Each year the City reviews and updates the miscellaneous fees and charges book. The Parks Department’s review this year included the addition of Pioneer Hall and the Community Center as potentially rentable assets for the next fiscal year.
The Parks Commission will be discussing fees for Pioneer Hall and the Community Center and listening to feedback at their Study Session on August 6, 2025. The following are the hourly rate options under consideration:
Cost comparisons for average rental times:
Staff have proposed two (2) discount rates for recurring users of these two facilities. The rates are based on the rentals being booked and paid for concurrently. The proposal is a 35% reduction (first hour) for six (6) to 11 rentals and a 50% reduction (first hour) for 12 or more rentals. To get the reduced rate, all reservation dates must be booked at the same time, and the total fee must be paid at the time of booking. The reduced rate will only apply to weekdays, not on holidays or weekends.
Fees for rental, services and programs assist in reducing general fund support. The 2025-2027 Biennium Budget has been adopted with identified amounts of fees being generated. The utilization rate and fees charged impact the amount of fee revenue generated.
Here is how you can engage with the Parks Commission to give your input on the proposed fees:
- Public Input will be taken at the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission meeting in person on August 6 and/or August 13, 2025, at 6 p.m., Council Chambers located at 1175 East Main St in Ashland.
- Written comments can be submitted to the Parks Commission via email by visiting ashlandoregon.gov/ParksCommission. The deadline is 10 a.m. on August 13, 2025.
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