$275
Tempe: Fees assessed if any 
equipment is in the park (venue 
specific) Scottsdale: Venue fees 
do not incude any additional 
requirements for fencing, 
restrooms, security, large tents, 
etc. Gilbert $25
Event specific, however the 
impact would go up 10%
Event Fee
$0.50-$3.00
$0.50 - $1 depending on the number of people at 
the event
Per Participant/Per 
Attendee
Tempe: Non-Commercial 
$0.50/ticket, Commercial 
$1.00/ticket sold ($5000.00 
minimum) 
Event Vendor Fees
$10.00-$1,000.00 
Celebrate Mesa food truck $175, food tent $150
Vendor/ Event/Day
ACOF food truck and 10x20 
space $500, 10x10 space 
$400, cart space $350, 
upgrade location $100
Adding ACOF fees
Ice Rink
Tickets
$10.00-$50.00
$11 per ticket
Ice Rink - $10 Ice Den Chandler. 
AZ Ice $5.50 - $11 based on age 
and $4.00 skate rental. $19 - $25 
WestGate ($19 if you have your 
own skates). $40 The Princess. 
Miscellaneous
$1.00-$25.00
$6 Skate Assists
$5 Ice Den Chandler, $5 AZ Ice
Rental
$0 - $3,000
$1,200 Hour
$1,320 during operational 
hours, $1500 for non 
operational hours (this cost 
includes 3 staff at two hours 
each)
$500 
typically 2 rentals a season
Application Fee - 30+ Days Prior to 
Event
$100.00 
$100.00 Event, Day
Tempe: Application fee 
$50.00/Special Event fee $100.00 
per day (max 60 consecutive 
days) Scottsdale: Review Fee 
$110.00, Simple Permit $55.00, 
Standard Permit $220.00 Gilbert: 
$50.00 application fee
Application Fee - 15-29 Days Prior to 
Event
$200.00 
$200.00 Event, Day
Tempe: Late fee $100.00 (within 
60 days)
Small Scale Event Fee
$50.00 
$50.00 Event
SPECIAL EVENTS (CITYWIDE, ALL FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES)
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Total Fiscal Impact (Separate 
Amount for FY25/26 and 
FY26/27)
Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
Set Up, Support, and Teardown
$20-$50
$30.00 Per hour, 2 staff min
Gilbert: 25% of Daily Site Rental 
Fee, Scottsdale: $70.00 for set up 
and $70.00 for teadown, for a 
total of $140.00 per event
City-Produced Ticketed Special Event
$0-$30
$15.00 Per Person
Breakfast with Santa - $25 -$45 
The Wigwam Arizona, $35.99 - 
$54.99 Little America, $17 - $30 
Venue at The Grove
Multi-Repeating Event Fee
Fee multiplier by 
number of events 
multiplied by 50%, Day 
(Max 6 Events)
Gilbert: $100.00 per 
day/maximum of $300.00 for 
mulitple days
Change/Transfer Fee
$50.00 
$50.00 
License Cancellation Fee
$50.00-$200.00
$100.00 
RECREATION CENTERS/GYMNASIUMS
Jefferson  Gymnasium/Rec  Center 
Webster  Gymnasium/Rec  Center 
Eagles Community Center
Red Mountain Center
Daily Use / Pass
$2.00-$8.00 
ECC - $2 youth/senior; $3 adult
RMC - $4 youth/senior; $5 adult
Visit
 Goodyear - $10/$12 Drop-In Fee 
(Pickleball) 
Gilbert - $3-$21. Apache 
Junction  $3 youth, $5 - Adult
Child (4 years & under) FREE
Youth/Teen (5-17 years) $3.00 
$4.50
Adults (18+ years) $4.50(res) 
$6.75 (non-res)
Senior (60+ years) $4.00 $6.00
Household =
2 Adults + any combination of 
up to 4 Youth/Teens (under 18) 
or Full Time Students (25 & 
under with proof of enrollment). 
Additional Kiddy Korner fees 
apply for those 18 months - 7 
years.
 $14.00 $21.00
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Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
Daily Use- includes gymnasium climbing 
wall open sessions, indoor track fitness 
equipment, fitness classes, based on 
availability.
RMC - $5 daily adults, Youth and Seniors $4 
(seniors is 55+, youth 6 months -17yrs)
Gilbert - Residents child (<4) 
free, youth (5-7) $3, Adults (18+) 
$4.50, Senior (60+) $4 Household 
$14. Non-Resident child (<4) 
youth (5-7) $4.50, Adults (18+) 
$6.75, Senior (60+) $6 Household 
$21. .Chandler - Residents: 
child (1-7) $2, youth (8-12) $2. 
teen (13-19), Adult $4 (20-54), 
Active Adults $3 (55+), Non-
Residents: child (1-7) $3, youth 
(8-12) $3. teen $5 (13-19), Adult 
$6 (20-54), Active Adults $6 
(55+),
Monthly Membership
$10.00-$84.00 
$28-$58              RMC- single month - youth/teen 
$28 (6mo-17yrs),  adult $35 (18-54), Senios $28 
(55+), Family $70 Renewable - youth/teen $26 
(6mo-17yrs),  adult $26 (18-54), Senios $20 (55+), 
Family $58
Each
$28-$70              RMC- single 
month - youth/teen $28 
(6mo-17yrs),  adult $35 (18-
54), Seniors $28 (55+), Family 
$70; renewable  - youth/teen 
$26 (6mo-17yrs),  adult $26 
(18-54), Seniors $20 (55+), 
Family $58
Gilbert - Residents youth (5-7) 
$16, Adults (18+) $26, Senior 
(60+) $22 Household $67. Non-
Resident youth (5-7) $20, Adults 
(18+) $35, Senior (60+) $30 
Household $75.  Chandler - 
Residents: child (1-7) $25, youth 
(8-12) $30. teen (13-19), Adult 
$30 (20-54), Active Adults $30 
(55+), Two person household 
$45, Family $60. Non-Residents: 
child (1-7) $34, youth (8-12) $41. 
teen $41 (13-19), Adult $41 (20-
54), Active Adults $41 (55+), 
Two person household $61, 
Family $81. Apache Junction 
(monthly) - Youth $16, Adults 
$27, Household $60
EOS - $10-$20, LA Fitness $10-
$25
Special  Activities/Programs-Resident 
$2.00-$80.00 
$10-$25; VARIES DEPENDING ON PROGRAM AND 
COST RECOVERY NEEDS
Program
$0 - $80 for Residents (Goodyear) 
/ $0-$113 for Residents 
(Chandler)
Adaptive ($0-$12), Adult 
Enrichment Classes ($42-$80), 
Aquatics ($15-$52.50), Arts ($0-
$20), Fitness Events ($0), Group 
Fitness ($0), Senior Programs 
($8-$100), Teen Programs ($0-
$35), Youth Enrichment Classes 
($10-$32) - Goodyear / Adaptive 
($0-$17), Aquatics ($2.25-$77), 
Special Interest ($14-$113) - 
Chandler
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Notes/Justification
Special  Activities/Programs-Non-
Resident 
$2.00-$96.00 
$10-$25; VARIES DEPENDING ON PROGRAM AND 
COST RECOVERY NEEDS
Program
$0-$96 for Non-Residents 
(Goodyear) / $0-$132 for Non-
Residents (Chandler)
Adaptive ($0-$25), Adult 
Enrichment Classes ($53-$96), 
Aquatics ($35-$72), Arts ($0-
$30), Fitness Events ($0), Group 
Fitness ($0), Senior Programs 
($0-$65), Teen Programs ($10-
$65), Youth Enrichment Classes 
($20-$38) - Goodyear / Adaptive 
($0-$23), Aquatics ($2.25-$95), 
Special Interest ($14-$132) - 
Chandler
Out of School Time Programs-
Resident*
$5.00-$120.00 
$43/month After School; $120/week School Break 
Camps
Program
$50, ASP ; $142 - break camp 
programs
$5-$200
$21,366 
N/A (Goodyear), N/A (Chandler), 
N/A (Gilbert), $30-$40/session (2 
months) Phoenix, $650 for the 
year; $65/month (Scottsdale). 
Tolleson $25/month. Chandler 
$168 (spring break week camp) 
MPS EXplore $345 monthly , 
Chandler ASP
Starting Fall 2026
Out of School Time Programs-Non-
Resident
$5.00-$150.00 
$51/month After School; $144/week School Break 
Camps
Program
$60, ASP ; $170 - break camp 
programs
$5-$200
$1,280.00 
N/A (Goodyear), N/A (Chandler), 
N/A (Gilbert), Phoenix does not 
have a "non resident" fee. Tolleson 
$35/month. Chandler $227 (spring 
break week camp) MPS EXplore 
$345 monthly
Starting Fall 2026
Facility Rentals:
Large Space (2,000 SQ FT and up)
$40.00- $220.00 
$70-$150 per hour resident; $85-$180 per hour 
non-resident; $100-$215 per hour commercial
Hour
$75-$155 per hour resident; 
$90-$185 per hour non-
resident; $105-$220 per hour 
commercial
Gilbert CC - Resident $50/hour 
Non-resident $62.50
McQueen Park - Resident $35-
60/hour, Non-resident $43.75-$75 
Tempe resident $30, non resident 
$60, commercial $120
Medium Space (1,000-1,999 SQ FT)
$30.00-$120.00 
$30-$70 per hour resident; $36- $85 per hour non-
resident; $43-$100 per hour commercial
Hour
$35-$75 per hour resident; 
$41- $90 per hour non-
resident; $48-$105 per hour 
commercial
Gilbert CC - Resident $40, non-
resident $50/hr
McQueen Park - $43.75-
$75/hour 
Small Space (up to 999 SQ FT)
$18.00-$60.00 
$18- $24 per hour resident; $22- $28 per hour non-
resident; $26-$34 per hour commercial
Hour
$23- $29 per hour resident; 
$27- $33 per hour non-
resident; $31-$39 per hour 
commercial
Gilbert CC - Resident $50/hour 
Non-resident $62.50
McQueen Park - Resident 
$30/hour, Non-resident $37.50, 
Tempe - Resident $5-10/hr, non 
resident $10-20
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Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
Overtime/per hour/per staff (overtime 
is charged for any rental time before 
and after normal hours of operation. 
Number of staff is determined by size 
and scope of rental)
$25.00-$100.00 
$30 Per hour/Per staff
Gilbert - $20/hour
Equipment  Use
$10.00-$50.00 Hour
$10.00-$50.00 Each
$30 
Each
Gilbert - Set up fees - Gilbert - 
$20 for rentals with 50 guests 
and under
$40 for rentals with 51-100 
guests
$60 for rentals with 100+ guests    
Clean up/tear down fees - $40 
for rentals with 50 guests and 
under
$60 for rentals with 51-100 
guests
$80 for rentals with 100+ guests 
Set-up/tear down bundle $50 for 
rentals with 50 guests and under
$80 for rentals with 51-100 
guests
$130 for rentals with 100+ guests 
Tempe - setup is done by 
permitee
Climbing Wall:
AJ, Gilbert are both on Auto belay.
Belay Certification - Resident
$5.00-$10.00 
$10.00 Class
Belay Certification - Non-Resident
$6.00-$12.00 
$10.00 Class
Rental per hour-Resident
$86.00-$100.00 
$95.00 Hour
Freestone - $125-$250/hour
Rental per hour-Non-Resident
$104.00-$120.00 
$114.00 Hour
Freestone - $156.25-
$312.50/hour
Rental per hour - Commercial
$120.00-$160.00 
$136.00 Hour
Enhanced Fitness Services:
$35.00-$200.00
$45-$63
Wellness Seminars:
$5.00-$50.00
$10 AND UP
Special Interest Classes/Workshops:
Residents
$4.00-$200.00
$14.00
25% / 75% split
$4 - $300
$15,602 
Tempe - D&D $60,  Climbing 
Classes $20, Ballrroom Dance - 
$78. Lego Roboteering - $42, Play-
well tecknologies - $35. DSLR 
Photography $56. STEM Camp 
$168, TinkerversePar 1 - $140. 
Gilbert - D&D $50, Babysitting 
and child safety - $65, Music 
Stars $65, Hot Potato Fall Break 
Camp $198, Lights Caera Action 
$112
Replaces fees that were directly 
paid to instructor on first day of 
class. COM now collects all fees 
upfront and then pays instructor 
after out of those fees. 
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FY26/27)
Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
Non-Resident
$5.00-$240.00
$16.00
25% / 75% split
$4 - $300
Tempe - D&D $60,  Climbing 
Classes $20, Ballrroom Dance - 
$78. Lego Roboteering - $42, Play-
well tecknologies - $35. DSLR 
Photography $56. STEM Camp 
$168, TinkerversePar 1 - $140. 
Gilbert - D&D $50, Babysitting 
and child safety - $65, Music 
Stars $65, Hot Potato Fall Break 
Camp $198, Lights Caera Action 
$112
MESA TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CENTER
(TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CENTER, 
KLEINMAN SPORT COURTS, SAND 
VOLLEYBALL COURTS)
Court Rental 
$3.00-$30.00 
Tennis Day $9; Tennis Night $13; Pickleball Day $7; 
Pickleball night $9; Sand Volleyball Day $8,  Sand 
Volleyball Night $13
Per Hour/ Per Court
PICKLEBALL DAY $9, 
PICKLEBALL NIGHT $13, SAND 
VOLLEYBALL DAY $9
$1,000.00 
Chandler: tennis courts - $3pp / 
$4 for night. Scottsdale: tennis 
courts - $3pp / $5 for night. 
Glendale: tennis courts $5pp day 
& night plus a $6 lighting fee for 2 
hours. 
Ball Machine Rental (Includes Court)
$12.00-$20.00 
$18 
Per Hour/Each Per Court
Youth Lessons (Group)*
$10.00-$20.00 
$12.00 
Per Hour/ Per Lesson
Adult Lessons (Group)
$10-$25 
$14 Tennis  / $15 Pickleball 
Per Participant/Hour
$15 FOR TENNIS 
$1,000.00 
Chandler: $9.50 / Scottsdale: $16 
/ Glendale: $25
Adult Tournament  
$16.00-$50.00 per 
participants
$28 
Each Participant
$30 
$1,500.00 
Chandler, Scottsdale & Glendale 
do not run any in-house 
tournaments. Only comparable 
are private companies who's 
prices vary for almost everything 
they do.
Junior/Youth Tournament
$15.00-$50.00 per 
participant
$26 
Each Participant
$28 
Outside Organization League Rental 
$20.00-$60.00 each 
court 
$22 - two hour match / $26 - 2.5 hour match / $28 -
evening league 2 hours
Each Participant
$24, $28, $30
Adult Leagues
$30.00-$300.00 
$80 - Singles / $60 - doubles
Each Participant/ Per 
Team
Drop-in Play
$2.00-$60.00 
$4 - one visit (2 hours) / $30 - ten visits / $55 - 
twenty visits 
Per Visit /Per Package
$5 FOR ONE VISIT / $35 FOR 
10 VISITS / $60 FOR 20 VISITS
$8,500.00 
Chandler: N/A / Scottsdale: $4 / 
Glendale: $5 / Pickleball 
Kingdom: $10
Adult Organized Doubles Play
$5.00-$30.00 
$5 Per Visit
Adult Tournament
$16.00-$50.00
$24 - Resident / $29 non-resident Each
Junior/Youth Tournament
$15.00-$50.00 
$24 - Resident / $29 non-resident Each
Outside Organization Tournament 
Rental
$5.00-$50.00 
$5.00-$26.00 
Each Court/HR
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Notes/Justification
$400.00-$1,000.00
N/A - not currently using, but may in the future  Whole Facility/5 HRs
Outside Organization League Rental
$20.00-$60.00 
$20 - $26  - depends on length of matches Each Court
Commercial Court Rental
$20.00-$60.00 
N/A - not currently using, but may in the future Each Court
Groups, Parties, and Events
$150.00 - $300.00 
$150.00-$300.00 
Hour
SPORTS COMPLEX FIELD USE
Field use - Baseball Complex-Day 
RENTAL use
$30.00-$36.00 
$32 
Hour
$36 
Updating name and fee
Field use - Baseball Complex-Night  
RENTAL use
$45.00-$50.00 
$48 
Hour
$52 
$50.00 - $60.00
Updating name and fee
MULTI - USE Field use - Softball or 
Soccer Complex-dDay RENTAL use
$15.00-$18.00 
$16 
Hour
$18 
Updating name and fee
 MULTI - USE Field use - Softball or 
Soccer Complex-nNight RENTAL use
$27.00-$33.00 
$29 
Hour
$32 
Updating name and fee
PARK FIELD DAY RENTAL
HOUR
$14.00 
$10.00 - $30.00
$2,026.00 
APPROXIMATLEY 20% DISCOUNT 
FROM SPORTS COMPLEX FEES, 
non locked, non staffed 
PARK FIELD NIGHT RENTAL
HOUR
$16.00 
$20.00 - $50.00
$11,144.00 
APPROXIMATLEY 20% DISCOUNT 
FROM SPORTS COMPLEX FEES, 
non locked, non staffed 
Sports Complex & Court Prep
$55.00-$100.00 
$80 
Per field
Chandler: $40 for residents / $54 
for nonresidents / $60 for 
commercial groups / $60 for 
residents after hours / $81 for 
noresidents after hours / $90 for 
commercial groups after hours. 
Custom Sports Complex & Court Prep
$55.00-$500.00
$100 
Per field
Athletics Facility Supervision
$17.00-$32.00 
$30.00 
Staff/Hour
$30 - Non-holiday, $45 - 
Holiday
$20-$70
Glendale: $25 for residents  / $34 
for nonresidents / $38 for 
commercial groups - Chandler: 
$15 for residents / $21 for 
nonresidents / $23 for 
commercial groups - Scottsdale: 
not advertising a site supervisor 
cost on their website
Adding Holiday pay rate
Security Deposit
$150.00-$500.00
$150.00
Duplicate
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Notes/Justification
SPORTS COMPLEXES DEPOSITS Field 
Deposit
$150.00-$180.00
$150.00
Per field/per date
$300 PER COMPLEX 
$150-$1000
$17,250.00 
Chandler: $500 due 72 hours 
after permit is approved / 
Gilbert: $300 deposit plus $50 
application fee / Glendale: 
tournament cost are due up front 
in full - long term reservations 
require 50% of total bill up front / 
Scottsdale: 25% for tournaments -
entire balance for non 
tournaments is due two weeks 
after permit is approved 
League/Tournament Fees
$120.00-$500.00 
varies by sport
Game
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 
Kickball - $285.00, Softball - $625.00, Volleyball - 
$345.00, Recess for Adults- One Player $55.00 , 
Two Player  $110.00  
Per Registrant
Add - PICKLEBALL - $35, SELF 
OFFICIATED VOLLEYBALL - 
$185
$1,992.00 
Benchmark and include private - 
$45 for AZ sports leagues, UTR 
sports $29-$52, 
Accomodating new interests 
and demands of the community. 
Removing list of sports offered 
in name
Used softballs
$1.00-$3.00 
$3.00 
Ball
Used softballs
$10.00-$13.00 
$12.00 
Dozen
Softball Umpire Uniform
$10.00-$45.00
$40.00 
Each
no longer an option
Softball Program Shirt
$10.00-$30.00
$25.00 
Each
Adult Sports League 
Cancellation/Change Fee After Deadline
100% of Fee
Adult Sports Tournaments - CITY 
SPONSORED
$50.00-$750.00
$225/per team 
PER TEAM
SOFTBALL - $250/PER TEAM, 
VOLLEYBALL - $125/PER 
TEAM
$2,640.00 
Gilbert - $225 softball
Update name and sports offered
Youth Sports Leagues, Camps and Clinics 
(may include, but not limited to kickball, 
soccer, baseball, flag football, 
basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, etc.)
Removing list of sports offered 
in name
Resident*
$5.00-$200.00
Jr Suns YBB - $90 per player / NFL Flag - $90 per 
player / Volleyball - $90 per player  / Playball - $80 
per person / Clinics - $75 per person / Olympic 
Camp - $110 per person per week
Non-Resident
$6.00-$220.00
YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS IN CITY 
SPONSORED LEAGUES
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RESIDENT 
PER TEAM / REGISTRANT 
$450.00 - $650.00
$450.00 - 
$650.00
$4,500.00 
Mesa Youth Sports - $760 per 
team; NYS* - Not offer;  Arizona 
Athletics Youth Sports* - Not 
offer;                                       i9 
Sports* - $1,250 per team               
Note * - These are private 
organizations that are playing 
within the City of Mesa city 
limits. Town of Queen Creek  
does not permit outside teams.     
NEW FEE
Affiliate youth groups
AFFILIATE YOUTH GROUP BASEBALL DAY 
RENTAL
HOUR
$25.00 
$20.00-$50.00
$14,000 
Chandler: No hourly field fee, but 
lights usage is charged at 50% of 
allocated amount during primary 
season and 100% all other times.  
Site Supervisor fee assesed at 
$25.00 hour / Cactus Yards - 
$21.00 per hour / Tempe - 
Weekday $10 per hour, weekend 
$20 per hour
30% discount from standard 
rate at a complex.  
AFFILIATE YOUTH GROUP BASEBALL 
NIGHT RENTAL
HOUR
$36.00 
$30.00-$60.00
$19,000 
Chandler: No hourly field fee, but 
lights usage is charged at 50% of 
allocated amount during primary 
season and 100% all other times.  
Site Supervisor fee assesed at 
$25.00 hour / Cactus Yards - 
$50.00 per hour / Tempe - 
Weekday peak $30 per hour, 
weekend $35 per hour
30% discount from standard 
rate at a complex.  
AFFILIATE YOUTH GROUP MULTI - USE 
Field DAY RENTAL Use and Lights - 
Before 5pm
$10.00-$30.00 
$10.00 
Hour 
$13 
30% discount from standard rate 
at a complex.  
AFFILIATE YOUTH GROUP MULTI - USE 
Field NIGHT RENTAL Use and Lights - 
After 5pm
$16.00-$30.00
$16.00 
Hour
$20 
30% discount from standard rate 
at a complex.  
Concession Stand Rental
$10.00-$100.00
Month
$100 
Storage Fee
$20.00-$100.00 
$75 for rentals 
Per Month/Per Facility
$20 PER MONTH FOR MTPC / 
SPORTS COMPLEX STORAGE 
WILL REMAIN AT $75 PER 
MONTH 
$720 
Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale do 
not have fees for this. 
Schedule Change Fee
$25.00 
$25 for rentals
Per Change
$15 FOR ADDING ON A FEE 
AT THE MTPC
$15-$50
$975 
Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale do 
not have fees for this. 
RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Teen Leadership Program - Resident
$21.00-$130.00 
$32.00 Program
Teen Leadership Program - Non-
Resident
$23.00-$143.00 
$38.00
Program
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Description of Service
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES 
TO THIS COLUMN          
Current Fee Range per Unit
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES TO THIS COLUMN            
Current Fee Actual
DO NOT MAKE CHANGES TO 
THIS COLUMN            
Unit
Proposed New Fee
Proposed Fee 
Range
Total Fiscal Impact (Separate 
Amount for FY25/26 and 
FY26/27)
Rate Comparison to Other Cities
Notes/Justification
Partial day programs/per session/per 
person-Resident*
$10.00-$150.00
$47 Week  (18 Programming 
Hours)
Tempe-  $300 for 6 weeks 
8:15am-2:30pm, AJ- $50 per 
week 8am-12:30 or 12:30- 5pm, 
Partial day programs/per session/per 
person-Non- Resident*
$12.00-$180.00
$56 Week
Full day programs/per week/per person-
Resident*
$21.00-$160.00
$142 
Week
Tempe-$140 per week 7am -5:30, 
Gilbert- $175 per week , MPS 
Explorer $240 week Mon-Fri 6am-
6pm
Full day programs/per week/per person-
Non-Resident*
$25.00-$190.00
$170 
Week
Specialty Camps/Programs/Events
$1.00-$200.00 
Low stakes camping - $40.00 per tent, Archery - 
$80.00 per session, HYPE Program leadership 
academy $50 per session, HYPE community leaders 
$ 38 per session 
Program/Event
Tempe sport camp 140 a week 
HYPE program
Fun and fitness mobile recreation unit
$0.00-$500.00 
$120 per hour - includes 3 staff and craft supplies 
Rental
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Pro Shop Items 
$0.00-$500.00 
Each
Registration/Reservation Cancellation 
Charge
$2.00-$500.00 
$2 SIC, $5 afterschool program, Reservations 100% 
refund 60 days prior, 30-59 days prior is %50 of 
total, 29 days prior is 0% refunded.
Cancellation
Late Pickup Fees
$5.00-$50.00 
$5 every five minutes for afterschool programs Late Pickup
Tempe- $10 
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Connecting People and
Parks: 
THE FRONT DESK’S IMPACT ON SERVICE 
EXCELLENCE
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
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TARRAH DOFELMIER
RECREATION COORDINATOR
#22
SUPER SKILLS:
• PROCESS IMPROVMENT EXPERT
• TEAM LEAD
• ACTIVENET GURU
SUPER SKILLS:
• AQUATICS RENTAL EXPERT
• SPEAKS TWO LANGUAGES
• KEEPS EVERYONE SMILING
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
YONERIS ABREU
RESERVATION AND REGISTRATION 
SUPPORT ASSISTANT
RESERVATION AND REGISTRATION 
SUPPORT ASSISTANT
MARIA GODINEZ
CELENE GALVAN
SUPER SKILLS:
• POLICY AND PROCEDURE EXPERT
• SPEAKS THREE LANGUAGES
• MARKETING WIZ
SUPER SKILLS:
• CUSTOMER SERVICE PRO
• PROBLEM SOLVER
• QUICK THINKING
#23
#25
#21
TEAM
Meet the
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Registrations
 END-TO-END REGISTRATION 
PROCESS
WE VERIFY PARTICIPANT 
ELIGIBILITY AND ENSURE 
ACCURACY
WE COORDINATE WITH 
PROGRAM LEADS FOR CAPACITY 
AND LOGISTICS
 WE PROVIDE INSTANT 
UPDATES & CONFIRMATIONS – 
REAL-TIME ALERTS KEEP 
EVERYONE IN THE LOOP
 WE TRACK ATTENDANCE AND 
PROVIDE REPORTS
Memberships
Customer Service and Tech Support
Core Responsibilities
Reservations
WE RESERVE: 
 PARK RAMADAS AND OPEN 
SPACE PERMITS– HELP CUSTOMER 
TO SECURE THE PERFECT SPOT
 PICKLEBALL COURTS – IT’S 
GAMETIME!
 POOL FACILITIES – WE LOCK IN 
SWIM TIME FOR CLUBS, SCHOOLS, 
AND TEAMS ALONG WITH PRIVATE 
POOL AND FLOW RENTALS 
 WALK UP FIELD RENTALS: OUR 
TEAM BRINGS IT HOME
 APPLICATION ACES
- WE ENSURE EVERY
MEMBERSHIP FORM IS 
WELCOMED AND REVIEWED 
WITH PRECISION
 WE CONDUCT ELIGIBILITY 
CHECKS TO ENSURE ONLY 
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND 
MESA RESIDENTS ARE 
APPROVED
 IMPACT - WE TRACK 
MEMBERSHIP DISOUNTS AND 
DELIVER REPORTS THAT SHINE
 SOFTWARE GURUS – SOLVE 
REGISTRATION PUZZLES 
 ACCOUNT SETUP HEROES – 
BUILD PROFILES, RESET 
PASSWORDS, GET USERS LIVE FAST
 ACTIVITY & FACILITY GUIDES – 
ANSWER WITH EXPERT CLARITY
 WE PROVIDE REAL-TIME HELP 
VIA CHAT, PHONE, OR EMAIL—NO 
ONE LEFT HANGING
 SATISFACTION CHAMPIONS – 
TURN QUESTIONS INTO SMILES 
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Audi ting  for  Quality  and  Accuracy
We verify prices, descriptions, dates, and 
scholarship opportunities to ensure all 
information is accurate and transparent for 
visitors
Communication
Maintaining accurate records is essential for our 
operations. We communicate effectively across all 
departments and ensure customers are receiving 
the most up to date information.
How we prepare for 
a successful 
registration day
Program Support
Our team ensures programs open on time! We 
coordinate with various teams to answer questions 
and ensure a seamless experience for all 
participants and visitors.
Equity and Access
The front desk collaborated with marketing and IT 
to ensure that phone, online options, registration 
forms, and promotional materials are available in 
both English and Spanish.
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Empleos
Descuento 
MRS 
Losresidentes de 
Mesa pueden ahorrar 
hasta un 50% con la 
Beca de Mesa para 
actividades 
recreativas. 
Deportes 
Actividades 
Aficiones
Jóvenes 
Adolescent
es Adultos
SESIONES DE JUEGO LIBRE
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Registrate Ahora
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@mesaparksandrec 
@MesaThingsToDo
Ofertas laborales 
activas: 
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PICKLEBALL- CENTRORECREATIVO WEBSTER MARTES: 
6 A 8:30 PM
BALONCESTO, PICKLEBALL, VOLEIBOL - 
CENTRO COMUNITARIO EAGLES MARTES: 6 A 
8:30 PM VIERNES: 5:30 A 8:30 PM
TENIS - CENTRO DE TENIS Y PICKLEBALL DE MESA (MTPC). 
VIERNES: 6 PM
PICKLEBALL EN EL MTPC LUNES: 
7:30 PM MIÉRCOLES: 8 AM 
VIERNES: 7:30 PM SÁBADOS & 
DOMINGOS: 8 AM 
Reser
Centro de Convenciones de Mesa The 
Neon Garden y The Post Centros de 
recreación Ramadas
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13,172
38,771
6,990
24,840
5:01
851
AVERAGE  AGENT CALL TIME
# OF REGISTRATIONS 
# OF RESERVATIONS 
# OF PHONE CALLS 
2025 REVIEW 
THE NUMBERS BEHIND 
THE SMILES
# OF EMAILS 
# OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
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PARK AMBASSADORS: THE EVERYDAY HEROES IN THE PARK
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A Successful Event: 
Booking
THE FRONT DESK RECEIVES 
RESERVATION REQUESTS 
THROUGH VARIOUS CHANNELS 
AND CONFIRMS AVAILABILITY 
AND FEES. WE EVALUATE 
PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS 
FOR EACH EVENT TO ENSURE 
THERE ARE NO SURPRISES.
Preparation
AMBASSADORS CHECK ON 
PERMITS AND TEAM UP WITH 
RANGERS AND PARK 
MAINTENANCE TO MAKE SURE 
EVERYTHING IS READY AND SAFE. 
THEY WORK TOGETHER TO 
CREATE A WARM AND 
WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR 
ALL OUR VISITORS!
Check in
PARK GUESTS ARE WELCOMED 
BY THE PARK AMBASSADORS. 
PARK RULES AND PERMITS ARE 
VERIFIED TO ENSURE A SMOOTH 
EVENT.  PARK AND RESTROOM 
SPACES ARE MONITORED AND 
CLEANED AS NEEDED. 
Wrap up
AMBASSADORS INSPECT AND 
CLEAN THE SITE AT THE END OF 
EACH RENTAL AND FILLS OUT A 
REPORT.
THE FRONT DESK COLLECTS 
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK. 
THROUGH ONLINE SURVEYS
Every great park day begins here
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RED MOUNTAIN PARK WAS 
BEAUTIFUL AND WE HAD A 
GREAT EXPERIENCE
EVERYTHING WAS JUST AMAZING!
GREAT EXPERIENCE!
THANK YOU FOR 
TAKING OUT THE TRASH!
VERY CLEAN AND EASY!
GREAT LOCATION, 
BEAUTIFUL PARK!
I’D LIKE TO REITERATE HOW 
EXCEPTIONAL THE PHONE REP 
WAS! ALSO KUDOS TO 
WHOMEVER KEEPS THE 
RAMADAS IN TOP SHAPE!
THE PARKS AND RECREATI0N 
EMPLOYEES WERE PRESENT IF 
YOU NEED ANYTHING.  THEY 
CONSTANTLY MADE SURE THE 
TRASH CANS WERE EMPTIED.
What our customers say.......
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARKS AND RECREATION 
ADVISORY BOARD AND LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR YOUR 
TRUST AND SUPPORT IN HELPING US SERVE OUR 
COMMUNITY.
  
WE           OUR PARKS! 
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Parks and Recreation 
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NOVEMBER 2025 DIVISION UPDATES
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Recreation
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Adaptive Update
43 recent “Inclusion” requests managed.
Adaptive programs had almost 700 registrants in 
15 programs in September and October.
The annual Halloween Bash dance welcomed 
over 200 costumed participants.
The “You Look Fabulous” Fashion Show and 
luncheon were successful raising funds for Mesa 
and Chandler programs.
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Aquatics Update
Fitness lap swim welcomed 1,238 
swimmers in Sept and Oct.
Private team rentals had over 53,000 
in attendance during Sept. and Oct.
Support of the MPS and GHS Varsity 
swim programs saw 56,443 visitors.
Pumpkin Splash event saw over 700 
attendees for the annual event.
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Athletics Update
•Courts 15 and 16 were resurfaced at MTPC .
•Field Rentals welcomed 212,871 sports 
visitors during the last 2 months during 
7,152 hours of permitted use.
•Mesa was named an official Major League 
Soccer MLSGo! Partner – youth soccer 
programs will begin in the spring.
•Over 4,000 registered participants took part 
in City Youth, Adult and Racquet programs 
during the last 2 months.
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Recreation Centers Update
Red Mountain Center 
welcomed 32,961 visitors in 
Sept. and Oct.
Staff participated in Care 
and Shelter training to 
support Emergency 
operations citywide
Webster Fall Carnival 
welcomed 100’s of visitors 
from the community.
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Youth Programs Update
400 books were distributed to the City’s
little libraries in parks recently.
Mobile recreation units welcomed 
3,684 participants in the last 2 months.
They have also helped with Recreation 
events such as the WRC carnival and 
Pumpkin Splash.
Volunteers gave 1,397 hours of service 
this September and October. A value of 
$46,797 staffing dollars saved.
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COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
Mesa Convention Center
The Post
Mesa Amphitheatre
Special Events Office
Mesa Cemetery
Dobson Ranch Golf Course
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Convention Center | Amphitheatre | The Post
The POST
 (Aug-Oct)
Banquets
8
Consumer Shows
2
Meetings
13
Private Parties
7
Weddings
1
Other
3
Total Events
34
CC/AMP REVENUES 
July-Oct
2022
$ 2,888,256
2023
$ 843,458
2024
$ 1,456,534
2025
$ 615,129*
AMPHITHEATRE CONCERTS
October 4
Dwight Yoakam
October 10
The Story So Far
October 11
Turnstile (sold out)
UPCOMING CONCERTS
December 13
Turnpike Troubadours
January 31
INZO
February 14
Levity
*as of 10/15/25
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Convention Center | Amphitheatre | The Post
•
New Amphitheatre concessionaire vendor
•
New concert barricading
•
Aug-Sept – Hosted 40 events and 30,500 
guests
•
Convention Center highlights
• Arizona State Fire School, Scrapbook 
Expo, Crossroads Gun Show, AV Expo, 
Veterinary Continuing Education 
Conference, COM Benefits Fair, ITS 
Conference, NIGP Conference, UwU Con
•
The Post highlights
•
2-4 gatherings each week
•
Visit Mesa, Mesa PD, Mesa Hispanic 
Network, Mesa Chamber, Women 
Leading Mesa, S.T.E.P. Luncheon, MPI 
AZ, and City Council meetings
•
External weddings, banquets, and 
receptions.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Fall Events
•
9/13/25 – El Grito! at Pioneer Park – 3,400 attendees
•
9/27/25 – Mesa Sprint Triathlon at Skyline Aquatic Center 
– 850 participants and spectators
•
9/27/25 – Skate Party at Plaza Park – 451 attendees
•
10/11/25 – Celebrate Mesa - cancelled
•
10/24/25-10/26/25 – Mesa Pow Wow at Riverview Park – 
8,300 attendees
•
10/25/25-10/26/25 – Dia de los Muertos at the MAC – 
25,000 attendees
•
11/7/25-11/8/25 – DMA Downtown Mesa BBQ Classic – 
2,411 attendees
•
11/11/25 – Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Mesa
Upcoming Winter Events

11/13/25: MAC One Street Over Closing Celebration – Reed 
Park

11/13-11/16/25 - La Mesa RV Show at Riverview Park

11/14/25: ASU Moonlight Movie Night (Spirit) – Plaza Park

11/15/25: Eastmark Neighborhood Boutique – Eastmark 
Great Park

11/15/25: Together Pink Network Walk – Riverview Park

11/19/25: United Food Bank Food Distribution – Mesa 
Convention Center

11/21/25: Eastmark Live Jazz Event – Eastmark Great Park

11/22/25: Light the Night – Sloan Park/Riverview Park

11/27/25: Mesa Turkey Trot – Red Mountain Park

11/28/25: Merry Main Street Kick-off – Downtown Mesa

12/6/25 - Gateway Library Opening – Eastmark Great Park

1/19/26 - MLK Day Parade and Festival in Downtown Mesa
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•
Friday, 11/28, 5pm – Merry Main Street Kickoff in Downtown 
Mesa:  Tree Lighting program, Ice Rink opening, Food Truck 
Forest, Visits with Santa, and more!
•
Mesa Temple Lights – Nightly through 12/30
•
Visits with Santa – Fri/Sat/Sun - Santa Paws
•
Breakfast With Santa – 12/13 & 12/20 at The Post
•
Santa Express – 12/12-12/14 at Mesa Dr. Park & Ride
•
Mesa Menorah Lighting – 12/14 at 1 N MacDonald
•
Movie Nights each Saturday at the Ice Rink
•
Food Trucks at Pioneer Park Fri/Sat/Weds
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Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Community Engagement & Outreach
•
Adaptive program is back and well attended
•
Successful overseeding - trouble areas re-sodded
•
Clubhouse renovation completed with new flooring, bar top, 
furniture/seating and paint
•
40 trees ordered and are scheduled to be planted, adding 
character to the course, providing protection from errant shots
•
City of Mesa Employee Program - 101 have signed up for benefits, 
over 60 uses during the month of August
•
Hosted several weekly high school golf matches along with a 
tournament where 12 local schools participated
•
Donated various prizes for City of Mesa supported initiatives 
including Celebrate Mesa, City of Mesa Community Spirit, Arizona 
Parks and Recreation Fellowship, and the Mesa City Sports Hall of 
Fame
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Mesa Cemetery
•
Main
•
Aug-Sept 2025
•
Revenue: $381,284 (13% decrease from Aug-Sept 2024)
•
Graves sold: 60 (27% decrease from Aug-Sept 2024)
•
Raised and leveled 15 markers due to 9/19 rainstorm flooding
•
Historical Walking Tour, 10/25 - 175 attendees
•
Royal Air Force Memorial was hosted 11/9 - Staff prepared grounds 
by scalping, overseeding and planting flowers - 200 attendees
•
Continuing discussions to develop north expansion
•
Barragan Property – Removal of two dead trees
•
Recent new hires – 2 x Cemetery Worker and Customer Service 
Specialist
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Park Planning & Operations
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Reed Park 
Playground 
Renovation
Project Components
•
ADA upgrades
•
Play equipment areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12
•
Exercise equipment for ages 14 and up
•
Shade structures
•
Safety surfacing
Construction Costs
•
CDBG Award $1,317,806
•
Operations Funding $182,149
•
Total $1,499,955
Construction Schedule
•
Start: April 2025
•
Completion: November 2025
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The Courts at 
Eastmark
Project Components
• 4 Basketball Courts
• 2 Tennis and 8 Pickleball Courts
• 2 Sand and 2 Concrete Volleyball Courts
• Play equipment areas for ages 2-5 & 5-12
• Ninja Warrior Course
• Exercise Equipment
• Restrooms
• Ramadas
• RC Course or Exercise Track
Estimated Construction Costs
• $10.75 M
Construction Schedule
• Start – October 2025
• Completion – Summer 2026
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Signal Butte Park 
Phase II
Project Components
• Parking lot
• Restrooms
• Ramadas
• Trail system
• BMX bike trails
• Pedestrian bridge over wash to connect Phase I
Construction Costs
• $7,500,000
Estimated Construction Schedule
• Tentative Start: Winter 2025
• Tentative Completion: Summer 2026
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Mesa High 
Aquatic 
Complex
Project Components
• Replaster Main Pool & Lazy River
• Replace Outdoor Shower Assemblies
• Minor Cool Deck Repairs
Construction Costs
• $1,064,226
Estimated Construction Schedule
• Start: November 2025
• Completion: April 2026
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Park Renovations 
– Bond 2024
Park Renovations - 60% Design Documents
o Augusta Ranch Playground Renovation
Public Meeting: October 23, 2025 @ Skyline Aquatic 
Center
o Carriage Lane Playground Renovation
Public Meeting: November 20, 2025, 6:00p @ Dobson 
Ranch Library
o Heritage Playground Renovation
Public Meeting: TBD
o Meadowgreen Playground Renovation
Public Meeting: TBD
o Sheepherders Playground Renovation & Pickleball Court 
Installation
Public Meeting: November 6, 2025 @ Hermosa Vista 
Elementary School
o Woodglen Playground Renovation
Public Meeting: November 20, 2025, 6:00p @ Dobson 
Ranch Library
o Christopher J. Brady Dog Park Addition
Public Meeting: TBD
Construction: Winter 2026 to Fall 2026
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Projects in Design
• Aripine Park Playground Improvement – 90% Design Documents
o Construction: Winter 2026 to Fall 2026
• Whitman Park Playground Renovation – 90% Design Documents
o Construction: Winter 2026 to Fall 2026
• Countryside Dog Park (Bond 2018) – Design Development
o Construction: TBD
• Fremont Aquatic Complex Demo (Bond 2018) – Design Development
o Tentative Construction: Fall 2026
• Mesa Tennis & Pickleball Center Court Lighting Updates – Design Development
o Construction: Summer 2026
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Projects in Design – 
Cont.
• Northeast Mesa Regional Trails (Bond 2024) – Design Development
o Construction: TBD
• Red Mountain Pool (Bond 2024) – Design Development
o Construction: Fall 2029 to Spring 2031
• Shepherd Aquatic Complex Boiler Install – Design Development
o Construction: Winter 2025 to Spring 2026
• Southeast Aquatic Facility (Bond 2024) – Design Development
o Construction: Fall 2027 to Spring 2029
• Water Conservation @ Los Alamos Park (Bond 2024) – Design 
Development
o Construction: Fall 2026 to Summer 2027
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