ITEM 5.1, 2026 Park Shelter Rental Rates, Oct-25 Item 5.1
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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation Director and Connie Schwecke,
Recreation Supervisor
DATE: October 15, 2025
RE: Proposed 2026 Park Shelter Rental Rates
Background Information
Park Shelter Rental Rates 2026
With the addition of Carrick’s Landing shelter this is an opportune time to review current
rates and reservable park shelters. Currently all park shelters in Neighborhood parks are
first come first serve. The following shelters are reservable on RecDesk at the listed rate
plus tax. Parks and Recreation charge a lesser rate for residents and a higher rate for
non-residents. These fees and shelters for rent will be listed on the City of Otsego’s fee
schedule and go into effect January 1st, 2026.
Park: Rate: Capacity:
Prairie Park Shelter (Current) Resident- $20 per 2 hour +
Tax,
Non-Resident- $40 per 2
hour +Tax
(2-hour time block required)
40 occupants
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Norin Landing Shelter
(Current)
Resident- $20 per 2 hour +
Tax
Non-Resident- $40 per 2
hour + Tax
(2-hour time block required)
25 occupants
Carrick’s Landing Shelter
*(Proposed)*
Resident- $20 per 2 hour +
Tax
Non-Resident- $40 per 2
hour + Tax
(2-hour time block required)
25 occupants
The proposed rate and time blocks would align with current practice and be
implemented for the new Carrick’s Landing shelter, making the new shelter available for
graduation parties, weddings, anniversary parties, etc.
Requested Commission Action
Staff requests the Parks and Recreation Commission review the proposed 2026 Park
Shelter rental rates and bring any feedback or suggestions.
Possible recommendation:
• To recommend the City Council adopt the 2026 Park Shelter rental rates as
presented.
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