LEISURE SERVICES
The mission of the Department of Leisure Services is to enhance the quality of life of Oakwood residents by offering a variety of activities that encourage overall wellness, cultural enrichment, and fellowship with neighbors. Its purpose also includes building upon the city’s natural beauty through the improvement, care, and maintenance of parks, public gardens, boulevards, and rights-of-way.
The department is managed by Carol Collins, who supervises a full-time staff of six and provides oversight to dozens of program leaders, volunteers, and seasonal and part-time employees.
When the Department of Leisure Services was created in 1987, its goal was to make each recreation program as self-sustaining as possible. What are the primary program areas for which fees are received?
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Membership | 73,591 | 126,149 | 166,192 | 194,647 | 201,722 |
| OCC/Health Center Membership Dues |
35,273 | 52,158 | 50,181 | 57,465 | 59,830 |
| Hollinger Tennis Center Membership |
26,825 | 25,529 | 25,402 | 22,412 | 21,285 |
| Sports Activities Fees | 11,871 | 28,212 | 41,690 | 41,870 | 38,312 |
| Pool Concessions | 13,961 | 17,644 | 18,148 | 19,812 | 20,826 |
| Dance Classes and Lessons | 14,743 | 42,899 | 29,360 | 33,404 | 24,604 |
| Old River Rentals | 29,600 | 29,680 | 28,960 | 29,440 | 30,660 |
| Smith Gardens | 20,925 | 28,637 | 27,750 | 29,360 | 34,379 |
| Exercise, Fitness Programs | 15,763 | 39,488 | 40,762 | 40,699 | 50,154 |
| Swim Lessons, Pool Passes | 2,675 | 25,778 | 32,475 | 36,789 | 35,536 |
| Other Misc. Programs | 103,181 | 52,586 | 78,615 | 80,034 | 56,175 |
| TOTAL | $348,408 | $468,760 | $539,535 | $585,932 | $573,483 |
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To what extent does the General Fund subsidize Leisure Services Programs and how often do we raise our user fees?
The amount of Oakwood tax dollars used in 2024 to help pay for Leisure Services programs was about $512,200. We evaluate our fees annually and typically raise them every two or three years.
