Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting - November 5, 2026

The City of Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met on November 5, 2026. The committee unanimously approved the proposed 2027 Parks and Recreation fee schedule for referral to the City Council for review and approval; the schedule covers facilities and services such as gyms, athletic fields, golf, and ice arenas, with many fees unchanged and proposed increases described as nominal. No individual fee amounts were stated. Staff also outlined 2027 park improvements funded through the 2023 parks referendum, including playgrounds, courts, trail and accessibility work, a fishing-pier access improvement, and a ball-field backstop replacement at parks across the city. These were project updates rather than contract awards or bid approvals.

Staff reported that Valleywood Golf Course had a strong season and described a plan to reinvest approximately $50,000 annually over the next few years in drainage and cart-path improvements; drainage work was completed this year, while a cart-path vendor issue delayed planned work. The committee also received an update on a stormwater-treatment basin and educational signs at Pinnock Park. No specific procurement action, contract number, or vendor selection was approved. The committee unanimously approved its 2027 meeting schedule and discussed future park planning, including a comprehensive park-plan update and potential grant applications for Alameda Park improvements.