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Dec 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission discussed the Coastal Management Assistance Grant for the Rocky River Park Master Plan, ultimately agreeing to provide letters of support. Several fee increases were approved, including adjustments for fitness classes, youth hockey for the 26/27 season, and credit card usage at the Recreation Department. The Civic Center report provided updates on demolition and construction progress, community program participation, and upcoming registration schedules for aquatics and sports. The Director's Report covered the status of Council legislation, the success of membership week, ongoing RFPs for a playground and the Recreation Master Plan, and the Holiday Walk event. Additionally, the Commission reviewed a new MOU with the Rocky River City Schools regarding facility use and addressed concerns regarding the pickleball program.
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The meeting included the approval of fee adjustments for Aquatics classes (CPR, Lifeguarding, etc.) due to increased American Red Cross costs, introducing a 10% increase. New fee structures were approved for an Adult Pickleball Open Play program, replacing open gym time with supervised 6-week sessions. An agreement was reached with Cleveland Fencing Academy for weekly fencing classes, where Rocky River Recreation receives 25% of registration fees for residents. Key discussions from the Civic Center report involved cancelling open pickleball due to behavioral issues, providing updates on a successful annual membership drive, and confirmation that the City Council approved the new Pool HVAC system and the Fitness Floor Expansion project, anticipated for completion in March 2026. The Director reported on the necessity of cancelling open gym pickleball and preparing for a budget meeting where $350,000 has been cut for 2026, prompting consideration of having customers pay credit card fees. Old business involved confirming that tree issues at Linden and Martin Parks were addressed with new plantings scheduled for spring, and addressing ongoing issues with vehicles driving on a walking path at Linden Park.
Oct 14, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
The meeting addressed several topics, including approving increased bus fees for the Ski Club and discussing ordinance fees, such as Civic Center memberships, outdoor pool fees, Ice Arena memberships and rentals, Elmwood Cabin fees, and Gazebo and Pavilion rates. The Civic Center Report highlighted wrapping up fall sports, upcoming registrations for basketball and lacrosse, and various community programs. Updates were provided on the Fitness Center expansion, the new Indoor Pool HVAC, and renovations in the Cleveland Clinic Children's area. The Director's Report mentioned increased pool usage, a Tri City COG meeting discussing resurfacing tennis and basketball courts, HVAC project planning, and strategic planning efforts. Old business included pickleball sound curtains and park maintenance. New business addressed sidewalk issues during soccer games and the acceptance of silver sneakers and Renew Active for seniors' memberships.
Oct 8, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Tri-City Park Council Of Government Meeting Minutes
The meeting focused on various park improvement projects, including the completion of restroom upgrades, installation of sound curtains on pickleball courts, and the evaluation of new shade structures and water fountain additions. Future projects discussed included landscaping around restrooms and the potential resurfacing of tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. The financial report detailed the 2025 budget and proposed a reduction in municipal contributions for the 2026 budget to focus on operating costs. Additionally, the committee received status updates on the construction progress of the Gemini Center facility and discussed potential inter-community programming collaborations and park behavioral policies.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
