1 CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. _____
AMENDING MASTER FEE RESOLUTION NO. 12191 TO ADD AND
REVISE RECREATION AND PARK FEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2026
WHEREAS, the Alameda Municipal Code and the California Government Code provide that the City Council shall set fees reasonable to recover the cost of providing various services by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, at the August 27, 1991, Special City Council meeting directed City staff to amend the Alameda Municipal Code to reflect that City fees shall be set by City Council Resolution; and
WHEREAS, State law authorizes local governments to charge fees for services based on the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to increase fees annually by the consumer and/or construction price indices; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda Recreation and Park Department strives to offer high quality recreation programming and facilities while also creating more effective cost recovery that provides balanced community benefit; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Park Commission reviewed the 2026 Recreation and Park Department User Fee Schedule on November 13, 2025 and recommends its adoption; and
WHEREAS, the 202 6 Recreation and Park Department User Fee Schedule is shown on Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alameda that Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 as to fees for services provided by the City’s Recreation and Park Department are adjusted as set forth in Exhibit A and are to be reflected in the Master Fee Schedule.
2 Exhibit A
RECREATION AND PARK DEPARTMENT
2026 User Fee Schedule
2026 Fees
ATHLETIC FIELDS
Youth Organization (75% Resident) $11 / hour
Youth Organization (less than 75% Resident) $35 / hour Private Resident $45 / hour
Private Non-Resident $68 / hour
Synthetic Turf Field - Youth Organization (75% Resident) $42 / hour Synthetic Turf Field - Youth Organization (less than 75% Resident) $64 / hour Synthetic Turf Field - Residents $72 / hour
Synthetic Turf Field - Non-Residents $88 / hour
Field Light Use $40 / hour + hourly fee
Camp/Tournament - Alameda Non-Profit $32 / hour
Camp/Tournament - Non-Alameda Non-Profit $42 / hour
Camp/Tournament Synthetic Turf Field - Alameda Non-Profit $53 / hour Camp/Tournament Synthetic Turf Field - Non-Alameda Non-Profit $69 / hour Field Prep - Lining for Non-Profits $130 / game
Field Prep - Lining for Private $195 / game Field Clean-Up & Lock Up Fee (Goals & Gates)
$75 per incident + hourly
fee
Field Prep (performed by contractor) based on actual cost
ALAMEDA POINT GYM
Gym Tournament Security Deposit - Refundable
$500 - $1,000 (depends
on use)
Special Event Fee $250 + hourly fee
Overtime Charge $250 / hour
Government Use $25 / hour
Youth Organization (75% Resident) / Alameda Schools
Practice $39 / hour / court
League Games $47 / hour / court
Tournaments $74 / hour / court
3 Resident $63 / hour / court
Non-Resident Non-Profits $63 / hour / court
Non-Resident $74 / hour / court
Gym Rooms A and B (500 square feet) $35 / hour
Gym Room C (700 square feet) $50 / hour
Gym Clean-Up Fee
$75 per incident +
hourly fee
BOCCE BALL COURTS (3-Hour Minimum) - except weekdays
Resident $15 / hour
Non-Resident $18 / hour
Bocce Ball Party (ages 16 +) $35 / hour
COURT FACILITIES - Tennis, Pickleball, Outdoor Basketball Per Court Rental
Resident $13 / hour
Non-Resident $18 / hour
Youth Organization (75% Resident) / Alameda Schools / Mastick $10 / hour Camp / Private Instruction $25 / hour
Tournament Fee $200 / day + hourly fee
City-Coordinated Tournaments
fee determined based on
recovering costs
POOL RENTAL (3-Hour Minimum)
Government Use
$26 / hour+ lifeguard
cost
Resident
$79 / hour + lifeguard
cost
Non-Resident
$110 / hour+ lifeguard
cost
Non-Alameda Non-Profit
$20 / hour + lifeguard
cost
Resident Youth Teams (75% Alameda Participants) Emma Hood $16 / hour + lifeguard
cost
Resident Adult Teams (75% Alameda Participants) Emma Hood $17 / hour + lifeguard
cost
Resident Youth Teams (75% Alameda Participants) Encinal $7.50 / hour / lane +
lifeguard cost
Resident Adult Teams (75% Alameda Participants) Encinal $11.33 / hour / lane +
lifeguard cost
4 Non-Resident Youth Teams
$20 / hour / lane +
lifeguard cost
Non-Resident Adult Teams
$25 / hour / lane +
lifeguard cost
Lifeguard Fee - Resident
$25 / hour / per
lifeguard
Lifeguard Fee - Non-Resident
$30 / hour / per
lifeguard
City Swim Championships
fee determined based on
recovering costs + admin
costs
PARK & PICNIC RENTAL
Still Photography Photo Shoot
$300 / day + hourly
facility rental
Live Film Shoot (In Addition to Other Use Fees) - Educational $260 / day + hourly
facility rental
Live Film Shoot (In Addition to Other Use Fees) - Commercial $1,000 half day / $1,500
full day + rental
Outside Vendors (ex: inflatable jumpers, Legos, games) $30 per day / vendor Park Open Space Use Fee $43 / hour
Park Outdoor Stage/Gazebo $35 / hour
Outside Contractor Park Use (range varies due to frequency) $250 - $400 yearly +
liability insurance
Electricity Use, Inflatables, etc $25 / day
End of School Year Picnic Rental / Alameda Schools Only $30 / day / classroom Large Group (100+) Event Cleaning Fee $55 R / $75 NR / hour Special Event Open Space Usage Fee
$300 / hour (additional
charges may apply)
Picnic Areas Resident & Alameda Non-Profit (3-Hour Minimum) Small Area (1 - 2 tables) $37 / hour
Medium Area (3 - 4 tables) $58 / hour
Large Area (5+ tables) $89 / hour
Picnic Areas Non-Resident & Non-Alameda Non-Profit (3-Hour Minimum)
Small Area (1 - 2 tables) $61 / hour
Medium Area (3 - 4 tables) $94 / hour
Large Area (5+ tables) $149 / hour
FACILITY RENTAL - (3-Hour Minimum)
5 Non-Active Military Personnel Discount - Resident 10% discount Active Military Personnel Discount - Resident 10% discount Public Boat Launch Facility Event Permit
Non-Profit Organizations $200 / day
Additional Fees for Recreation Centers and Veteran's Building Refundable Cleaning and Security Deposit $300 / permit
Refundable Cleaning and Security Deposit with Alcohol / Outside Vendors / Commercial $500 / permit
Alcohol Permit
at cost per outside
insurance provider
Commercial Fundraising $130 / hour
Alameda Business / HOA Meeting Rate $50 / hour
Non-Alameda Business / HOA Meeting Rate $65 / hour
Veteran's Building
Resident - Room 390 $75 / hour
Resident - Main Room $95 / hour
Resident - Room 120 $95 / hour
Non-Resident - Room 390 $100 / hour
Non-Resident - Main Room $120 / hour
Non-Resident - Room 120 $120 / hour
Bayport, Leydecker, Krusi and Washington Park Centers
Alameda Non-Profit $75 / hour
Resident $100 / hour
Non Resident $132 / hour
Lincoln Park (Harrison) Recreation Center
Alameda Non-Profit $99 / hour
Resident $132 / hour
Non-Resident $182 / hour
Concession Stand Use
Non-Profit $15 / hour
Resident $20 / hour
Non-Resident $30 / hour
O'CLUB RENTAL (4-Hour Minimum)
Actual costs that exceed security deposit will be charged directly Actual cost Security Deposit - Refundable - without Alcohol Permit
$750 without alcohol
permit
6 Security Deposit - Refundable - with Alcohol Permit
$1,500 with alcohol
permit
Event Security Staff
at cost per outside
provider
O'Club Cancellation Fee $100 per rental
Alcohol Permit
at cost per outside
insurance provider
Government Use $25 / hour
Kitchen Use Fee
included in fee for event
set up/cleaning
Crab Feed Additional Cleaning Fee $275 / event
Holiday Event Rental regular rate + 15%
Saturday Event Rental regular rate + 15%
Garden Set Up
$150 / event + actual
cost for chair rental
Kitchen Use, Event Set Up & Clean Up including Table/Chair Rental $425 / event
Alameda Non-Profit Organizations and Schools
Main Room $155 / hour
Trident Room $135 / hour
Terrace Room $110 / hour
Squadron Room $75 / hour
Alameda Resident
Main Room $195 / hour
Trident Room $165 / hour
Terrace Room $135 / hour
Squadron Room $85 / hour
Non-Resident and Non-Alameda Non-Profits
Main Room $264 / hour
Trident Room $225 / hour
Terrace Room $188 / hour
Squadron Room $115 / hour
AQUATICS
Group Swim Lessons, all ages, 30 minutes
Resident $13 / lesson
Non-Resident $15 / lesson
Semi-Private Swim Lessons, ages 3-15, 30 minutes
Resident $32 / lesson
7 Non-Resident $39 / lesson
Private Swim Lessons, ages 3-15, 30 minutes
Resident
$45 / lesson * approved
midyear budget
Non-Resident
$50 / lesson * approved
midyear budget
Public Swim/Lap Swim/Water Walking
Youth Resident $3 / visit
Youth Non-Resident $4 / visit
Adult Resident (ages 18 - 49) $5 / visit
Adult Non-Resident (ages 18- 49) $6 / visit
Senior (50+) Resident $3 / visit
Senior (50+) Non-Resident $4 / visit
Aqua Fitness Classes
Resident $6 / visit
Non-Resident $7 / visit
Senior( 50+) Resident $5 / visit
Senior (50+) Non-Resident $6 / visit
Swim Pass 10% discount
Youth Specialty Aquatic Classes / Camp
based on instructor
and/or contract fee
Youth Specialty Aquatic Classes / Camp Materials
based on actual cost of
materials
YOUTH SPORTS
Sports Leagues, Camps, and Special Programs
based on instructor
and/or contract fees
ADULT SPORTS
Leagues with 1 Official
Resident Team $78 / game
Non-Resident Team $90 / game
Leagues with 2 Officials
Resident Team $88 / game
Non-Resident Team $100 / game
Adult Sports Tournaments actual costs + 20%
Leagues with 3 Officials
Resident Team $98 / game
8 Non-Resident Team $111 / game
Adult Sports Tournaments actual costs + 20%
Open Gym
Resident $10 / session
Gym Pass Discount 10% off
TENNIS LESSONS
Group Lessons
Resident $25 / lesson / hour
Non-Resident $30 / lesson / hour
Private Lessons
Resident $53 / lesson / hour
Non-Resident $64 / lesson / hour
Semi-Private Lessons (2 people)
Resident $68 / lesson / hour
Non-Resident $78 / lesson / hour
CLASSES
Adult and Youth Classes and Camps
25%-40% of total
instructor fee
Administrative Fee - Mastick Senior Center
$3 or 3% whichever is
greater
Administrative Fee 3%-5% of class cost
Materials Fee based on actual cost
MASTICK SENIOR CENTER
Actual costs that exceed security deposit will be charged directly Actual cost Bingo Program
Bingo Game Prices $0.25 - $8
Snack Bar $1 - $10
Classes
Drop-In Classes
fee determined based on
recovering costs
Term Classes
25% of total instructor
fee
Facility Rental - Social Hall (4-Hour Minimum)
Resident $180 / hour
Non-Resident $205 / hour
9 Non-Profit $105 / hour
Vertical Screen $45 / event
Large TV Use $50 / event
Commercial Kitchen Use - Resident $75 / hour
Commercial Kitchen Use - Non-Resident $100 / hour
Security Deposit (refundable) $500
Facility Rental - Classroom (2-Hour Minimum)
Alameda Non-Profit Organization $60 / hour
Non-Alameda Non-Profit Organization $70 / hour
Resident - Room A $75 / hour
Resident - Dining Room 1 $95 / hour
Resident - Dining Room 2 $95 / hour
Resident - Room D $95 / hour
Non-Resident - Room A $90 / hour
Non-Resident - Dining Room 1 $114 / hour
Non-Resident - Dining Room 2 $114 / hour
Non-Resident - Room D $114 / hour
Security Deposit (Refundable) Room A, D, Dining Room 1 or 2 $250 Custodial Fees
$25 / event or $50 /
event over 200 guests
Additional Fees
Vendor Table Rental - Non-Profit varies by item
Vendor Table Rental - Private varies by item
Thrift Shop varies by item
Travel Program varies by trip
Special Events
fee determined based on
recovering costs
Art Program Sales 15% of fee
Fundraiser Sales varies by item
Computer Lab Printing $.15 - $.85 / page
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Tiny Tots*
Program Fees (School Year & Summer)
$9.50 / hour R, $11 hour
NR
TK Fee for Non-School Day Camp
$7.13 / hour R, $8.40 /
hour NR
10 Wee Play
$6 / day or $60 Drop-In
Card for 12 visits
RAP - Recreation Afterschool Program*
$5.41 / hour R, $6.49 /
hour NR
Additional Day $25 / day
Early Dismissal $27 - $182
WOW - World of Wonder Summer Camp
5 Days $294 R / $353 NR
4 Days $235 R / $267 NR
WOW Extended Care
$85 - $192 R / $115 -
$234 NR
Day Camp
Hidden Cove - Per Week $258 R / $309 NR
Hidden Cove - 4 Day Week $206 R / $251 NR
Trails End & Trailblazers - Per Week $350 R / $422 NR
Teen/Tween Adventure Camp
Resident $273 - $459 / week
Non-Resident $329 - $554 / week
Teen Programs
Club Underground Transportation $2 / youth / one-way trip Operation Green Sweep $50 / session
Leader in Training (half day)
$30 / week R, $40 /
week NR
Leader In Training (full day)
$60 / week R, $70 /
week NR
Alameda Youth Committee
$50 / year R, $60 / year
NR
Additional Programs/Fees
Per Hour Charge for Other Youth Programs $5.95 R / $6.92 NR Non-Refundable RAP and Tiny Tot Registration Deposit $50 Non-School Extended Care
$20 / day R, $30 / day
NR
Split Payment Fee $30 per transaction
Field Trips & Program Activities based on activity costs Special Events: Parties, Movies, Theme Days , etc. based on activity costs Santa's Visit - Virtual and In-Person $30 - $50 / visit Breakfast with Santa
Resident $35 adult / $15 child
Non-Resident $40 adult / $20 child
11 Late Pick-Up Charges
$1 / minute for all youth
classes per child
Transportation
$10 - $30 based on
location/stops
Program Transportation Fee
fee determined based on
cost from vendor
Scholarships (Non-Contract Programs)
fees reduced by 25% -
75% based on need
Program Marketing Discounts
Early Bird 10% off of activity cost
Bring a Friend
$15 - $25 voucher
issued, based on total
fee
School-year programs are marked with an asterisk (*) and take effect at the start of the new school year in August
ADMINISTRATION FEES
City-Approved Holiday and Associated Weekend Rental Fee regular rate + 15% Supply Fees based on supply costs
Receipt Printing $5 each
Late/Transfer/Cancellation Fee
$20 + all non-refundable
costs
Admin Fee for Revising Facility Permits $25
Portable Toilet Fee
at cost from vendor +
admin fee
Storage Units in Parks (must be tied to an allocation)
Knack Box $50 / year
Shed $100 / year
20 ft Shipping Container $150 / year
Community Events
Booth Fee
$50 for non-profit / $200
for profit
Food Booth/Truck Fee $350
Event Admission $5 - $35 per person
Equipment Rental actual cost
Actual costs that exceed security deposit will be charged directly Actual cost Lost or Damaged Material at Department Cost, Department to Pick Up, No Delivery Included actual cost + hourly rate Battery Rental $250 / event (City-
issued permit required)
12 Wheelchair Lift $1,000 / event (City-
issued permit required)
Security Deposit for Equipment (refundable) $500
R = Alameda Resident
NR = Non-Alameda Resident
Changes are in bold.
13 * * * * * * *
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on 2nd day of December 2025 by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this 3rd day of December 2025.
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
City of Alameda
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Yibin Shen, City Attorney
City of Alameda