Parks and Rec Board Meeting 4/1/26

The City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Board held a meeting on April 1, 2026, focusing on updates and discussions related to park facilities, upcoming events, and fee structures. Key procurement-related topics included the installation of new shade structures at the dog park and the upcoming construction of a large pavilion at the rodeo grounds, with phase one expected to complete by mid-June. The board reviewed a comprehensive fee study covering program memberships, facility rentals, and equipment fees, benchmarking against similar cities. They discussed rental fees for various facilities including the rodeo grounds, sports fields, and aquatic centers, as well as revenue sources and scholarship programs for youth memberships. The board also considered potential new revenue opportunities such as RV camping at the rodeo grounds, with stipulations to be developed. The fee study recommendations will be finalized in the summer and presented to the city council for approval, with new fees anticipated to take effect in 2027. The meeting concluded with a motion to approve future meeting dates and times, which passed unanimously.