Summary
After six years of free field rentals post-COVID, outside leagues and events will now pay $150 per field per day — still cheaper than neighboring counties. Fees come with liability insurance and non-refundable deposits to stop groups from booking and bailing.
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Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
New revenue stream for parks maintenance; fees were $100 pre-COVID and are $150 now, still below neighboring counties.
The parks department gains revenue for field upkeep; local leagues still get below-market rates.
Outside tournament organizers now pay fees and non-refundable deposits they previously avoided.
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