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11.27.23 PRAB PacketAGENDA All agenda times are approximate I.APPROVAL OF AGENDA (2 minutes) II.FUTURE BOARD ITEMS AND TOURS (2 minutes) III.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (15-30 minutes) A.This portion of the meeting is for members of the public to communicate ideas or concerns to the Board regarding parks and recreation issues for which a public hearing is not scheduled later in the meeting (this includes consent agenda). The public is encouraged to comment on the need for parks and recreation programs and facilities as they perceive them. All speakers are limited to three minutes. Depending on the nature of your matter, you may or may not receive a response from the Board after you deliver your comments. The Board is always listening to and appreciative of community feedback. IV.CONSENT AGENDA (5 minutes) A.Approval of Minutes from October 23, 2023 B.Parks and Recreation Planning, Design and Construction Updates C.Parks and Recreation Operations Updates V.ACTION ITEMS A.Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Fee Schedule (30 min) B.Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Tanoa Inc, covering a full-service restaurant at Flatirons Gold Course (15 min) VI.MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION/INFORMATION A.Facility Evaluation: Updated Annual Process (15 min) VII.MATTERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT A.Court System Plan: Process and Community Engagement Findings (20 min) VIII.MATTERS FROM THE BOARD A.PRAB Recruitment: Prospective Board Member Application Questions (15 min) B.Future meetings coordination and planning (15 min) C.PRAB Matters (Verbal) (5 min) IX.NEXT BOARD MEETING: A.To be determined. December 2023 X.ADJOURN Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Hybrid Meeting 6:00 p.m., November 27, 2023 Boulder Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Members 2023 Andrew Bernstein Charles Brock Elliott Hood Anna Segur Anita Speirs Jason Unger Sarah van der Star Mission Statement BPRD will promote the health and well- being of the entire Boulder community by collaboratively providing high-quality parks, facilities and programs. Vision Statement We envision a community where every member’s health and well- being is founded on unparalleled parks, facilities and programs. Goals of the Master Plan 1.Community Health and Wellness 2.Taking Care of What We Have 3.Financial Sustainability 4.Building Community 5.Youth Engagement 6.Organizational Readiness 1 NOVEMBER 27 DECEMBER ___ JANUARY 22 FEBRUARY 26 Hybrid for members & staff. Public Comment remains Virtual. Hybrid for members & staff. Public Comment remains Virtual. Hybrid for members & staff. Public Comment remains Virtual. Hybrid for members & staff. Public Comment remains Virtual. Regular Mtg (c) •Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) 10th Anniversary Story Map •Chautauqua Land Survey •Coot Lake Foot Bridge Replacement •2024 Budget Reminder •Harbeck House Entry Drive and Blinds Regular Mtg (a) •Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Fee Schedule (30 min) •Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Tanoa Inc, covering a full-service restaurant at Flatirons Gold Course (15 min) Regular Mtg (d/i) •Facility Evaluation: Updated Annual Process (15 min) •Marketing Plan Overview •BPR 2024 Action Plan Regular Mtg (md) •Court System Plan: Process and Community Engagement Findings (20 min) •ANS Update •PLAY Boulder Foundation (10 min) •Court System Plan: Planning Analysis (20 min) •Pleasantview: Community engagement findings and recommended design concept and TDM options Regular Mtg (mb) •PRAB Recruitment •Upcoming Meeting Poll Results •Final approval of PRAB Handbook •PRAB input for Council Retreat (TBD) •Alternative May meeting date Other Mtgs or Topics •Nov. 9: Review of B&C findings (cc) •Dec Joint Study Session with Landmarks Board for Civic Area Historic District •Dec 7: Flatirons Lease Agreement (cc) •Dec 18: B&C Recruitment Begins for 6 weeks •Jan 29: B&C application deadline TBD – PRAB Study Session •BPR Equity Work •Water Safety Access •PRAB Handbook deep dive (1)PRABs role and authority (2)PRAB process •Feb 12-Feb 23: B&C applicant interviews Dept Events & Items of Interest Nov 4: Temple of Tranquility closing ceremony Nov 10: COB Veterans Day Closure Dec 22: COB ½ Day Christmas Eve closure Dec 25: COB Christmas Day closure Jan 1: COB New Year’s Day closure Jan 15: COB Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closure Feb 19: COB President’s Day closure 2 Nov 23: COB Thanksgiving Day Closure Nov 23: All centers closed Nov 24: EBCC open 8am-4pm NBRC open 8am-9pm SBRC open 8am-2pm Dec 29: COB ½ Day New Year’s Eve Jan 29: Board Recruitment Closes AGENDA SETTING The PRAB Chair, PRAB Vice Chair and BPR staff set the agenda for the next month on Thursday directly following the regular PRAB meeting. PRAB members can submit agenda requests to the Chair and Vice Chair by Wednesday following the PRAB regular meeting for consideration. If time-sensitive matters arise, PRAB Chair and Vice Chair may amend the agenda as needed. LEGEND Action Item (a): A public hearing item to be voted on by the Board (public comment period provided). Procedural Item: (p): An item requiring procedural attention. Consent Item (c): An item provided in written form for consent, not discussion by the Board; any consent item may be called up by any Board member for discussion following the consent agenda. Discussion/Information Item(d/i): An item likely to be a future action item (or council item) and/or that benefits from an in-depth discussion. Matters from the Department (md): Items that will be reviewed and discussed during the meeting but not requiring as much in-depth analysis. Matters from the Board (mb): Items initiated by the Board that will be reviewed and discussed during the meeting but not requiring as much in-depth analysis. City Council Item (cc) Other Boards and Commissions (obc) Community Engagement and/or Events (e) Holiday/Closure (h/c) Italics indicate a tentative date or plan. 3 TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Alison Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation Bryan Beary, Senior Manager, Community Building and Partnerships Mark Davison, Senior Manager, Planning Regina Elsner, Senior Manager, Natural Resources Jackson Hite, Senior Manager, Business Services Megann Lohman, Senior Manager, Recreation Stephanie Munro, Senior Manager, Regional Facilities Scott Schuttenberg, Deputy Director Dennis Warrington, Senior Manager, Urban Parks SUBJECT: Consent Agenda DATE: November 27, 2023 A.Approval of Minutes October 23, 2023 4 CITY OF BOULDER BOULDER, COLORADO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES To listen to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings in their entirety, please go to the following link: www.boulderparks-rec.org Name of Board/Commission: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Date of Meeting: October 23, 2023 Contact Information Preparing Summary: Rosa Kougl; 303-413-7223 Board Members Present: Charles (Chuck) Brock, Elliott Hood, Jason Unger, Sunny van der Star, Anita Speirs Board Members Absent: Andrew (Bernie) Bernstein, Anna Segur Staff Present: Ali Rhodes, Rosa Kougl, Scott Schuttenberg, Jackson Hite, Stacie Hoffmann, Stephanie Munro, Dennis Warrington Guests Present: N/A Type of Meeting: Regular Agenda Item 1: Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. A quorum was present for the conduct of business. Motion to approve agenda. First motion by Hood, second by Unger. The motion passed 5-0. Agenda Item 2: Future Board Items: Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed upcoming agenda items and events. No PRAB follow up questions or comments. Agenda Item 3: Public participation: •Mark Eller shared concerns on recreational use at the Boulder Reservoir •Heather Novickis shared concerns on lack of sufficient swimming pools in Boulder to support the youth and adult recreational and competitive swimming community in Boulder. Requests a reexamination of the study to convert Scott Carpenter into a year-round facility. •Callie Marks shared experiences on the importance of swimming in her life and the lack of pool space in Boulder. •Tristan Maiorino shared concern on the closure of the community pools in Boulder and its direct impact on them as a teen Boulder resident. •Susan Adams shared views on the new fee proposal for reservoir rental and reservoir hours. •Darren De Reuck shared concern on the current lack of sufficient swimming pools in Boulder to support the adult recreational and competitive swimming community in Boulder. •Larry McKeogh shared the value of the Boulder Aquatic Masters and the Boulder Community Rowers and shared concerns that Parks & Rec does not have the bandwidth or budget to support community recreation. 5 Agenda Item 4: Consent Agenda A.Approval of Minutes from September 25, 2023, Business Meeting Motion to approve the minutes from the August 28, 2023, Regular PRAB meeting. First motion by Unger, second by Hood. The motion passed 5-0. B, C, D. Updates from the Director, Project Updates, Operations & Development •No PRAB follow up questions or comments. Agenda Item 5: Items for Action •None Agenda Item 6: Matters for Discussion A.Fee Schedule Hite and Hoffmann presented this item. PRAB had the following questions/comments: •Request that language “and that have been prioritized by the community” be modified to more clearly convey the intent of the phrase. •Questions about the reason for on-season and off-season rates at the Golf Course. •Questions about effectiveness of sustainability discounts (for carpooling) for the reservoir? Interest in evaluating city efforts to reduce carbon emissions through operations. B.Flatirons Golf Course Food and Beverage Lease and Agreement Munro presented this item. PRAB had the following questions/comments: •Share how the team explored the partner’s ability to operate this important community facility. •Were there lessons learned from the experience at the reservoir that helped inform this contract and partnership? •Does the contract address the risks of alcohol licensure? Agenda Item 7: Matters from the Department C.2023 Budget Review & 2024 Budget update Hite and Hoffmann presented this item. PRAB had the following questions/comments: •What budget requests from Parks and Recreation were not approved? Regarding personnel, Parks & Rec requested 14 full-time equivalent positions, and received six. What were the eight that did not get funded by the city? And what is missing? D.Snow Removal Update 6 Warrington presented this item. PRAB had the following questions/comments: •Are the numbers presented for parkland or citywide snow control? •Are any areas prioritized? Or are all routes and paths treated the same? Agenda Item 8: Matters from the Board Members a. PRAB Study Session Planning PRAB had the following questions or comment: •van der Star and Unger will manage the coordination of the agenda. •Agenda items would include: a.Programs addressing access. b. Sharing information and strategy for next steps, as well as a long-term vision, for how BPR can meet the needs of every child in the community for swim lessons c.A deep dive into BPR equity and access programs: What the programs are, how they're structured. d. Review of PRAB Handbook procedures, board governance, and expectations. b. Future Meetings Coordination and Planning PRAB had the following questions or comment: •PRAB Secretary to send out poll for December meeting dates and PRAB Study Session dates. c.PRAB Handbook input to clarify council communications PRAB had the following questions or comment: •Clerical changes received and motion to approve the handbook with an amendment that PRAB can add commentary when appropriate to City Council. First motion by Brock, second by van der Star. The motion passed 5-0. Agenda Item 9: Next Board Meeting Next Board meeting: Study Session, Monday, November 27, 2023, Hybrid Agenda Item 10: Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Approved by: Attested: ___________________ _____________________ Chuck Brock Rosa Kougl 7 Board Member BPR Staff Date: ______________ Date: _________________ 8 B. Parks and Recreation Planning, Design and Construction Update •The following information is intended to provide the PRAB with relevant updates on specific projects as they reach major milestones. This section is not all inclusive of all current projects and only illustrates major project updates. For a complete list of all current projects and details, please visit www.BoulderParkNews.org. Overview of Project Status •Staff or contractors continue to work on the following projects and will update the PRAB as major milestones are achieved. Project Status Civic Historic District Evaluation Planning Central Park Cultural Landscape Assessment Planning Court System Plan Planning Park on Violet Planning Recreation Centers as a System Planning Civic Area Reimagining Design Crestview Play and Discovery Area Replacement Design North Boulder Park Design Park Signs for Holiday and Washington School Park Design Pleasantview Access Design Flatirons Golf Course Construction Coot Lake Bridge Replacement Construction Boulder Creek Safety Plan Anticipated Start 2024 Boulder Creek Management Plan Anticipated Start 2024 Bouder Junction Pocket Park Anticipated Start 2024 East Boulder Community Park Anticipated Start 2024 Universal Access Plan Anticipated Start 2024 Planning Flatirons Golf Course Facility o The paving and striping of the majority of the parking lot at Flatirons Golf Course has been completed. This marks a significant improvement over the condition of the last few months, where limited parking availability led to reduced tee times. Additionally, the traffic control measures at Arapahoe Avenue have been removed and two-lane traffic on the golf course drive has resumed. Along with the visible progress on site, Parks and Recreation has secured grant monies for some of the improvements that are being implemented at the Flatirons Golf Course: o The Charge Ahead Colorado Program has awarded the project funding of up to $18,000, which allows the project to install three (3) dual-port chargers. 9 o The City of Boulder’s BUSH (Boulder Urban Stream Health) Program seeks to help understand, protect, and enhance Boulder’s urban surface waters. Parks and Recreation has recently been awarded a significant grant of $178,000 from the BUSH program to help offset the costs of installing underground infrastructure for a new cart washing station as part of the current construction project. Staff will finalize the design of the cart wash station and educational panels in 2024, with anticipated construction in 2025. Amending private covenants on Foothills Community Park o On November 2, 2023, City Council unanimously passed a motion authorizing the city manager to execute an Amendment to Protective Covenants of the Sheets Subdivision No. 2, thereby cleaning up the city’s property title to a portion of Foothills Community Park. This action, once recorded, will remove a portion of the park from a set of private covenants that were originally recorded in 1960 for Sheets Subdivision No. 2. Management or use of the city property as a park will not be affected. Coot Lake Foot Bridge Replacement o Due to a longer permitting process Coot Lake’s construction schedule has pushed out to late-November to late December. The construction and website notices have been updated to include bike only access to the south on the Reservoir Trail. Chautauqua Land Survey o The Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA), the non-profit partner which leases and manages a portion of the Chautauqua property from the City of Boulder, is carrying out a land survey in partnership with Parks and Recreation (BPR) and Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) who manage the remaining acreage. The survey will formalize the boundaries that have been in practice for many years and are currently documented on maps of the property. This supports CCA’s upcoming efforts to underground powerlines along their leasehold boundary and clarifies each parties responsibilities. North Boulder Park o Staff is coordinating with the Utilities Department on stormwater management improvements in the park, which will include a new stormwater line under the existing playground. While that coordination is underway, staff is seeking a consultant to lead an integrated and innovative design process to renovate the northern end of one the city’s most beloved neighborhood parks, North Boulder Park. Four consultant team proposals have been selected for interviews on November 17. o Consultants will build on the previous community outreach that was conducted through an on-line survey, two in-person public meetings, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) feedback in late 2022. Community 10 engagement led to the emergence of specific amenities demonstrated in the presentation to PRAB in October 2022 (starting on page 12). o Early phases of the renovation include restroom improvements for year-round accessible services and a new fitness court. On Friday, October 27, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fitness Court. The Fitness Court is located west of the picnic shelter and was created due to demand for adult exercise area located away from the playground area. Boulder Parks and Rec, UCHealth and the National Fitness Campaign collaborated to install the Fitness Court, which provides free access to high quality workouts and is an equitable exercise space. The Fitness Court campaign is aiming to bring free fitness to 1,000 cities by 2024. The free Fitness Court App provides access to online and on demand workouts. o The opening event demonstrated the seven customizable exercises that can be done in as fast as seven minutes or as long as each individual prefers for the a workout. As part of the opening event BPR fitness staff, the BPR mascot and a community member faced off in a fun challenge to go through the exercises, which demonstrated to the gathered crowd each piece of equipment works (pictured below). C.Parks and Recreation Operations Update 2024 Health Equity Fund Awards The department was preliminarily awarded with $151,000 from the City of Boulder’s Health Equity Fund (HEF) for 2024. The HEF provides grant funding to community organizations and 11 agencies promoting health equity for Boulder residents. Funding investments are awarded through an annual competitive process based on alignment with the intent and language of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Product Distribution Tax, a ballot measure which was approved in November 2016. The total amount awarded is the same as 2023 funding: •$91,000 awarded for the Recquity Program – which operates in conjunction with the department financial aid program to provide fully subsidize access to recreation facilities for under-resourced community members; and •$60,000 awarded for the YSI Program– which inspires youth and families from underrepresented communities to make healthy, caring, and responsible choices through recreation, health, and well-being opportunities as well as life skills. Staff will be meeting with fund managers to develop the scopes of work for these awards that directly support and underscore the “entire Boulder community” statement in the department mission as best possible, acknowledging that HEF funding is limited and was unable to support the nearly $500,000 of proposed department programming. Other opportunities will be explored to support these unfunded elements, which include enhancements like staffing bilingual community liaisons at recreation facilities and increased programming for teens. Like department awards, the PLAY Boulder Foundation was also preliminarily awarded $112,000 (same as 2023) from the HEF for the PLAYpass program which removes barriers to fee-based participation in recreation activities (including BPR’s) by awarding non-cash vouchers to participants to be used towards the cost of registration for approved Service Providers’ sports and recreation programs. Halloween Drive-in Movie Initially created to support COVID-safe Halloween activities for the entire community in 2020, BPR hosted a series of sold-out drive-in movies last month, building upon three years of success and popular community demand. The 2023 program was hosted at the Boulder Reservoir and featured two nights of spooky double features. Registrants enjoyed pre-made candy treat bags and watched movies under a full moon as part of two planned movie screenings per day: an early screening at 6:30 p.m. (suggested for families with children ages 12 and under), and a later screening (suggested for adults and children 13+). A community poll hosted via social media with over 1,000 responses selected these films: •Oct. 26 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (6:30 p.m.) and Cruella (9 p.m.) •Oct. 27 – Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (6:30 p.m.) and The Sixth Sense (cancelled) While the showings missed the snow showers of the following weekend, temperatures dipped below the inflatable screen vendor’s operating threshold of 40 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday evening resulting in the cancellation of ‘The Sixth Sense’. Ticketholders were invited to join the showing of Cruella or receive a refund. Those who packed extra blankets and warm drinks (no engine idling permitted) were treated to spooky evenings of outdoor cinema. The PLAY Boulder 12 Foundation provided concessions for sale as well as a custom movie ‘trailer’ highlighting the support provided to the department, which was played along with a BPR staff recruitment video. Photo credit: BPR staff Erin Winters Recreation Center and Pool Updates Recreation Center and Pool services continue to expand and are nearly to the full budgeted service level. Starting the week of Thanksgiving, daytime leisure pool hours will begin Monday through Friday to support the out-of-school crowds beginning at 11 a.m. at the North Boulder Recreation Center (NBRC) and the East Boulder Community Center (EBCC). The last week of November hours will be expanded for leisure swimming at the NBRC, and warm water walking hours will continue at the EBCC. Beginning in December, at least one leisure pool will be open Monday through Friday at rotating locations with both open on weekends. Additionally, lap pools at NBRC and EBCC will be open for all operating hours and the South Boulder Recreation Center pool will continue to open at 11 a.m. Check the weekly online pool schedule for details. 13 Childcare staffing has also begun to stabilize, and childcare is now available at the North Boulder Recreation Center Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hours will continue to expand at the NBRC and to the EBCC as staffing allows. New in 2023, childcare entry is included with any youth pass type. Community members can use a youth punch, youth annual or monthly membership, youth drop-in, or a family pass to access childcare. Access is also included as a benefit of the financial aid membership at no cost. Space is limited based on staffing and is first come, first served with time limits. Check out the website for additional information on childcare. Regular visitors to the NBRC may notice a positive change to the lobby at the facility. The lobby was redesigned during the annual maintenance shutdown to better serve children and families. It now features kid-sized furniture, some play equipment, coloring supplies, and a kid-sized bookcase. It is a great place to hang out and play while the other family members take a swim lesson, play in the gym, or attend a gymnastics class. Dance Programming Staff have worked hard to recruit dance instructors to begin new dance programming for youth and adults in the fall of 2023. The new programming will appear in the winter 2024 recreation guide. Class opportunities for youth will focus on recreational levels of dance and range from Mini-Movers for 3-year-olds to Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Tap for ages up to 15. Recreational adult classes will also be offered, focusing on basics for beginners and lifelong health and wellness for all through the joy of dance. The winter recreation guide, to be published 14 soon, will outline specific offerings which will include Barefoot Flamenco (Flamenco Descalzo), Middle Eastern Dance (Belly Dance), and Beginning Ballet and Tap offerings. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) 10th Anniversary Story Map The fall of 2023 marks 10 years since emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive tree pest, was detected in Boulder by the Forestry team. To mark the anniversary, Boulder Forestry contracted with Davey Resource Group to develop a story map to provide community members and urban forestry colleagues from across the country insight into Boulder’s experience and lessons learned managing EAB. The story map’s pages explore: •The Urban Forest - Highlighting the importance of Boulder’s tree canopy, illustrating the extent of tree canopy and how canopy cover has changed since EAB was detected. •Boulder Forestry - Details Boulder Forestry’s role in managing public trees. •Emerald Ash Borer Basics - Overview of emerald ash borer and the challenges associated with managing this invasive pest. •10 Years of Emerald Ash Borer – Chronicles the management decisions and collaborative efforts that have helped Boulder Forestry to slow ash mortality following EAB detection. •Outcomes of Emerald Ash Borer Invasion - Summarizes lessons learned and observations of EAB in Colorado. •What Comes Next? - How community members can help sustain Boulder’s urban tree canopy by planting and GROWING new trees! Boulder Forestry has a reputation for finding new tree pests, being the first in the western U.S. to detect EAB, as well as the first to discover and help identify thousand cankers disease of walnut, drippy blight of red oak, and Turkish filbert leaf spotting. The lessons learned in Boulder have helped other communities throughout the state, as well as other western states, manage EAB once it was discovered in their town, city, or county. This story map tells Boulder’s history with EAB and consolidates the knowledge and expertise gained over 10 years for the benefit of community members and other communities just beginning to manage EAB. The link to the EAB Story Map will be at: www.EABBoulder.org and live on November 22, 2023. 15 Clockwise photos: an emerald-green EAB adult, EAB D-shaped exit hole, EAB larvae and S-shaped gallery, and a row of large ash trees killed by EAB in south Boulder. 16 C I T Y O F B O U L D E R PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: November 27, 2023 AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Approve the Fee Schedule PRESENTERS: Alison Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Schuttenberg, Deputy Director Jackson Hite, Senior Manager, Business Services Stacie Hoffmann, Senior Budget Analyst Bryan Beary, Senior Manager, Community Building and Partnerships Mark Davison, Senior Manager, Planning Regina Elsner, Senior Manager, Natural Resources Megann Lohman, Senior Manager, Recreation Stephanie Munro, Senior Manager, Regional Facilities Dennis Warrington, Senior Manager, Urban Parks EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This memo requests approval of the revised Fee Schedule, based on the policy direction of the Fee Policy, to provide associated revenues as planned in the adopted 2024 operating budget. The Fee Schedule was introduced as a draft form at the October 23, 2024 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) meeting, integrating priorities identified through the 2022 BPR Plan, the Fee Policy, historical data, costing data, and market research. Following the PRAB approval, BPR will work with the City Manager’s Office to publicly notice the fee updates pursuant to the Boulder Revised Code Section 8-3-8 which calls for a 15-day public notice period before fees can take effect. If approved by both the PRAB and City Manager Rule, new fees would take effect on January 1, 2024. BACKGROUND: Since the start of 2023, the Department has engaged the PRAB on both the proposed 2024 budget and a new Fee Policy. At the July 24, 2023 PRAB meeting, the PRAB accepted the Boulder Parks and Recreation Fee Policy with a commitment from staff to be more explicit about the policy’s intentions to support addressing equity in the community. Following PRAB input at the October 23, 2023, meeting, to fulfill that commitment staff propose the following modifications (marked in red) in Section I, Purpose of the Policy: 17 The Fee Policy should be applied to all programs to promote access for community members who are historically excluded. and that have been prioritized by the community. Available subsidy should be directed based on community input and the 2022 Parks and Recreation Plan which prioritize youth, older adults, people with disabilities, and low- income community members. This will ensure that limited subsidies are focused where they can have the most community benefit, with an understanding that additional support may be provided in alignment with the 2022 Parks and Recreation Plan if additional funding is available. based on additional funding as called for in the 2022 Parks and Recreation Plan. These are the final proposed edits to complete the Fee Policy (Attachment A – Red-Lined Fee Policy), which is designed to meet national standards as established by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA); advance the Responsibly Governed goal of the Sustainability, Equity, and Resilience framework; and contribute to Initiatives 5 and 6 in Goal 2 of the Financial Sustainability theme in the 2022 Parks and Recreation Plan. For any additional context, please see the list below of the earlier engagement steps with the PRAB. Click each link to review the original information packets: x At the March 20, 2023 meeting, staff introduced the 2024 Budget Strategy Roadmap and Fee Policy, including which program types had existing policies versus those that would be addressed through the Fee Policy. x At the April 4, 2023 study session, staff provided background on the Fee Policy and tuned the program types, category benefit levels, and cost recovery targets. x At the April 24, 2023 PRAB meeting, staff continued to refine the structure of the Fee Policy to produce a final list of program types and category benefit levels while further discussing cost recovery targets. x At the May 22, 2023 PRAB meeting, staff provided a brief update on the pending Fee Policy, summarizing feedback from City Council and defining next steps. x On June 9, 2023, staff presented the Fee Policy to the Community Connectors in Residence to gather their feedback on the proposed structure and content. Staff followed up with enhancements to language around equity, sustainable subsidy, and partnerships so that 2022 BPR Plan, input from the PRAB and City Council, and the objectives of the Fee Policy are all aligned. x At the June 26, 2023 PRAB meeting, staff provided an update on the proposed 2024 operating and CIP budgets and presented the draft Fee Policy for final input ahead of adoption at the July 24th, 2023 meeting. x At the October 23, 2023 PRAB meeting, staff provided an updated Recreation Fee Policy and draft 2024 Fee Schedule to seek input. In addition to these two documents, staff shared the market rate comparison and a comparison of current rates to proposed rates. The adopted Fee Policy specifies ten (10) separate categories across programming, facilities, and partnerships based on community benefit and corresponding cost recovery targets. Programs and activities that yield the greatest community benefit are primarily funded through subsidy from the General Fund and grants. Activities that primarily deliver individual benefit are expected to 18 recover a minimum of 100% of their costs through user fees. This structure overlays existing direction that the department offer discounted access based on age and residency status. Finally, while the Fee Policy articulates revenue collection priorities, principles, and cost recovery targets throughout the department, the Fee Schedule proposes increased fees in just two categories for 2024 (Golf and Rentals, see Table 1 – Program Type and Fee Changes below). Program Type Fee Change Golf Course Included in 2024 Fee Schedule Rentals Included in 2024 Fee Schedule Commercial Use Coming in 2024 Special Events Coming in 2024 Facility Entry Alternative Mechanism – updated biannually Recreation Services Alternative Mechanism – Service Delivery Model Contracted Programming Alternative Mechanism – contract negotiations Resale Items Alternative Mechanism – when materials are ordered Open Access No Fee Setting Grants, Philanthropy and Donations No Fee Setting Table 1 – Program Type and Fee Changes ANALYSIS: The PRAB had questions on certain areas within the Draft Fee Schedule at the October 23, 2023 PRAB meeting. Each question has been summarized and answered in detail below: x Flatirons Golf Course: what has been the history of on and off-season fees? What are the impacts of moving to a year-round fee? o Flatirons Golf Course switched to a new point of sale system in 2020. During the 2020 and 2023 Facility Fee adjustments with the PRAB, the fees for Flatirons Golf Course were set at a standard rate for Monday through Thursday, with a different fee for Friday through Sunday and Holidays. These fees applied from May 1 through October 30; with department discretion to reduce fees for promotional pricing. The last time the off-season price was in effect was February of 2021, given the unusually high demand for golf regardless of the weather. o Surrounding public courses are moving to year-round pricing based on the exceptional value throughout the year, the desire to minimize multiple price adjustments throughout the year, and the fact that off season golf has a bigger impact on turf given the freeze and thaw cycles, and drought conditions. o Table 2: 2021 to 2024 Flatirons Golf Course Fee Changes identifies the prices changes from February 2021 to the proposed 2024 rate structure, along with the percentage change and the annualized change. 19 Table 2: 2021 to 2024 Flatirons Golf Course Fee Changes o Table 3: 2023 to 2024 Flatirons Golf Course Fee Changes identifies the price increases from the 2023 season to the proposed 2024 rate structure given the year round fees have been charged for the entirety of 2023. This table therefore reflects the true price comparison that golf patrons will see from the 2023 to 2024 season. As noted, all changes are below 10%, with the majority of 9 hole fees being unchanged. Table 3: 2023 to 2024 Flatirons Golf Course Fee Changes identifies x Boulder Reservoir: what consideration was made for multi-passenger fees and encouraging multi-modal transit? o The Fee Policy did not look at creating discounts. A separate policy that relates to the deposit, collection, administrative fees, and discounting will be brought back in 2024 for PRAB consideration. o Historically all multi-modal and multi-passenger fees have been included in the end of season review, which will also be discussed at the November PRAB meeting. o The proposed Fee Schedule maintains lower fees for carloads during the twilight and flank season hours identified in the Fee Schedule, based on the lower level of services provided during these times. o In 2024, the department will be developing a Reservoir Operations Plan which will include further analysis on incentivizing carpooling and multi-modal transit opportunities. 9- Hole 18- Hole 9- Hole 18- Hole 9- Hole 18- Hole 9- Hole 18- Hole MON-THURS ADULT 24$ 36$ 27$ 43$ 13% 19% 4% 6% FRI-SUN ADULT 26$ 41$ 29$ 48$ 12% 17% 4% 6% MON-THURS SENIOR 20$ 31$ 22$ 37$ 10% 19% 3% 6% FRI-SUN SENIOR 22$ 35$ 25$ 43$ 14% 23% 5% 8% MON-THURS YOUTH 18$ 28$ 19$ 29$ 6% 4% 2% 1% FRI-SUN YOUTH 18$ 28$ 21$ 31$ 17% 11% 6% 4% Days Age 2021 2024 % Change Annualized Chang e 9- Hole 18- Hole 9- Hole 18- Hole 9- Hole 18- Hole MON-THURS ADULT 27$ 40$ 27$ 43$ 0% 8% FRI-SUN ADULT 29$ 45$ 29$ 48$ 0% 7% MON-THURS SENIOR 22$ 35$ 22$ 37$ 0% 6% FRI-SUN SENIOR 25$ 41$ 25$ 43$ 0% 5% MON-THURS JUNIOR 19$ 29$ 19$ 29$ 0% 0% FRI-SUN JUNIOR 19$ 29$ 21$ 31$ 11% 7% Year Round Fees Days Age 2023 2024 % Change 20 x Boulder Reservoir: How are Boulder Reservoir hours of operation determined? o Boulder Reservoir operating hours are not determined by the Fee Schedule, but rather based on resources. BPR looks at the financial and staffing resources, as well as historical visitation and data. General visitation on the edges of current operation hours do not suggest broad demand for more hours. Reservoirs across the Front Range are all funded differently, with many highly subsidized by the state or other agencies. Boulder Reservoir’s primary purpose for the city is drinking water storage, followed by a site for recreational activities. Access to the Boulder Reservoir is identified as an individual benefit level activity, and based on the Fee Policy, recreation activity revenues must meet or exceed 100% full cost recovery. Staff completed a final review of Attachment B – Proposed 2024 Fee Schedule, which identifies red-line changes since the Fee Schedule was introduced last month. Each of the proposed changes that is tracked in red line is further described below based on the order it appears in: x “Overtime/After Hours” changed to “Overtime/Outside of Operating Hours” o This was a terminology change only to note that overtime may exist outside of operating hours, which could be both before or after a facility opens. x Picnic pricing: replaced “5 Star” with “Custom a la carte pricing” o The Boulder Reservoir allows for the option of custom picnic packages based on the rental needs, which may include different sites and amenities provided at the site such as tents, tables, and chairs. Pricing would be based on the price for each item in this case. x Room Rentals at Boulder Reservoir: Updates to Main building dining room and outdoor patio o The main building dining room fees were extracted incorrectly. The price of $100 per hour reflected the rental price for each half of the dining room, so the full dining room should be listed for $200 per hour. The rates were changed from resident and non-resident per hour to a flat hourly rate since the room can be rented by residents, non-residents, individuals, corporations, non-profits, etc. x Large Vehicle fee – buses, vans, etc: notation on when the fee would apply o This is clarified that the fee would only apply during the Flank Season (April 1 to Thursday before Memorial Day and Tuesday after Labor Day to October 31) and from 6:00pm until the facility closes. This is to account for the fact that there are large vehicles who enter during this time, and encourages carpooling. The rate is in line with Union Reservoir rates for large vehicles. 21 x Annual Boat Permit Fees for ANS were removed o BPR will be engaging with the city’s Utility’s department, and an outside consultant to further understand the impacts related to Eurasian Watermilfoil in 2024. It is expected that this will help determine remedies to protect the water quality and associated price. Any fees related to further ANS measures will be brought back to the PRAB after that report is finalized. x Outdoor Court Rentals: o BPR is currently conducting the Court System Plan that will analyze and evaluate the city’s tennis and pickleball courts. All fees will be frozen at current rates, with the intention of revisiting all court fees based on the recommendations from the Court System Plan. x EBCC Kitchen: fee added o East Boulder Community Center (EBCC) has a commercial kitchen attached to the EBCC Ballroom. There would be an added surcharge for use of the kitchen, with the price still being determined. This location was inadvertently missed in the Draft Fee Schedule presented last month. x Gymnastics Birthday Party: removed o This fee is adjusted annually through the Service Delivery Model and advertised in each Recreation Program Guide. Given there is direct programming provided during this event, the Service Delivery Model is a more appropriate tool to update costs, with all costs being publicized in the Recreation Program Guide. x Lane Rental Price reductions: Indoor Lap Lane – 25yd; Outdoor Lap Lane – 25yd; and Scott Carpenter Lap Lane – 50m: o After further market research and costing, it was determined that the prices set in the Draft Fee Schedule were higher than necessary and would have resulted in a significant increase in user groups. The adjusted prices are more in line with the actual costs to provide these services. x Cabana Party: o This fee is adjusted annually through the Service Delivery Model and advertised in each Recreation Program Guide. Given there is direct programming provided during this event, the Service Delivery Model is a more appropriate tool to update costs, with all costs being publicized in the Recreation Program Guide. Finally, while there were no further changes to the Proposed Fees listed below, staff did want to make sure these two sets of fees were highlighted. 22 The Value Plan Cards at Flatirons Golf Course will increase by over 10%. This is based on this product being significantly below market value for other courses and the number of rounds and the pricing for all individual rounds, with value plan card holders receiving a discount based on the rounds that they play. The Value Plan Card provides a break-even of approximately 30 rounds of golf, for those who do not play enough to warrant an annual pass but want a discount for playing more than 30 rounds of golf in a year. Based on the individual benefit nature of this program and market rate comparisons, staff feels these costs are appropriate. In 2023, staff established the pricing for Boulder Reservoir outside of operating hours to be equal to the hourly cost to operate the facility. The hourly cost considered all direct expenses as defined in the Fee Policy and excludes expenses for which there is no benefit to outside rentals such as operating the swim beach or hosting special events. Using the same methodology and 2024’s proposed budget, the cost to operate the Reservoir is $284 per hour. Based on the price sensitivity of existing user groups, th fees for 2024 are proposed to increase by 10% ,which is still below the actual cost to operate the facility. The intention is to continue to increase the fees user groups pay for renting the Reservoir to achieve full cost recovery based on the Fee Policy. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff appreciates the PRAB’s engagement on the 2024 budget, fee policy and fee schedule that began in March 2023. Staff has routinely built upon the previous PRAB guidance and direction to submit a balanced budget, approve a Fee Policy, and now seeks PRAB approval for the Fee Schedule. The 2024 budget was built on the basis that the cost recovery goals established in the Fee Policy would be implemented in the Fee Schedule. Suggested Motion Language: Adopt Attachment B – Proposed Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule for fee setting for 2024. Direct staff to publicly notice the 2024 fee updates pursuant to the Boulder Revised Code Section 8-2-8. NEXT STEPS: Following the PRAB approval, BPR will work with the City Manager’s Office to publicly notice the fee updates pursuant to the Boulder Revised Code Section 8-3-8 which calls for a 15-day public notice period before fees can take effect. If approved by both the PRAB and City Manager Rule, new fees would take effect on January 1, 2024. As part of the 2025 Budget Development, staff will reengage with the PRAB on any revisions to the Fee Policy and necessary updates to the Fee Schedule. ATTACHMENTS: VALUE PLAN CARD 2023 2024 % Change ADULT 599.00$ 699.00$ 17% SENIOR 499.00$ 599.00$ 20% $9/$12 $9/$12 Surcharge per 9/18 23 Attachment A: Red-Lined Boulder Parks and Recreation Fee Policy Attachment B: Proposed Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule 24 Policy Title Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Policy Administrative Policy Number 05-02 Effective Date July 24, 2023 Last Amended N/A Review Cycle Every 2 years Inactive/Repealed N/A Primary Audience BPR Staff and Supervisors with Fee Based programs Policy Sponsor Jackson Hite, Parks and Recreation Sr. Manager – Business Services Director Approval Alison Rhodes, Parks and Recreation Director Related Policies Included Procedures, Workflows, or other materials I.Purpose of Policy: The purpose of the fee policy is to establish clear and consistent guidance for how fees are set and subsidies are awarded. In establishing a fee policy, BPR intends to create a standard approach for all fees collected, develop transparent fee categories and definitions of the types of access or programs which are subject to various fees, and create clear cost recovery targets. The Fee Policy should be applied to all programs to promote access for community members who are historically excluded. Available subsidy should be directed based on community input and the 2022 Parks and Recreation Plan which prioritized youth, older adults, people with disabilities and low-income community members.and that have been prioritized by the community. This will ensure that limited subsidies are focused where they can have the most community benefit, with an understanding that additional support may be provided in alignment with based on additional funding as called for in the 2022 Parks and Recreation Plan if additional funding is available. In determining the subsidy levels, BPR will provide subsidies based on the level of funding available and the level of community benefit each program provides. II. Background: The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department promotes the health and well-being of the entire Boulder community by collaboratively providing high quality parks, facilities and programs. BPR operates from five primary funds. These funds are the Recreational Activity Fund (RAF), .25 Cent Sales Tax Fund (.25ST), General Fund, Permanent Park and Recreation Fund, and Lottery Fund. Recreation Activity Fund: A special revenue/quasi-enterprise fund that is specific to the Parks and Recreation Department. The fund is the primary funding mechanism used to support recreation centers and facilities and subsidize fees for services related to the provision of recreation, reservoir and golf course services/programs that do not cover all their direct costs. This fund is supported through user and participation fees, grants and donations, and an annual subsidy transfer from the General Fund. Attachment A: Red-Lined Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Policy 25 .25 Cent Sales Tax Fund: A special revenue fund that is specific to the Parks and Recreation Department. The fund is primarily supported through a designated sales tax that was approved by voters in 1995. In 2013 voters renewed the sales tax through 2035, with 85% of votes supporting the tax. The fund supports multiple aspects of the department, including operations and maintenance, administrative support services, renovation and refurbishment, and capital improvements. General Fund: The city’s largest fund that serves as the primary funding source for most governmental services. BPR uses its portion for park operations, forestry and department administration. The general fund is mostly supported through a blend of taxes, permits, fees, and intergovernmental transfers. As a result of the fund’s heavy reliance on tax revenue and pressure from other departments, the fund’s revenues, and ability to contribute to the department’s budget can fluctuate, although it has been relatively stable over the years. Permanent Park and Recreation Fund: A fund specific to the Parks and Recreation department, this source of funding is permanent according to the City of Boulder’s charter and is supported through earmarked property taxes, with the Parks and Recreation Department receiving $0.01 for every dollar of property tax collected by Boulder County. These funds are limited to the acquisition or permanent improvement of parkland, renovations, and refurbishment of recreation facilities, and is a source of funds for capital improvements. Lottery Fund: A special revenue fund that accounts for State Conversation Trust proceeds that are distributed to municipalities on a per capita basis. Money from the Lottery Fund must be used only for the acquisition, development, and maintenance of new conservation sites or for capital improvements or maintenance for recreational purposes on any public site. III. Definitions: Residency: Resident: any individual who lives at an address located within the City of Boulder service area. Non-Resident: any individual who lives outside of the City of Boulder. Resident/Worker: individuals who live or work in the City of Boulder are eligible for Resident/Worker rates for facility entry. Resident or non-resident status applies for all other types of programs. Age Based Fee Groupings: Youth: participants between 3 and 18 years old. Adult: participants between 19 and 59 years old. Senior: participants who are over the age of 60. Attachment A: Red-Lined Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Policy 26 Household: any adults, seniors or youth residing at the same address. Proof of address is required and no more than 8 members aged 19 or older. Costing Definitions: Cost Recovery: the collection of revenue to pay for the direct and/or indirect costs of providing a service or program. The level of cost recovery will vary based upon the service, type of program, program category benefit level, targeted skill level, market costs and other factors. Direct Costs: The costs directly related or attributed to providing a specific service. Direct costs include staff time, materials and supplies directly related to providing the service. Indirect Costs: Costs incurred across the department that are not directly attributed to a specific service but benefits the department as a whole. Indirect costs typically include marketing expenses, software, utilities, space allocation, and management staff that support a variety of services or programs. Market Analysis: A point-in-time analysis or survey of prices charged by other agencies, public and private for a similar service. Market Analysis is typically limited to benchmark communities, local private business and non-profit organizations. Subsidy: Funding provided by the city to offset the costs of a service to support a higher level of community benefit. Based upon community input, subsidies are typically awarded to programs that support low-income residents, people with disabilities, older adults and youth. Discounts: Discounts may be provided associated with marketing and/or volume-based discounting to provide benefits to participants who are regularly using a service or program. Attachment A: Red-Lined Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Policy 27 Program Benefit Categories: Community: Services that enhance the health, safety and livability of the community and therefore require minimal obstacles to participation. Recreation: Services that benefit a broad range of users and are targeted to promote physical and mental well-being. Individual: Services targeted to specific individuals or user groups with limited community benefit. IV.Policy: The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Fee Policy represents a standardized approach to program categorization and definitions, while aligning a clear subsidy level based on the level of community benefit provided. Fees are an efficient and equitable way to distribute the costs associated with providing services that exceed the ability of the tax base to support the costs. This comprehensive policy will promote community understanding with clear fee practices and financial sustainability. This Fee Policy was developed through the documentation of previous policy guidance from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, includes guidance received from the 2022 Parks and Recreation Plan, along with significant input from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Community Connectors in Residence and City Council. This Fee Policy identifies and informs the program types and a consistent method to assign services to those types and includes the appropriate benefit level of subsidy and cost recovery target that should be achieved. Tax subsidy provided each year from the General Fund and/or other sources such as .25 Cent Sales Tax Fund should be allocated in a way that supports the cost recovery targets based on available funding, which then directs the corresponding pricing strategy each year. Attachment A: Red-Lined Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Policy 28 The concept of cost recovery involves setting fees based on the total cost of providing the service and factors in the program category benefit level so that the total funding received (Taxes and User Fees) equals the total cost of providing a particular service. This is critical to the financial sustainability of public parks and recreation. V.Procedure: The department will review fees and charges for all programs and services along with cost recovery performance at least every two years as part of the annual citywide budget development process. Once the cost to provide services is analyzed, each service area will review cost recovery performance compared to stated goals within the Fee Policy. Total cost of service as well as the department’s Service Delivery Model, market analysis, and feedback from staff and participants, will inform any recommendations to the Department Director to update fees. The Department’s pricing strategy is based on several considerations: •Level of Community Benefit •Supply and Demand •Market Comparisons •Residency/Non-residency priority •Age-based prioritization with an emphasis on youth and seniors •Accessibility and health promotion •Value of Program (availability of alternative providers, quality of program) •Cost recovery philosophy •Availability of subsidy to support age-based discount, community benefit recreation and financial aid. Each activity will be sorted into a program type. Each program type will have a minimum cost recovery rate and a target cost recovery rate. Programs that are being introduced will likely be at the minimum cost recovery rate; over the lifecycle of the program, the goal will be to achieve the target cost recovery rate. While setting rates, staff must evaluate market rates and demand for the activity to determine price sensitivity for any proposed price adjustments. If the price is too high and/or there is little demand for the program, staff must consider the feasibility of reducing costs, reducing fees or propose the elimination of the program. To minimize impacts to participants, fee increases may be limited to 10% in a year for any community or recreation level programs. Fee increases may be phased in over a 2-to-3-year period to minimize impacts to participants. When establishing fees, BPR will support fees that the market will bear, even if this exceeds the cost recovery targets. Additionally, BPR will not undercut the market as it is not a good use of subsidy and jeopardizes the overall health of the market. Programs with high demand should also evaluate fee increases to improve cost recovery. Both tactics will allow the department to reinvest in other program areas with lower cost-recovery goals, in turn allowing the department to reduce the reliance on tax subsidy and reinvest in priority programs. During future updates to the Fee Policy, BPR will adjust the cost recovery targets accordingly based on actual performance. Attachment A: Red-Lined Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Policy 29 To ensure there is equitable access for populations the community has prioritized, the department will continue to subsidize access for low-income individuals, people with disabilities, youth and seniors. The department is committed to maintaining financial aid programs to qualifying Boulder residents, providing subsidized access to facilities and programs, as funding allows. All fee updates will be reviewed annually by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and for consideration by City Council with the adoption of the operating budget each year. The City Manager shall give notice regarding changes in fees by filing a schedule of fees with the City Clerk and displaying the changed fees on the City’s website. Increases shall not take effect until at least two weeks have passed since notice was given. Fees shall be in effect as of the effective date specified in the schedule. Fees may be temporarily discounted or reduced through special promotional pricing as warranted. The City Manager may reduce fees from time to time as market conditions warrant, and may also raise them again, so long as the fee never exceeds that specified in the fee schedule. Below are the program types with associated category benefit level and cost recovery target goals, definitions and examples of activities. These are examples of various types: they are not all-inclusive lists and program offerings change over time. Program Type Program Category Benefit Level Cost Recovery Program Definition Examples of Services Included Open Access Community 0% Access to parks, park amenities, pathways and natural areas. Open access allows for self- directed activity and does not include supervision or oversight by staff. Pocket, neighborhood, and community parks, skateparks, playgrounds, multi- use paths, non- reserved outdoor courts, dog-parks Grants, Philanthropy & Donations Community Grants, philanthropy and donations which further the mission of the department by providing outside funding for a specific focus which increases access and/or removes barriers to participation Health Equity Funds, Grants, Memorial Benches, Tree Donations, Project Specific Donations Special Events Community 10%+ Large-scale events that appeal to a broad portion of the community. Snow Much Fun, Holiday Lights Attachment A: Red-Lined Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Policy 30 Recreation 70%+ Large-scale events produced by the department and/or city intended for a specific demographic within the community. Drive-in movies, Sweetheart Dances, Halloween Carnival Individual 100%+ Large-scale events with pre-registration required for a niche market or specific interest. Typically provided by non-department organization Organized races Recreation Services Community 50%+ Foundational classes, leagues and workshops which include instruction and the primary goal of introducing participants to basic skills at a “learn to” level; programs which facilitate access to other program types Facility childcare, beginner level sports, fitness orientations, EXPAND programs, Youth Services Initiative (YSI), aquatics clinics Recreation 70%+ Classes, leagues, clinics and workshops with instruction provided at an intermediate level Intermediate level sports, enrichment classes, youth sport leagues, camps Individual 100%+ Classes, leagues, clinics and workshops with instruction provided at an advanced level of training and development; private or semi-private setting to meet unique needs of an individual or small group Advanced level sports, specialty fitness, adult sports leagues, competitive team events, boating Facility Entry Recreation 90%+ Access to recreation centers, indoor & outdoor pools, outdoor swim beaches and passive recreation at Boulder Reservoir where monitored access is provided for self-directed activity with general supervision and oversight provided by department staff Facility admission, drop-in classes, swim beach, passive recreation at Boulder Reservoir Attachment A: Red-Lined Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Policy 31 Resale Items Individual 100%+ Consumable and non- consumable goods available for purchase Swim diapers, locks, food or concessions, clothing, pro-shop items Contracted Programming Individual 100%+ Registered programs offered by a non- city/department agency that operate under a revenue share/profit split Specialty summer camps, Tennis lessons Golf Course Individual 100%+ Utilization of golf course and related amenities Driving range, rounds of golf, cart rentals, tournaments Rentals Individual 100%+ Space, facility, equipment, park and shelter reservations for a use by an individual, group or organization. Field rentals, court rentals, facility rentals, shelter rentals, lane rentals, private access rentals Commercial Use Individual 100%+ Fee based instruction, education, care or supervision on park land provided by an individual, group or organization. Yoga in a park, summer camps or nature programs held exclusively at a park. Attachments: •Attachment A – Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule Attachment A: Red-Lined Boulder Parks & Recreation Fee Policy 32 This fee schedule provides detail in support of the BPR Fee Policy for the department’s facilities and operations. The Definitions found in the Fee Policy apply throughout this document and are incorporated by reference. Subsidy Levels To advance equity by lowering barriers and supporting access based on the priorities identified in the 2022 BPR Plan, subsidy is provided to programs that support low-income residents, people with disabilities, older adults and youth. Other Facility Use and Services Any other Boulder Parks and Recreation facility or service not listed specifically in this fee schedule or elsewhere shall be available at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Department Director. The Director or their designee will determine the applicable fees and necessary requirements. Staffing Additional fees may be charged for events, rentals, and reservations that require staff above and beyond those that are regularly scheduled to work. An additional premium applies for staffing that must take place outside of regular operational hours, recognizing it requires a shift in regular scheduling and management support to administer. Specific fees are based on the approximate cost of staff as follows: Staff Category Hourly Rate Per Employee Seasonal & Temporary (Non-Standard) Staff $22.50 Standard Operations Staff $38.00 Standard Management Staff $59.00 Overtime/After Outside of Operating Hours 2x multiplier Fees by Program Type I.Open Access Access to parks, park amenities, pathways and natural areas. Open access allows for self-directed activity and does not include supervision or oversight by staff. No fees are associated with the use of Open Access facilities. II.Grants, Philanthropy & Donations Grants, philanthropy and donations which further the mission of the department by providing outside funding for a specific focus which increases access and/or removes barriers to participation. 33 No fees from customers are associated with this revenue category, though a portion of funds may be due to pass-through organizations. III.Special Events Large-scale events that involve reservation of department facilities and parks. Depending on the intended audience of the event, any of the 3 community benefit levels may apply. Typically, most Community and Recreation level programs are produced by the department and/or city, that fees would primarily apply for Special Events with an Individual Benefit level. Citywide Special Events Office may have additional fees beyond fees charged for Parks and Recreation facilities, programs, and staff. a.Special Event Fees Special Events Per Day 50 – 250 people $300.00 251 – 1,000 people $500.00 1,001 – 5,000 people $1,250.00 5,001 – 50,000 people $2,000.00 50,000+ people $2,500.00 Glen Huntington Bandshell Per Day 50 + people $900.00 Special Event Locations: Boulder Creek Path, Central Park, EBCC Community Park, North Boulder Park, SBRC – Harlow Platts Park b.Reservoir Events Per Day April 1 – Oct 31 Per Day Nov 1 – March 31 Full facility closure $15,000.00 $7,500.00 Reservoir Basic site $400.00 $200.00 Reservoir Premier site $600.00 $300.00 ½ Parking Lot (double for full) $250.00 $125.00 Restrooms N/A $200.00 Reservoir Lake Per Hour April 1 – Oct 31 Per Hour Nov 1 – March 31 Reservoir Lake closure inside no wake area $75.00 $50.00 34 Reservoir Lake wake area ½ $500.00 $250.00 Reservoir Lake wake area Full N/A $500.00 Picnic Fees: Basic Site Per Event Premier Site Per Event Silver $400.00 $440.00 Gold $625.00 $685.00 Platinum $800.00 $880.00 5 StarCustom a la carte pricing A la carte price$1,300.00 A la carte price$1425.00 Per participant impact fees $5.00 - $6.00 per participant based on impact of event $4.00 - $6.00 per participant based on impact of event Per car participant fee for picnics only $10.00 $10.00 Room Rentals: Resident Per Hour Non-Resident Per Hour Main building dining room $200.00100.00 $120.00 Outdoor patio $50.00 $60.00 c.Valmont Events Valmont hosts limited Special Events during a typical year, so for each of those instances applicable fees will be calculated based on the projected impact, staff resources, and exclusivity of the rental based on the principles and targets in the Fee Schedule and Fee Policy. IV.Recreation Services Fees associated with recreation programs and services are determined based upon the department’s Service Delivery Model and may be updated each program session. Rates are published in the Recreation Activity Guide each registration session. V.Facility Entry Access to recreation centers, pools, and other facilities are consistent across the BPR system. Visitors may pay for individual daily entries, packages of “punches” to be used for entrance , or memberships that allow unlimited use during a set time period. a.General Definitions & Promotions: i.Resident/Worker Fee: Rate reflects a discount for those who either live or are paid employees of businesses or organizations within the city limits of Boulder. 35 ii.Household: Any adults, seniors or youth residing at the same address (anyone 19 years old and over must provide proof of same-address residency). The package may not include more than 8 members aged 19 or older. iii. Additional Annual Pass Family Members: First family member pays highest full price; additional family residing at the same address qualify for 50% off. Unlimited Annual passes only, purchased at the same time. iv.Military and Public Service Discounts: A 15% discount on monthly or annual passes is available to Active Military & Veterans; Local, State, Federal Government employees within the city of Boulder; and University and School District employees within the city of Boulder. v.Silver Sneakers, Renew Active, One Pass, Silver & Fit: These programs encourage older adults to participate in physical activities that will help them to maintain greater control of their health. Many insurance companies offer these benefits to their members which allows them to access the Boulder recreation centers and participate in drop-in activities. This does not include registered programs (see Section IV – Recreation Services above). b.Single Visit – Unlimited facility access within the same day Ages Daily Entry Fee Resident/Worker Rate Adult (19-59) $12.00 $10.00 Senior (60+) $9.00 $7.50 Youth (3-18) $7.25 $6.00 Group Daily (4 entries; max 2 adults) $32.00 $27.00 c.10 Visit Pass Ages Non-Resident Rate Resident/Worker Rate Adult (19-59) $108.00 $90.00 Senior (60+) $81.00 $68.00 Youth (3-18) $65.00 $54.00 d. Monthly Pass Ages Non-Resident Rate Resident/Worker Rate Adult (19-59) $83.00 $69.00 Senior (60+) $62.00 $52.00 Youth (3-18) $50.00 $41.00 36 Household $133.00 $110.00 e.Annual Pass Ages Non-Resident Rate Resident/Worker Rate Adult (19-59) $864.00 $720.00 Senior (60+) $648.00 $540.00 Youth (3-18) $522.00 $432.00 Household $1,382.00 $1,152.00 f.Unlimited Summer Fun Pass Ages Non-Resident Rate Resident/Worker Rate Adult (19-59) $249.00 $207.00 Senior (60+) $186.00 $156.00 Youth (3-18) $150.00 $123.00 Household $399.00 $330.00 *Valid from Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day g.Reservoir Only Fees: i.Flank Season Fees & Twilight Entry Fees Season Individual Carload Flank Season* $5.00 $10.00 Twilight Entry** $5.00 $10.00 Large Vehicle fee – buses, vans, etc. * ** $10 + $3 for every person over 10 people *April 1 to Thursday before Memorial Day & Tuesday after Labor Day to October 31 ** 6:00 pm to facility close ii.Reservoir Only Annual Pass (January 1 to December 31) Ages Daily Entry Fee Resident/Worker Rate Adult (19-59) $414.00 $345.00 Senior (60+) $310.00 $260.00 Youth (3-18) $249.00 $207.00 Household $662.00 $552.00 37 VI.Resale Items Consumable and non-consumable goods available for purchase at BPR facilities. Resale items change throughout the year based on season, availability of product and price. All resale items will be priced at 100% recovery of direct costs or higher. Discounting may be used to reduce inventory. VII.Contracted Programming Registered programs offered by a non-city/department agency that operate under a revenue share/profit split. If city staff are managing registration and payment, a revenue split of at least 30% to the city is expected with 70% to the partner, whereas if the partner is handling those tasks, the revenue split would be at least a 20% to the city and 80% to the partner. It is expected that contractors support department priorities of supporting participation among youth, seniors, people with disabilities and low incomes to encourage a greater diversity of participation. VIII.Golf Course The fees for Flatirons Municipal Golf Course year-round are: a.Per Round (Monday through Thursday) Ages 9 Hole 18 Hole Adult $27.00 $43.00 Senior $22.00 $37.00 Youth $19.00 $29.00 b. Per Round (Friday to Sunday) Ages 9 Hole 18 Hole Adult $29.00 $48.00 Senior $25.00 $43.00 Youth $21.00 $31.00 c.Annual Pass: Ages Per Year Adult $1,500.00 Senior $1,200.00 Junior (14 to 17) $414.00 Youth (Under 14) $314.00 d. Value Plan Card 38 Ages Per Pass 9 Hole w/ Value Plan 18 Hole w/ Value Plan Adult $699.00 $9 per round $12 per round Senior $599.00 e. Other Fees: Practice Range Balls Per Item Small – 40 balls $7.00 Medium – 75 balls $10.00 Large – 100 balls $13.00 Carts (per person) 9 Hole 18 Hole Riding Cart with GPS $13.00 $18.00 Push Carts $4.00 $6.00 Rental Clubs 9 Hole 18 Hole Standard Clubs $9.00 $18.00 Performance Clubs $30.00 $45.00 IX.Rentals Space, facility, equipment, park reservations for a use by an individual, group or organization. a.Reservoir-Specific User Groups, Events and Picnics Exclusive Use Youth Per Hour Adult Per Hour Hourly Rate Based on Expenses $284.00 2024 Rates $170.50 $213.00 Add Ons Per Day Fire Extinguisher $10.00 Large Ice tub $20.00 Charcoal Grill $40.00 Picnic Tables $20.00 20’ x 20’ canopy $350.00 20’ x 30’ canopy $400.00 Equipment Use Per Hour Loader / Tractor $85.00 Personal Water Craft $30.00 39 Motor Boat $50.00 b.Boating Decontaminations Per Craft Small craft $20 Large craft $50-$250 (depends on severity) Annual Boat Storage: Mooring Resident Non-Resident Rack $300.00 $380.00 Gravel $665.00 $830.00 Paved $755.00 $945.00 Wet $890.00 $1110.00 Annual Boat Permits Resident Non-Resident ANS Fee – Small watercraft $25.00 $25.00 ANS Fee Sail and Motor $50.00 $50.00 Season – 7 days per week: Resident Non-Resident Powered 50-499 HP $600.00 $735.00 Powered 1-49 HP and Sail boats $265.00 $315.00 Small watercraft $60.00 $70.00 Weekday – Mon – Fri (excludes holidays) Resident Non-Resident Powered 50-499 HP $340.00 $400.00 Small watercraft $40.00 $45.00 c.Outdoor Sport Fields & Tournaments Rental Space Yo uth Per Hour Adult Per Hour Inline Hockey Rink $16.00 $19.00 Horseshoe Pits $27.00 $32.00 ½ Multi-purpose / Satellite /Recreation Field $18.00 $25.00 Multi-purpose / Satellite / Recreation Field $28.00 $35.00 Baseball & Softball Diamond / Soccer Fields $35.00 $44.00 Premier Field $67.00 $88.00 Add On’s 40 Lights $45.00 $45.00 Painting & Striping $38-110 Garbage At Cost At Cost Portalet Rentals At Cost At Cost Added Prep Costs See staff rates See staff rates Cost Multipliers: Daily rate is equivalent to 7.5 hours booked Multi Day/Tournament rate is equivalent to 6 hours booked over multiple days Multi-Purpose / Satellite / Recreation Field: Aurora 7 Park, Arapahoe Ridge Park, Columbine Park, Foothills Community Park, East Boulder Community Park, Harlow Platts Community Park, Keewaydin Meadows Park, Martin Park, North Boulder Park, Tant ra Park, Summitt Middle School, Tom Watson Park, Valmont Regional Park Baseball & Softball Diamond / Soccer Field: East Mapleton Ballfields, Gerald Stazio Softball Fields, Pleasant View (Fields 2-12) Premier Fields: East Boulder Community Park (artificial turf only), Pleasant View (Field 1), Scott Carpenter Park d. Outdoor Space Rentals Resident / day Non-Resident / day Park Shelters $100.00 $125.00 Alcohol Permit $25.00 $25.00 Parking Lots $100.00 $100.00 Chautauqua Lawn Free – permit & deposit required Valmont Park Resident Non-Resident / day Shelter - 3 hours $150.00 $150.00 Park Shelters: Foothills Community Park, Harlow Platts Park, Martin Park, North Boulder Park Parking Lots: full closure of a parking lot is per day e.Outdoor Court Rentals: Court Type Fee Per Hour Sand Volleyball Court TBD Pending Court Plan $30.00 Pickleball Court TBD Pending Court Plan$6.00 Handball Court TBD Pending Court Plan$8.00 Tennis Court TBD Pending Court Plan$6.00 41 Tennis Court with Lights TBD Pending Court Plan$10.00 Platform Tennis Court TBD Pending Court Plan$5.00 Basketball Court TBD Pending Court Plan$33.00 f.Indoor Space Rentals Resident / Hour Non-Resident / Hour Small Room Rental $40.00 $50.00 Large Room $65.00 $80.00 Specialty Recreation Facility $80.00 $100.00 Basketball ½ Gym $50.00 $62.50 Basketball Full Gym $110.00 $135.00 EBCC Ballroom $250.00 $250.00 EBCC Kitchen Surcharge Surcharge Gymnastics Birthday Party (up to 15 individuals) $325.00 $395.00 NBRC Gymnastics Room $2,575.00 / day Small rooms: SBRC Lobby and Stretching Room; Indoor Racquetball Court Large rooms: All Centers: meeting or classroom space EBCC: 1/3 of ballroom NBRC: 2/3 of multipurpose room SBRC: Ninja Studio; Community Lounge Specialty Recreation Space: not normally rented except for special occasions: Full multipurpose room, dance rooms, aerobics room, yoga room, childcare room g.Aquatics Rental Space Youth Per Hour Adult Per Hour Pool Patio $35.00 $42.00 Indoor Lap Lane – 25yd $14.00$16.00 $16.00$20.00 Outdoor Lap Lane – 25yd $16.00 $18.00$20.00 Scott Carpenter Lap Lane – 50m $27.50$32.00 $33.00$40.00 Leisure Pool Space $64.00 $80.00 Cabana Rental Resident Non-Resident Rental + admission fee per person 4 hour rental $40.00 $50.00 Cabana Party $200.00 $250.00 42 2 hour rental Additional Person $5.50 $5.50 X.Commercial Use User groups and other entities rent space from the department and provide programming outside the scope of BPR services. Currently guided by a 2012 pilot program with minimal charges applied based upon participation; to be reviewed in 2024. a.Rentable Properties For all 1+ year leases such as Boulder Reservoir Main Building Restaurant Space, Flatirons Golf Course Food and Beverage Space, Harbeck House, etc., staff issue a formal Request for Proposal with lease terms agreed upon by the Department and confirmed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (leases up to 3 years) and City Council (leases over 3 years). The department’s preference is a base rent plus a percentage of revenue, with tenant responsible for all utilities. b.Park Commercial Use Program (2012 Pilot) Minimum Visitors* Maximum Visitors Quarterly Fee 50 250 $50.00 251 500 $250.00 501 1000 $500.00 1,001 2,000+ $750.00 *Total projected visitations over a quarter 43 C I T Y O F B O U L D E R PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: November 27, 2023 AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Tanoa Inc, covering a full-service restaurant at Flatirons Golf Course. PRESENTERS: Alison Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Schuttenberg, Deputy Director Stephanie Munro, Senior Manager, Regional Facilities Tom Buzbee, Golf Course Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This item provides the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) information and proposes board action on the proposed agreement for operation of a full-service restaurant at Flatirons Golf Course. This public-private partnership opportunity was developed over the course of several months with the preferred operator, Tanoa Inc, Boulder-based, award-winning restaurant owners, which will operate the restaurant under a separate entity, tentatively named Ironwood Bar and Grille. The parties have negotiated in good faith and propose a lease with a term of 5 years January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2029. Per the Boulder Revised Code, the PRAB and City Council must approve the lease. The contractor agreement: •Solidifies a relationship with a contractor to provide concession services as well as a full- service restaurant to be operated year-round at Flatirons Golf Course. •Activates the newly constructed indoor/outdoor venue as a community focused place to gather for food and beverages and provide opportunities for private and special events on the property. •Supports the expansion of community-based programming and event coordination at Flatirons Golf Course. •Supports the operator’s pursuit of a licensure for the sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the site. •Aligns with the 2022 Boulder Parks and Recreation Plan direction concerning the financial sustainability of the department’s facilities and programs. 44 BACKGROUND: The Flatirons Golf Course bar, restaurant, and event center building is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2024. The city desired a Food and Beverage Contractor to be selected before construction is completed and business operations established soon thereafter. The Request for Proposal to select a Contractor to provide food and beverage services daily throughout the year at the Flatirons Golf Course posted on April 3, 2023. Golf Course Background The legacy of the Flatirons Golf Course began in 1914 at Chautauqua Park with a nine-hole track including sand greens.  Originally commissioned by the Boulder Country Club, the original Flatirons Golf Course was located at 28th and Iris.  In 1933, partially funded by President Roosevelt’s WPA (Works Progress Administration) program, the club relocated to the 5706 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder.  The Boulder Parks and Recreation (BPR) department has operated Flatirons Golf Course as the City of Boulder’s only municipally owned and operated public golf course since 1986.    During the last 82 years, the course has been known as:   •Boulder Municipal Sports Center (1938-39) •Boulder Golf Club (1939-45) •Country Club Golf Course (1945-56) •Boulder Country Club (1956-65) •University Country Club (1965-70) •Flatirons Country Club / Boulder Municipal Golf Course (1970-86) •Flatirons Golf Course (1986-Present) Flatirons Golf Course is one of the BPR Regional Facilities and offers the opportunity for all community members to participate in the sport of golf as a more affordable option than traditional private golf clubs. The golf course is characterized by beautiful mountain views, with a mostly flat layout and only a few subtle but interesting elevation changes.  Flatirons has a history of food service, with the Flatirons Country Club providing hospitality on- site as part of the membership and for events. BPR began operating Flatirons Golf Course as a municipally owned public golf course in 1986. The original clubhouse was converted into the Flatirons Events Center, which was further expanded to a total of 17,400sq.ft. in 1991. For more than 10 years and up until 2013, Spice of Life leased the facilities for meetings and events as well to prepare off-site catering. The original structure included a snack bar operated by a separate third-party vendor.    The September 2013 floods contributed to a City Council-approved decision to demolish the past its life cycle, extremely energy inefficient, inaccessible, and hazardous Flatirons Events Center. In 2020 and as outlined in the demolition decision, BPR began planning for the facility’s replacement; the 2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) included funding for the design and construction of a PRAB-approved concept plan.  Project Goals 45 The new facility fulfills the vision outlined in various plans. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) approved concept plan outlines a restaurant to appeal to the surrounding neighborhoods as well as to daily golfers, and the event lawn will be utilized for community activities and events. In 2021, City Council codified the economic and social benefits of restaurants in regional parks by allowing restaurants as a by-right use in the city’s regional parks, including Flatirons Golf Course (see ordinance 8510 and final memo here approved on 11/9/2021). The 2022 BPR Plan, unanimously approved by the PRAB, Planning Board and City Council, confirmed the city’s interest in supporting successful public private partnerships to drive community benefit and financial sustainability. The restaurant, food, and beverage areas are designed with a food service area of approximately 4,572sq.ft.; the official lease area includes the outside patio area of approximately 3,683sq. ft. (mix of covered and uncovered). A schematic location plan illustrating the location of the restaurant and the new facility is included in Exhibit C. The city, with assistance from The Colorado Group, Inc., posted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for interested and qualified food and beverage entities to operate a long-term leased space at Flatirons Golf Course.    BPR received five complete bids from contractors. A selection committee comprised of BPR staff and the team from The Colorado Group reviewed the proposals. Upon confirming the bids to be compatible with the city’s and project mission, the selection committee rated the bids based on the following criteria: •Experience – 40%: Does the respondent have a satisfactory record of developing, implementing, and managing a similar food service operation? Minimum requirement: Prospective Contractor must be able to demonstrate a minimum of one year experience in operating similar venue(s). •Menu – 20%: Does the proposed menu conform with the facility operation and production of a full-service restaurant area and community gathering place? Has the respondent offered a menu which meets or exceeds the expectations of the desired program? •Compatibility with facility operations – 20%: Are the proposed equipment schedule and infrastructure requirements compatible with the plans for the Food and Beverage area, golf course, and lawn operations? •Operational vision – 20%: Does the proposal demonstrate creativity and enthusiasm for the success of the operation? Does the respondent’s vision align with BPR’s and the project goals. BPR awarded the bid to Noah and Tanya Westby. The Westby's are a dynamic duo who have made a significant impact in Boulder. Noah opened his first coffee shop in 1998 and quickly gained a reputation for his exceptional coffee. In 2015, he sold his beloved Trident Cafe to new owners. Tanya opened and operated The Core Pilates Studio in Boulder for 10 years while also studying culinary art and running a catering business. About the Lessee – 46 The Lease and Agreement states The Contractor shall operate an indoor/outdoor venue with a full-service restaurant and bar for a community focused place to gather for food, beverages, and golf and provide opportunities for private and special events on the property (the “Services”) in connection with Flatirons Golf Course restaurant (the “Project”) (see Attachment A for the full Lease and Agreement, including Scope of Work). Terms Overview Flatirons Golf Course is a city asset and a unique public amenity. Under the terms of the agreement, the restaurant remains a City of Boulder property and the parties will work together to deliver community benefit. The parties have negotiated in good faith to develop a mutually beneficial model for the ongoing operation of the restaurant. Tanoa will be seeking application of hotel/restaurant type liquor license that authorizes on-site sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The five-year term, with one 5-year renewal option, supports the long-term viability of the partnership. The details of the agreement may be found in Attachment A. Some highlights of the agreement are: •Community Benefit: Growing pressures on the General Fund and cost escalation highlight the importance of the Boulder Parks and Recreation 2014 and 2022 plan direction to actively seek out partnerships to help build community. To ensure that the Contractor’s operations align with and promote community values, and to promote the success of the partnership, the agreement includes Guiding Principles, detailed in Exhibit D. The lease also includes catering (food only) for up to six (6) city-presented events annually at the restaurant without facility rental costs and otherwise at cost. Such civic use may include events such as neighbor or volunteer appreciation events, community open-house or engagement, board or commission retreats or city staff meetings. •Financial Sustainability: The 2014 and 2022 BPR plans also provide direction to seek partnerships that can augment revenue streams. The lease provides for a base rent plus a percentage of gross revenues. The share of gross revenues begins at 4% per year and increases to 6% per year after the second year. Revenues that exceed costs can support golf course maintenance and capital needs and/or subsidize community benefit programming, relieving other funding sources to further BPR’s mission. •Responsible Management: To preserve the balance of recreation as outlined in the 2022 Boulder Parks and Recreation Plan and as required by the code allowing restaurants by right in regional parks, the lease includes a management plan to ensure that the use is reasonably compatible with and has minimal negative impacts that are material in nature on surrounding uses, natural areas, and wildlife (see Exhibit E). The lease requires that both parties abide by this management plan, which outlines hours of operations, guidelines for private and special events, sound, and lighting. As previously noted, Flatirons Golf Course operations have successfully included hospitality and events for decades. This partnership will continue a tradition of placemaking for the community to connect to nature and each other at the city’s only golf course. 47 ANALYSIS PRAB Input The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board reviewed the lease at the October regular meeting. The board generally supported the agreement and expressed enthusiasm for the benefits of this partnership. The board also was curious to understand how this agreement reflects lessons learned from the partnership at the Boulder Reservoir and the importance of strong public private partnerships to achieve community goals. Staff shared improvements made to the management plan, communications with stakeholders and neighbors, and the utilization of The Colorado Group as consultants throughout the process. As part of the discussion, a member of the board inquired about the insurance requirements outlined in the agreement. Staff reviewed with colleagues in the City Attorney’s Office and Risk Management and are comfortable with the liability and limits. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the below motion for the PRAB’s approval: Suggested Motion Language: Motion to approve the Lease and Agreement between the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department and Tanoa Inc. and to authorize the City Manager to make minor amendments prior to or during the term of this agreement in order to ensure that the Flatirons Golf Course Food and Beverage Restaurant is managed in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and the policies and regulations of the City of Boulder. NEXT STEPS: With the PRAB’s approval of this lease, it will move to City Council for approval due to the term length. This item is calendared for City Council review at the December 7, 2023, meeting. Upon City Council approval, the city will execute the agreement and the lessee may begin procurement of liquor licensure, developing operations and hiring employees. The restaurant is scheduled to begin operations with completion of the building in Summer 2024. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A – Lease and Agreement Exhibit B - Golf Course Food and Beverage Food Service Equipment Exhibit C - Golf Course Food and Beverage Premises Areas Exhibit D - Golf Course Food and Beverage Guiding Principles Exhibit E - Golf Course Food and Beverage Management Plan 48 1 Revised July 2022 CITY OF BOULDER LEASE AND AGREEMENT THIS LEASE AND AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made this ____ day of ______________ 20__ (“effective date”) by and between the City of Boulder, Colorado, a Colorado home rule municipality (the “City”), and Tanoa Inc. a Colorado corporation (“Contractor”). The City and Contractor may hereinafter be referred to individually as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties.” RECITALS A. The City desires to obtain a food and beverage Contractor to operate a long-term leased space at the Flatirons Golf Course (“Golf Course”), a municipal 18-hole, 166-acre golf course located at 5706 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80301. The Contractor shall operate an indoor/outdoor venue with a full-service restaurant and bar for a community focused place to gather for food, beverages, and golf and provide opportunities for private and special events on the property (the “Services”) in connection with Flatirons Golf Course restaurant (the “Project”). B. Contractor is fully qualified to perform the Services needed by the City in connection with the Project. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and covenants herein stated, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified below: a.Golf Course Food and Beverage Service Area. The Golf Course Food and Beverage Service Area is the entire Golf Course, as shown in Exhibit C attached hereto and made a part hereof. However, Contractor’s use of vehicles to provide food and beverage service in the Golf Course Food and Beverage Service Area is limited to those portions upon which golf carts may be driven in accordance with Golf Course rules and instructions applicable to golfers. b. Restaurant Food and Beverage Service Area. The Restaurant Food and Beverage Service Area means the restaurant, bar, kitchen, patios and lawn adjacent to the patios, all as depicted in Exhibit C, Restaurant Food and Beverage Service Area, attached hereto and made a part hereof. c. Food and Beverage Area. The Food and Beverage Area is the Golf Course Food and Beverage Service Area and the Restaurant Food and Beverage Service Area. 2. Term. The Agreement term shall be five (5) years from the effective date. If mutually agreeable to both Parties, the Parties may renew this Agreement for one additional term of five (5) years. The Agreement renewal shall be in writing and signed by both Parties. Contractor shall provide an updated certificate of insurance to the City upon any renewal of this Agreement. ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 7149 2 Revised July 2022 3. Services. Contractor shall undertake the duties and responsibilities and provide the Services more particularly described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work, attached hereto and made a part hereof. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor and equipment necessary to perform the Services, unless otherwise stated in this Agreement. 4. Leased Premises. The City owns the Food and Beverage Area and shall serve as landlord. Through this Agreement and as further specified in Exhibit A, Contractor shall have possession and control of the Restaurant Food and Beverage Service Area as depicted in Exhibit C. For purposes of the liquor license, the Contractor is deemed to have possession of the entire Food and Beverage Area. It is the intention and desire of the City that the Contractor obtain a Hotel/Restaurant Class liquor license or licenses covering the Food and Beverage Area so that golfers may purchase from Contractor and consume such beverages in the Food and Beverage Area. The City will not deem any other person to have concession rights sufficient to support a liquor license on the Food and Beverage Area so long as the Contractor is fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement. 5. Rent Payment. The Contractor shall pay the city a base rent of $3,000 per month plus 4% of gross Revenue per month, which shall increase to 6% of gross revenue per month after the first 2 years of this Agreement. Contractor’s obligation to pay base rent shall begin 90 days after a certificate of occupancy is granted by the City for the Premises and all the city’s construction-related work is completed (the “Possession Date”). Base rent and the percentage of gross revenue shall be due the 15th of each month. Contractor shall keep Point of Sale system records showing all of the receipts by agreed upon revenue category (i.e. food, beverages, events) and shall be provided to the City monthly. These records shall be maintained by the Contractor in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures. If the City determines that the books and records are not kept in such manner, the City may require the Contractor, and the Contractor agrees to, maintain such books and records under the supervision of a certified public accountant. Such accountant shall attest to the accuracy of the books and records shall be retained and paid at the expense of the Contractor. 5. Security Deposit. Simultaneously with Contractor’s execution of this Lease, Contractor shall deposit with the City an amount equivalent to one months’ rent (“Security Deposit”) to be held by the City as security for the performance of Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement. The City may apply all or part of the Security Deposit as full or partial compensation: (1) upon any event of default and after the expiration of all applicable notice and cure periods; (2) if there is unpaid rent at the time the Agreement is terminated; or (3) if the Contractor fails to leave the Premises in at least as good condition as at the inception of the Agreement. The City shall not be required to keep this Security Deposit separate from its general funds, and Contractor shall not be entitled to interest on the Security Deposit. Any unapplied balance of the Security Deposit shall be returned to Contractor within thirty (30) days following the termination of this Lease and Tenant’s vacation of the Premises. 6. Utilities. Contractor will pay for all utilities including trash, recycling, and compost collection, and gas and electric utilities. The City will provide domestic water. Contractor will not be charged for water. However, if the City is charged for water in the future, Contractor shall then ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 7250 3 Revised July 2022 be responsible for paying the water utility bill. The City shall be responsible for providing irrigation and upkeep of the landscaping areas around the golf course cart path and shall provide for snow removal in the parking lot and walkways. 7. Default and Remedies. If Contractor fails to perform any obligation or condition of this Agreement, the City may terminate this Agreement if Contractor fails to cure the default within 30 days written notice of such default or if Contractor allows any default to recur within 180 days of original default. This remedy is in addition to and is not exclusive of any other remedies provided either by this Agreement or by law. The City may exercise any remedies or rights under Colorado law including, but not limited to, eviction and recovering damages, costs, and attorney fees. 8. Termination. a. Termination for Breach. If either Party materially defaults in the performance of any term of this Agreement and does not substantially cure such default within thirty (30) days after receiving written notice of such default, then the non-defaulting Party may terminate this Agreement by providing ten (10) days’ prior written notice of termination to the defaulting Party. b. Termination for Convenience. In addition to the foregoing, this Agreement may be terminated by the City for its convenience and without cause of any nature by giving Contractor written notice at least ninety (90) in advance of the termination date. c. Return of Premises. Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, and if no succeeding or new agreement has been entered into by the Parties, Contractor shall remove from the Premises all of its property and forthwith quit the Premises, leaving it in at least as good condition as at the inception of the Agreement, normal wear and tear excepted. 9. Indemnification. a. Contractor’s Indemnification. Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its directors, officers, employees, elected and appointed officials and agents and the heirs, executors, successors, and permitted assigns of any of the foregoing from and against all losses, claims, obligations, demands, assessments, fines and penalties (whether civil or criminal), liabilities, expenses and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of defense), bodily and other personal injuries, damage to tangible property, and other damages, of any kind or nature suffered or incurred by the City directly or indirectly arising from or related to: (i) any negligent or intentional act or omission by Contractor or its representatives, employees, agents, Subcontractors or other parties for which Contractor may be legally responsible in Contractor’s performance of its obligations and occupancy of the Premises under this Agreement, or (ii) any material breach in a representation, warranty, covenant or obligation of Contractor ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 7351 4 Revised July 2022 contained in this Agreement. Contractor’s obligation to indemnify the City as set forth in this Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. b. Infringement. Contractor shall hold and save harmless the City from any and all claims for infringement, by reason of the use of any patented design, device, material, process, or trademark or copyright and shall indemnify the City for any costs, expenses, and damages, including court costs and attorney fees, which it might be obligated to pay by reason of infringement at any time during the prosecution or after completion of their services under this Agreement. 10. Insurance. a. Minimum Coverages. Contractor agrees to procure and maintain in force during the term of this Agreement and for the statute of repose, at its own cost, the following minimum coverages: i. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability a. State of Colorado: Statutory ii. Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 bodily injury for each accident $1,000,000 each employee for disease $1,000,000 disease aggregate ii. General Liability A. General Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000 B. Per Occurrence: $1,000,000 Coverage provided should be at least as broad as found in Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG0001 to include all premises and operations. The policy shall include coverage for bodily injury, broad form property damage (including completed operations), personal injury (including coverage for contractual and employee acts), blanket contractual, independent contractors, products, and completed operations. iii. Automobile Liability Limits - ISO form CA0001 (BAP) or equivalent including coverage for owned, non-owned and hired autos. 1 A. Bodily Injury & Property Damage Combined Single Limit: $1,000,000 1 Applicable only if Contractor, its agents, employees, or representatives will be using motor vehicles in Colorado while performing the Services. ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 7452 5 Revised July 2022 iv. Professional Liability (errors and omissions)2 A. Each Claim/Loss:$1,000,000 B. Aggregate:$2,000,000 This paragraph is applicable to Contractor and any Subcontractors of any tier that is providing any professional services, including but not limited to: design, architecture, engineering, testing, surveying, or design/build services, temporary engineering, engineered excavations and shoring systems, post-tension supply, structured steel, specialized millwork that is performance specified, roofing or waterproofing systems, curtainwall, mechanical, fire protection systems, electrical, fire alarm systems. Contractor and all Subcontractors providing professional services shall provide and maintain Professional Liability Insurance coverage. The policy coverage shall be effective (retroactively, if applicable) from the date of commencement of all professional activities in connection with the Scope of Work. Coverage shall include coverage for contractual liability. The Contractors and Subcontractors shall maintain for the statute of repose, following completion of the project. Any erosion of insurance limits required will be reinstated to the required amounts prior to commencing the contracted work and if during the contracted period claims are made against the professional’s policy the necessary reduction of available limits will be repurchased to the contractually required amounts. b. Additional Insurance Requirements. i. All insurers must be licensed or approved to do business within the State of Colorado, and unless otherwise specified, all policies must be written on a per occurrence basis (excepting Professional Liability). ii. Higher limits or lower limits may be required or accepted by the City. The City reserves the right to require an Excess/Umbrella Liability policy. If an Excess/Umbrella Liability policy is required, all coverages and terms required under the Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability and Employer’s Liability must be included. Contractor’s Excess/Umbrella Liability Policy shall provide liability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, in excess of all available underlying coverage before any primary or excess coverage held by an additional insured. iii. Where commercially available, Contractor shall name “the City of Boulder, its elected and appointed officials, directors, officers, employees, agents and volunteers” as additional insureds as their interest may appear (except for Workers’ Compensation and Professional Liability). Additional insured endorsement should be at least as broad as 2 The City may require that this coverage remain in place for one year after the Services are complete. ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 7553 6 Revised July 2022 ISO form CG2010 for General Liability coverage and similar forms for auto liability. iv. A Certificate of Insurance evidencing the coverages described here, shall be submitted prior to commencing services on ACORD Form 25-S. The Certificate Holder shall be identified as: City of Boulder, P.O. Box 791, Boulder, CO 80306. v. All policies of insurance shall be written on a primary basis, non- contributory with any other insurance coverages and/or self-insurance carried by the City. vi. A Separation of Insureds Clause must be included in general liability policies. vii. Contractor shall advise the City in the event any general aggregate or other aggregate limits are reduced below the required per occurrence limit. At its own expense, Contractor will reinstate the aggregate limits to comply with the minimum requirements and shall furnish to the City a new certificate of insurance showing such coverage is in force. viii. Contractor’s insurance carrier shall possess a minimum A.M. Best’s Insurance Guide rating of A- VI. ix. Contractor, or Contractor’s insurance broker, shall notify the City of any cancellation or reduction in coverage or limits of any insurance within seven (7) days of receipt of insurer’s notification to that effect. Contractor shall forthwith obtain and submit proof of substitute insurance in the event of expiration or cancellation of coverage. x. Contractor is responsible for any damage or loss to its own vehicles or equipment. xi. The City and Contractor shall cooperate with each other in the collection of any insurance proceeds that may be payable in the event of any loss, including the execution and delivery of any proof of loss or other actions required to effect recovery. xii.Contractor and its insurers shall waive subrogation in favor of Additional Insured parties (except for Workers’ Compensation and Professional Liability). xiii. Contractor shall not be relieved of any liability, claims, demands, or other obligations assumed pursuant to this Agreement by reason of its failure to procure or maintain insurance in sufficient amounts, durations or types. 11. Notices. Any notice provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing to the Parties at the addresses set forth below and shall be deemed given (i) if by hand delivery, upon ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 7654 7 Revised July 2022 receipt thereof; (ii) three (3) days after deposit in the United States mails, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested; or (iii) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying overnight priority delivery. Either Party may change its address for purposes of this Agreement at any time by giving written notice of such change to the other Party. Any notice provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing to the Parties at the following addresses: If to Contractor: Noah Westby and Tanya Bonino Owners Tanoa Inc. d/b/a Ironwood Bar and Grille 5706 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80303 If to the City: Stephanie Munro or Designee Recreation Senior Manager Senior Recreation Manager City of Boulder Parks and Recreation 3198 Broadway Boulder, CO 80304 12. No Multi-Fiscal Year Obligation. The Parties understand and acknowledge that the City is subject to Article X, § 20 of the Colorado Constitution (“TABOR”). The Parties do not intend to violate the terms and requirements of TABOR by the execution of this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement does not create a multiple fiscal year direct or indirect debt or obligation within the meaning of TABOR and not withstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, all payment obligations of the City are expressly dependent and conditioned upon the continuing availability of funds beyond the term of the City’s current fiscal period ending upon the next succeeding December 31. Financial obligations of the City payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available in accordance with the rules, regulations, and resolutions of the City and applicable law. Any failure of a City Council annually to appropriate adequate monies to finance the City’s obligations under this Agreement shall terminate this Agreement at such time as such then-existing appropriations are to be depleted. Notice shall be given promptly to Contractor of any failure to appropriate such adequate monies. 13. Force Majeure. No delay, failure, or default will constitute a breach of this Agreement to the extent caused by acts of war, terrorism, hurricanes, earthquakes, epidemics, pandemics, other acts of God or of nature, strikes or other labor disputes, riots or other acts of civil disorder, embargoes, or other causes beyond the performing Party’s reasonable control (collectively, “Force Majeure”). In such event, however, the delayed Party must promptly provide the other Party notice of the Force Majeure. Contractor shall not be excused from liability for delays or non-performance caused by events or conditions within its control nor for delays or non- performance which it could have foreseen and avoided, prevented or significantly ameliorated by ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 7755 8 Revised July 2022 exercising reasonable prudence or diligence, nor for any delays or non-performance caused in whole or in part by Contractor itself. 14. Laws to Be Observed. Contractor shall be cognizant of all federal and state laws and local ordinances and regulations that in any manner affect those engaged or employed the Services or the conduct of the Services and all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction over the Services and shall, at all times, observe and comply with all such existing laws, ordinances, regulations, and decrees, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City against any claim or liability to the extent caused by the intentional or negligent violation of any such law ordinance, regulation, order, or decree, whether by itself or by its subcontractors, agents, or employees. 15. No Mechanic’s Liens. Contractor agrees that it will not cause or permit any claims in the nature of mechanic’s liens for materials or labor placed or used under the terms of this Agreement to be filed or served upon the City; and Contractor hereby guarantees to indemnify and save harmless the City against any and all such claims for liens which may be filed or asserted against any of the work done hereunder. 16.Independent Contractor. The relationship between Contractor and the City is that of an independent contractor. Contractor shall supply all personnel, equipment, materials and supplies at its own expense, except as specifically set forth herein. Contractor shall not be deemed to be, nor shall it represent itself as, an employee, partner, or joint venturer of the City. No employee or officer of the City shall supervise Contractor. Contractor is not entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits and is obligated to directly pay federal and state income tax on money earned under this Agreement. 17. Immunity. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, no term or condition of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protection, or other provisions of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S., as now or hereafter amended. The Parties understand and agree that liability for claims for injuries to persons or property arising out of negligence of the City, its departments, institutions, agencies, boards, officials and employees is controlled and limited by the provisions of Section 24-10-101 et seq., C.R.S., as now or hereafter amended. 18. No Assignment. Contractor shall not assign this Agreement without the written consent of the City, which the City may withhold at its sole discretion. 19. Complete Agreement. This Agreement is intended as the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties. No prior or contemporaneous addition, deletion, or other amendment hereto shall have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein in writing. 20. Amendment in Writing. No amendment or modification shall be made to this Agreement unless it is in writing and signed by both Parties. Neither the course of conduct between the Parties nor any trade practice shall act to modify the provisions of this Agreement except as expressly stated herein. ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 7856 9 Revised July 2022 21. Headings; Recitals; Exhibits. The section headings in this Agreement are solely for convenience and shall not be considered in its interpretation. The recitals set forth at the beginning of this Agreement, as well as the exhibits referred to throughout this Agreement and any Scope of Work, are incorporated into this Agreement. 22. Time of Performance. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every term and provision of this Agreement. 23. Waiver. The failure of either Party at any time to require performance by the other Party of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect in any way the full right to require such performance at any subsequent time nor shall the waiver by either Party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement be taken or held to be a waiver of the provision itself. 24. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors and assigns of the Parties. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the City and Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other third person. It is the express intention of the City and Contractor that any such party or entity, other than the City or Contractor, receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only. 25. Applicable Law; Jurisdiction; Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. Any action or proceeding brought to interpret or enforce the provisions of this Agreement shall be brought before the state court situated in Boulder County or federal court situated in the City and County of Denver, Colorado and each Party consents to jurisdiction and venue before such courts. 26. No Arbitration. No dispute between the Parties shall be resolved by binding arbitration before any extra-judicial body or person. Any provision to the contrary shall be null and void. 27. Survival. Any and all provisions of this Agreement that, by their nature, would reasonably be expected to be complied with or performed after the expiration or termination of this Agreement shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement. 28. Authority. Contractor warrants that the individual executing this Agreement is properly authorized to bind Contractor to this Agreement. [Signature Page Follows] ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 7957 10 Revised July 2022 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties to this Agreement have caused it to be executed by their authorized officers as of the day and year first above written. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be original, but all of which together shall constitute a fully binding and executed Agreement. CONTRACTOR By: _____________________________ Printed Name: ____________________ Title: ____________________________ CITY OF BOULDER ATTEST:_____________________________ City Manager _____________________________ City Clerk ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 8058 11 Revised July 2022 APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ City Attorney’s Office Exhibits Exhibit A - Scope of Work Exhibit B - Golf Course Food and Beverage Food Service Equipment Exhibit C - Golf Course Food and Beverage Premise Areas Exhibit D - Golf Course Food and Beverage Guiding Principles Exhibit E - Golf Course Food and Beverage Management Plan ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 8159 12 Revised July 2022 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK A. PROJECT OVERVIEW. The City owns and operates the Flatirons Golf Course located at 5706 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, Colorado. The Flatirons Golf Course is a public facility, enjoyed by community members and visitors for the municipal 18-hole, 166-acre golf course setting. The City requires a restaurant at Flatirons Golf Course to serve both golf activity as well as the greater community. The restaurant will serve as a gathering and social place to enjoy food and beverage services for the entire community. Contractor will be responsible for the operation of a full-service restaurant and bar indoor/outdoor venue. The restaurant, bar, patio, and lawn will be constructed in 2023/2024 at Flatirons Golf Course. The restaurant building has an anticipated construction completion of April 2024 and an anticipated first full season of operation beginning mid-way through the high season-2024. B. OPERATION AREA. The City owns the Food and Beverage Area and serves as the landlord. The Restaurant Food and Beverage Service Area and the Golf Course Food and Beverage Service Area are depicted in Exhibit C of this Agreement. 1.Liquor License: At its own expense, Contractor will apply for a full-service liquor license which, when granted, permits the ability to serve alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, liquor, and spirits in the Food and Beverage Area. Contractor intends to pursue hotel/restaurant class liquor license and, if such license is granted, will provide such services. Such license may cover the entirety of the Food and Beverage Area, or may cover the Restaurant Food and Beverage Service Area with the Golf Course Food and Beverage Service Area as an optional premises in accordance with applicable law. a. Contractor shall have the right to possession and use of the Restaurant Food and Beverage Service Area for the sole purpose of the operating the restaurant and discharging its duties, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, subject to the Exhibit E, Golf Course Food and Beverage Management Plan, attached hereto and made a part hereof. For the sole purpose of Contractor’s service of alcoholic beverages to golfers from a mobile cart and performance of any legal obligations of any applicable liquor license, Contractor shall be deemed to have possession and control of the Golf Course Food and Beverage Service Area. Contractor's use of the Food and Beverage Area for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages shall be in compliance with the Colorado Liquor Code, the Boulder Revised Code, and any other applicable law. ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 8260 13 Revised July 2022 b. Contractor shall have control of and responsibility for the Food and Beverage Area with respect to the sale and service of all alcoholic beverages. Contractor shall not use, or permit the use of, the Food and Beverage Area for any purpose that is prohibited by any applicable law or regulation. In the event that the rights granted to Contractor under this Agreement are insufficient to obtain a liquor license for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Food and Beverage Area as described in this Agreement, the Parties will negotiate in good faith to amend this Agreement to grant such additional rights to Contractor as are required to obtain approval of the liquor license. 2.Ancillary Uses and Exterior Space: To support Contractor’s anticipated operations at the Premises and to encourage the financial viability of these endeavors, this Agreement includes Contractor’s operation of exterior space noted as “the Lawn” in Exhibit C of this Agreement. Contractor shall fund the cost of the additional patio area enclosure or heaters, rental or purchase of outdoor furniture, and fencing or separation defining that area of the property. 3.Tobacco: Contractor will sell no tobacco products. 4.Accessibility: Contractor shall ensure that all services are always conveniently accessible to persons with disabilities. Contractor will not be required to bear the cost of any modifications for this purpose to the Premise as initially provided by the City. 5.Sublease: Contractor shall not sublease or assign this Agreement. 6.Hours of Operation: The Golf Course operating hours vary throughout the season listed below in Table 1. The hours of operation of the restaurant are to supplement both the demand of golf as well as serve the needs of a community as a gathering and social place to enjoy food and beverage services beyond golf. The Parties will develop restaurant business hours through mutual agreement based on seasonal needs. 7. If Contractor desires the option to expand hours, Contractor may, with prior written permission of the City, expand restaurant operating hours beyond Golf Course Operating Hours, provided that Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Boulder Revised Code and Colorado statutes. Table 1: Flatirons Golf Course Operating Hours Peak Golf Season April 1st – October 31st 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Sunday ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 8361 14 Revised July 2022 Low Golf Season November 1st – March 31st 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8.Program: Contractor shall operate the restaurant to appeal to the surrounding neighborhoods as well as to daily golfers, and the event lawn will be utilized for community activities and events as further described in Exhibit E of this Agreement. 9. Events: Public and private events will be managed in accordance with Exhibit E of this Agreement. 10.Rights and Responsibilities that are Shared: The Parties intend mutual utilization of exterior lawn space. Use of the exterior lawn space will substantially contribute to the respective success under this Agreement and both Parties shall work together in good faith to ensure a pleasant visiting experience for guests. The Parties shall strive for complementary and thoughtful scheduling and management of special events and scheduled bookings through regular communications between the Parties. C. RESPONSIBLITIES OF CONTRACTOR. Restaurant Services: Goals and Use of Space 1. Provide food and beverage full-service restaurant services, banquet services on the premises, in accordance with Exhibit E of this Agreement, and subject to the right of the City to reserve and to use at no room rental charge. 2. Provide all mobile beverage cart services for food and beverages on the premises, utilizing the vehicle(s) provided by Contractor. 3. Provide all temporary food and beverage facilities on the premises as needed for events or tournaments but away from the concession facilities, as agreed to by the Golf Director and Contractor. 4. Employ, train, schedule, and manage all personnel required to operate and maintain the restaurant and bar facility. 5. Obtain and maintain all licenses, permits, and certificates required to operate the restaurant and bar during the Term, including, but not limited to, a hotel and restaurant class liquor license. ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 8462 15 Revised July 2022 6. Operate the restaurant and bar at all times during the term in compliance with Exhibit D, Golf Course Food and Beverage Guiding Principles, attached hereto and made a part hereof, and Exhibit E of this Agreement. 7. Operate the restaurant and bar facilities as public facilities in a non-discriminatory manner at all times during the Term of this Agreement. 8.Maintenance: Contractor will be responsible for the maintenance of all Contractor- owned equipment and city provided equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for annual kitchen hood and floor drains cleaning, and maintenance of the hood and required inspection(s). 9.Equipment Provided: The City will provide food and service equipment and appliances as outlined in Exhibit B, Golf Course Food and Beverage Food Service Equipment, attached hereto and made a part hereof. 10.Site Furnishing and Fixtures (Indoor and Outdoor): Site furnishings and fixtures for the restaurant, indoor and outdoor, shall be selected, purchased, and owned by Contractor, including those impermanent materials, appliances, furnishings, and infrastructure obtained, purchased, selected, installed, and utilized by Contractor for the performance of their services, which shall continue to be owned and maintained by Contractor (“Furnishings and Fixtures”). a. Contractor shall provide the City with a list of its Furnishings and Fixtures prior to the commencement of this Agreement. By way of example, Contractor-provided equipment and materials shall include a range, refrigerator, mobile food preparation and service equipment (i.e., toaster, coffee machine, etc.), shelving, ice machine, wine and alcohol storage, all utensils, and serve ware. 11.Contractor equipment: Prior to the commencement of services, Contractor shall purchase food service equipment and appliances as outlined in Exhibit B of this Agreement. Contractor is responsible for the security of such equipment and daily cash receipts. Contractor shall place no vending machines on the premises. Contractor cannot depend upon the City’s wireless network. Contractor will obtain internet and or TV services for operations. 12.Point of Sale: Contractor will furnish an operable Point of Sale computer system. The operational contract, payment card industry (PCI) compliance, maintenance, upgrades, and/or replacement of the hardware and software shall be the ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 8563 16 Revised July 2022 responsibility of Contractor. Any credit card transactions taken at beverage carts must also be PCI compliant, which cannot depend upon the City’s wireless network. 13.Contractor supplied goods: Contractor shall provide all consumable supplies, which shall be recyclable or compostable to the fullest extent possible, including, but not limited to bottled water, food containers, utensils, paper products, and other supplies. Glass goods and packaging are expressly prohibited. 14.Custodial Service: Contractor shall provide custodial services for the restaurant areas; public restrooms, restaurant, bar, kitchen, and patio cleaning and sanitizing the public eating areas, mopping the floors, cleaning the patio cement, and emptying the trash, compost, and recyclable bins once per day. 15.Signage: Contractor shall comply with local laws and obtain prior approval before installing or displaying any signs or objects on the interior or exterior of the concession area walls, windows, or vertical surfaces. Contractor shall maintain all signs or advertisements regarding the restaurant and bar approved by the City in good and attractive condition at Contractor’s expense. a. The Parties agree to work together in developing the restaurant’s branding concept and on-site signage to communicate the public/private partnership. The brand and name of the restaurant shall thereafter be owned by Contractor and utilized by Contractor solely in connection with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. b. Signage and marketing of the restaurant will indicate that it is operated by Contractor, reflects Contractor’s branding and vision, and that the site is a City public facility, operated in partnership with the City. Signage may include interior wall-mounted signage, icons or wayfinding on the face of the premises and at the entrance to the Golf Course in alignment with the City code and must be approved by the City before installation. 16.Contractor Employees: Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. Employees of Contractor are not employees of the City. Contractor shall employ only competent, orderly persons. They shall be courteous to all guests and patrons of the Premises. Persons working for Contractor shall have a tidy appearance at all times and shall wear some distinctive article of apparel that identifies them as Contractor employees. Employees shall not use improper language, consume alcoholic beverages, behave in a boisterous manner, or engage ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 8664 17 Revised July 2022 in any horseplay, immoral, disreputable, or unbecoming, or otherwise objectionable conduct or activities while on the Premises. Contractor shall provide adequate staff for hours of operation established by this Agreement. 17.Nondiscrimination Requirements: Pursuant to Section 12-1-3, B.R.C. 1981, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics, marital status, religion, religious expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, source of income, or immigration status, except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification. Contractor shall not discriminate against any customer on the Premises on the basis of any of the above-described characteristics. 18.Parking and Deliveries: Contractor and its employees may park in the surface lot near the north area of the parking lot. Due to the limited size of the parking lot, reserved parking spaces are not available. Deliveries are to be made from the west side of the restaurant building during Golf Course operating hours. 19.Regulatory Requirements: Contractor shall be responsible for food and beverage operations complying with established standards and regulations and satisfying all licensing or other requirements of Boulder County Public Health Department or other agency having regulatory jurisdiction over food establishments and/or food safety. 20.Ambient Music: Contractor may provide indoor amplified music. Outdoor amplified sound and/or live performances for the public’s enjoyment at the patio or on the lawn shall be in accordance with Exhibit E of this Agreement. 21.Menu: Contractor shall develop, prepare, and serve high-quality, affordable menu items in the restaurant complementary to the Golf Course’s family-friendly environment. 22.Transfer of License: Contractor agrees that upon termination or expiration of this Agreement it shall not oppose the transfer of any and all licenses it holds for the Food and Beverage Area to the City or to a new contractor of the City’s choosing. D. GUIDING PRINCIPLES. To ensure that Contractor’s operations align with and promote community values, and to promote the success of the partnership, each Party shall abide by Exhibit D of this Agreement. Each Party will participate in the development and implementation of guiding ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 8765 18 Revised July 2022 operational documents as outlined in Exhibit E of this Agreement to support collaborative management of this public space. 1.Communication: Contractor shall participate in meetings between Contractor leadership and the City’s Golf Course site management, with such meetings to be requested by either Party, to ensure the public’s continued enjoyment of the restaurant and the continued professional, safe, and mutually beneficial operation of the Golf Course. This shall include at least one (1) meeting quarterly, when requested by either party, addressing operational coordination and expectations. E. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY 1. The City shall fund, design, develop, permit and construct the restaurant, patio and parking lot. 2. The City shall provide reasonable access to the restaurant as is reasonably necessary for Contractor’s operation. 3. The City shall coordinate and cooperate with Contractor to ensure the safety, cleanliness and efficiency of the restaurant’s operation. 4. The City shall co-promote the restaurant as a public amenity available for Golf Course visitors, other community members, and reserved groups during the Term of this Agreement. 5.The City shall be responsible for maintenance and repair needed due to ordinary wear and tear of the structure and of all items physically attached to the walls/floors at the Possession Date. ǆŚŝďŝƚʹ>ĞĂƐĞĂŶĚŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ 8866 1(2)3/4"18"1-1/2"(2C1111 STUB-UP, ELECTRIC CONNECTED TO FIXTURE MTD RECEPTACLES IN COUNTER, W/ CONVENIENCE OUTLETS, E.C. TO CONNECT POWER TO CONTOL PANEL1-1/2"ST11/4"1"A1(2)3-1/2"11-1/2"3/8"1253/4"30"3/4"18"1PER DECK503/4"30" P3021"30"813/4"30"244 1"30"FOR FILTERFOR CONTROLS111/2"6"1/2"6"ELECTRIC CONNECTED THRU ITEM #51 CONTROL PANEL, FIXTURE MTD. RECEPTACLE1ELECTRIC CONNECTED THRU ITEM #51 CONTROL PANEL, FIXTURE MTD. RECEPTACLEELECTRIC CONNECTED THRU ITEM #51 CONTROL PANEL, FIXTURE MTD. RECEPTACLE1 ELECTRIC CONNECTED THRU ITEM #51 CONTROL PANEL, FIXTURE MTD. RECEPTACLE1/2"18"1/2"18"111/2"18"1/2"18"1W3/8"18"C11/4"W3/8"18"C11/4"W3/8"18"C1 BY VENDOR, VERIFY UTILITIES1/2"B13/8"W3/4"3/8"C18"1-1/2"Exhibit A - Lease and Agreeement 67 Arapahoe AvenueArapahoe Avenue 55th Street55th StreetFlatirons Golf Course 5710 Arapahoe Avenue 5706 Arapahoe Avenue There are 2 address plats within the golf course property. Detail ǆŚŝďŝƚ͗'ŽůĨŽƵƌƐĞ&ŽŽĚĂŶĚĞǀĞƌĂŐĞWƌĞŵŝƐĞƌĞĂƐ of Exhibit A - Lease and Agreement New Clubhouse Building 5095 square feet Patio Area 3684 square feet Event Lawn ~12,000 square feet Storage Garage 294 square feet Garage 294 ft2 Clubhouse 5095 ft2 Patio 3684 ft2 Event Lawn ~12,000 ft2 9068 EXHIBIT D GOLF COURSE FOOD AND BEVERAGE GUIDING PRINCIPLES The intent of this Exhibit D is to outline food and beverage Contractor agreements to capture the spirit of the Agreement. It may be updated with both Parties’ agreement and approval as operations commence and lessons are learned. Purpose of the Guiding Principles These guiding principles represent a shared statement about the nature of the Flatirons Golf Course and the manner in which the City and Contractor intend to collaborate in its management. 1. A Public Place. The Flatirons Golf Course is one of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department’s regional facilities and offers the opportunity for all community members to participate in the sport of golf. The golf course is characterized by beautiful mountain views and is a community resource and a public place. 2. Boulder Parks and Recreation Mission. The mission of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department is to promote the health and well- being of the entire Boulder community by collaboratively providing high-quality parks, facilities and programs. Fidelity to this mission is paramount to sustaining the spirit of the Flatirons Golf Course and fulfilling the goals of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 3. A Balanced Approach. The Flatirons Golf Course encompasses multiple golf operations and contractual uses and missions; the needs and interests of many must be balanced in keeping with principles 1 and 2 of this Exhibit D. Management decisions about surrounding uses should be made with sensitivity to potential impacts on the Flatirons Golf Course. At the same time, the Golf Course and restaurant should be managed and preserved in a manner consistent with the community’s sustainability goals and with sensitivity to impacts on surrounding residential neighborhoods. 4. Collaborative Place Management. To achieve the balanced approach described in principle 3, the Flatirons Golf Couse (including the restaurant leasehold) must be collaboratively managed. In particular, the following components of collaborative place management must be clearly defined and agreed to by the City and Contractor with the city retaining final approval authority: 4a. Roles and Responsibilities. ǆŚŝďŝƚͲ'ŽůĨŽƵƌƐĞ&ŽŽĚĂŶĚĞǀĞƌĂŐĞ'ƵŝĚŝŶŐWƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐ of Exhibit A - Lease and Agreement 9169 The City and the Contractor have the joint responsibility of supporting and enhancing the spirit and unique character of the Flatirons Golf Course through collaborative place management as well as the responsibility of managing specific public and private assets: 1. Contractor has the role of enhancing the visitors’ experience at the Flatirons Golf Course through delivery of its restaurant, bar and events program. The Contractor also has the responsibility, under its lease with the city, of managing certain public assets in a manner consistent with its Boulder Parks and Recreation mission and these guiding principles. 2. The City has multiple roles, including: a. Owner of the underlying land throughout the Flatirons Golf Course, the Golf Shop, the restaurant, bar, kitchen, patio, and lawn adjacent to the patio in the leasehold, serving in this role as landlord. Importantly, honoring the community benefit of the facility. b. Manager of the public infrastructure throughout the Flatirons Golf Course and of the public assets outside the leasehold, including all the golf course and golf shop and golf amenities; and c. Regulator in terms of City laws. The City has the responsibility of representing the interests and priorities of the community at-large; maintaining safe and efficient access to and within the site; and coordinating policy and action in a manner consistent with these guiding principles. 4b. Thresholds for Collaborative Processes. Effective collaboration among the core entities responsible for the Flatirons Golf Course management is critical. In general, the collaborative processes between Contractor and the City and the public should proportionately increase as the scope of the proposed change increases. 1.Threshold 1: Minor Modifications and Operational Changes. These encompass site or facility changes that do not involve significant changes to the site or public building exteriors; are led and financed primarily by a single party; and are consistent with these guiding principles. Coordination and collaboration between Contractor and the City is essential. 2.Threshold 2: Significant Modifications and Operational Changes Led by a Single Party. These are changes to the site or facilities that significantly alter a City-owned building’s exterior, involve new construction or demolition, significantly alter historic site patterns or designs, and/or represent a significant change in use. This ǆŚŝďŝƚͲ'ŽůĨŽƵƌƐĞ&ŽŽĚĂŶĚĞǀĞƌĂŐĞ'ƵŝĚŝŶŐWƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐ of Exhibit A - Lease and Agreement 9270 level of change may be proposed by a single party but will require a higher degree of coordination and collaboration early in the process to address the concerns or needs of other parties and ensure consistency with these guiding principles. The resulting process may or may not lead to shared financial responsibility, but should ensure transparency, opportunities for public input and clarity and timeliness of decision making for the concerned party(ies). Examples of this type of change include the potential development permanent shade or tent structures within the leasehold. 3.Threshold 3: Significant Modifications and Operational Changes. These are changes similar in scope or impact to those in Threshold 2, but which would clearly benefit from joint interest in their planning and implementation. Due to the shared interest, these may require an even higher degree of collaboration early and throughout the process. An example of this type of change includes but is not limited to the following: Significant changes to operational hours or schedules, significant changes to use and/or allowed uses of site. 5. Guiding Policy Documents. To support a collaborative approach to management of the Restaurant area key operational policy documents should be jointly developed and adopted by the core parties. These include, but are not limited to, common area Standard of Practice Procedures for the Flatirons Golf Course Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs). 6. Public Information and Input. Because the management of the Golf Course and restaurant is a shared responsibility across the two (2) Parties, it could be difficult for the public to find complete and accurate information regarding planning and management-related issues for the area. A shared approach to providing public information and opportunities for public input shall be developed and implemented to support these principles’ goals for collaborative stewardship in the public interest. ǆŚŝďŝƚͲ'ŽůĨŽƵƌƐĞ&ŽŽĚĂŶĚĞǀĞƌĂŐĞ'ƵŝĚŝŶŐWƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐ of Exhibit A - Lease and Agreement 9371 EXHIBT E GOLF COURSE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN The City’s Parks and Recreation Department (BPR) manages all areas of the Flatirons Golf Course with a balance of preservation and recreation as outlined in the vision from the Boulder Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This Management Plan outlines operation agreements between BPR and Contractor of the indoor/outdoor full-service restaurant. Per the terms of this Agreement, this Exhibit E must be complied with by both Parties. The Management Plan will be reviewed annually by both Parties. The annual review of The Management Plan and data and feedback will be collected throughout the first high season and considered in the After-Action Review (AAR) conducted. The AAR determines how the City applies an adaptive management approach to resource protection and enhancement as outlined in the Flatirons Operations and in the Boulder Parks and Recreation Master Plan. An adaptive management approach involves the ongoing monitoring of resource conditions, assessment of the effectiveness of management actions, revisions of management actions based on new information from research and learning from experience. A.OPERATIONS: The Parties intend mutual utilization of exterior lawn space which will substantially contribute to their respective success under this Agreement and the Parties shall work together in good faith to ensure a pleasant visiting experience for guests, avoiding conflicts with the public’s enjoyment of the Golf Course. The Parties shall strive for complementary and thoughtful scheduling and management of special events and scheduled bookings through regular communications between the Parties. B.HOURS OF OPERATIONS: Contractor hours of operation are listed this Agreement. 1.Events: The Parties agree that Contractor may utilize the leasehold area and exterior lawn space for private/special events, as reserved by guests and clients of Contractor. The restaurant, bar, public bathrooms, lawn and patio space, is to be available for general public usage. a. Contractor shall make a good faith effort to book and accommodate small and medium-size events, up 175 maximum people, in the designated event areas as listed on Exhibit D of this Agreement. Events may include golf and non-golf functions. The Golf Director will coordinate with Contractor on this effort, but Contractor will take the lead as part of managing its independent business plan per the terms of this Agreement. b. The lawn and event areas will be open for coordinated programs, including golf course programmed golf -related events and community special events. c. The Parties agree that the restaurant is a City amenity, and that Contractor shall provide community benefited events negotiated as part of the terms of this Agreement. Events must not negatively impact the site, wildlife or neighbors. ǆŚŝďŝƚͲ'ŽůĨŽƵƌƐĞ&ŽŽĚĂŶĚĞǀĞƌĂŐĞDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚWůĂŶ of Exhibit A - Lease and Agreement 9472 d. The parking lot and restrooms are shared amenities. Coordination between Contractor and golf services during peak times/season and lawn events will be required. Any large event exceeding 175 attendees may require an alternative transportation plan. e. Contractor shall operate a minimum of one (1) mobile beverage cart during peak season. 2.Private Events: Private events facilitated by Contractor are allowed through this Agreement, with requirements to ensure they are a value-add for the community and minimize impacts on the site, wildlife or neighbors. These events are governed by the City’s ordinances and regulations, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department policies, this Agreement and this Exhibit E. Private events must end by midnight, as per this Agreement. Private events that are allowed with no additional permission from the City include: a. Those that do not require any noise variance for additional amplified sound; b. Those that do not require support from City staff (e.g., any activity past 9:00 p.m.); or c. Those that do not exceed 200 attendees. 3.Special Events: Special events are governed by all requirements of the City’s Special Events Guide a. Notice of booking Special Events shall comply with all relevant local and state ordinances, and be immediately communicated to the Flatirons Golf Course Point of Contact and no less than seven (7) business days prior to a scheduled event and will include: i. Site Manager on Duty for the event must be listed and onsite during event; ii. Anticipated guest count maximum; iii. Anticipated number of vehicles and whether special vehicle access shall be requested; iv. Event hours; including pre/post event preparation; v. Anticipated use and duration of amplified sound; vi. Anticipated service of alcoholic beverages, as applicable; and ǆŚŝďŝƚͲ'ŽůĨŽƵƌƐĞ&ŽŽĚĂŶĚĞǀĞƌĂŐĞDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚWůĂŶ of Exhibit A - Lease and Agreement 9573 vii. Subject to written City approval, any request for alternative hours or access associated with the event. 4.Schedule: Contractor has the exclusive authority to book, manage and schedule artists for entertainment and shall be responsible for any violations or fines associated with Contractor’s arranged or facilitated facility or premises amplified sound. a. If the City otherwise schedules use outside of the leasehold including, but not limited to, Special Event Blackout Dates, the City shall promptly notify Contractor in order to avoid scheduling conflicts. Such City activities may include, but shall not be limited to, daytime, and weekday utilization of the area for coordination of programming and youth camp shade areas, smaller private parties secured directly through the City, special events such as city golf tournaments, and community gatherings. In those instances, the City agrees to position Contractor as the preferred restaurant caterer and sole alcohol licensure/bartending service available. b. The Parties agree that the restaurant is a City amenity and that the Contractor shall provide catering (food only) for up to six (6) City-presented events at the restaurant without facility rental costs and otherwise at cost each year during the Term of this Agreement. Such civic use may include, but shall not be limited to, neighbor or volunteer appreciation events, community open-house or engagement, board or commission retreats or City staff meetings. The City shall annually determine and identify the City-presented events and potential civic uses and dates will be cleared with Contractor to ensure there are no conflicts with other events. The Parties agree that such activities shall be limited during the season, shall prefer non- weekend dates in the off-season, and be coordinated with Contractor to limit business impacts. c. Golf Course programming and tournaments will be considered as first priority during golf course operation hours. The Parties will strive for complementary and thoughtful scheduling and management of special events and scheduled bookings through regular communications between the Parties. 5.Sound: All sound will adhere to the City’s noise ordinances. a.Outdoor amplified sound and/or live performances shall be for the public’s enjoyment; and ǆŚŝďŝƚͲ'ŽůĨŽƵƌƐĞ&ŽŽĚĂŶĚĞǀĞƌĂŐĞDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚWůĂŶ of Exhibit A - Lease and Agreement 9674 b.Any deviation from the City’s noise ordinances shall require written City permission. The duration, hours and level of allowed amplification in such instances shall consider the proximity of the premises to other properties. 6.Lighting: All lighting at the facility will continue to be compliant with the City’s lighting ordinances. 7.Termination: Upon termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall deliver to the City the restaurant, bar, patio and lawn areas in clean and working order. ǆŚŝďŝƚͲ'ŽůĨŽƵƌƐĞ&ŽŽĚĂŶĚĞǀĞƌĂŐĞDĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚWůĂŶ of Exhibit A - Lease and Agreement 9775 E Q U I P M E N T S C H E D U L EITEMNOQTYEQUIPMENT CATEGORYEQUIPMENTREMARKSPLUG DIRECT NEMA ELECTRICAL AFF (IN) AMPS KW HP VOLTS PHASE ELECREMARKSHOT WATER SIZE (IN) HOT WATER AFF (IN) COLD WATER SIZE (IN) COLD WATER AFF (IN) DIRECT DRAIN SIZE (IN) DIRECT DRAIN AFF (IN) INDIR DRAIN SIZE (IN) MBTUH GAS SIZE (IN) GAS AFF (IN)PLUMBINGREMARKSMANUFACTURERMODEL NUMBER124 1 RACK, DUNNAGEJOHN BOOSJB015-SPARE NUMBER67 1LOT COOLER, WALK-INIMPERIAL BROWNCUSTOMDN 20.0120 1XSEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILSELECTRIC DOWN FROM ABOVE, FOR WALK-IN LIGHTS, SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS7.1 1 EVAPORATOR COIL, COOLERSEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS3/4"SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS7.2 1SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS7.39-20-SPARE NUMBER21 1 DISHTABLE, SOILED "L" SHAPEDSDT4-L7060SBK-R3-1/2"21.1 1 DISHTABLE SORTING SHELFADVANCE TABCODTA-79TABLE MOUNTED21.2 1 PRE‐RINSE FAUCET, W/ ADD ON FAUCET T&S BRASSB-0133-01-CR22 1 WAREWASHER, HIGH TEMPERATURECHAMPIONDH6000T-VHR12"41.0-46.0208 3X23/4"12"1-1/2"23 1 DISHTABLE, CLEANCDT6-S60SBK-L23.1 1 TUBULAR SHELVING, WALL MTD.BHS1648-T25-SPARE NUMBER26 1 CORNER SINK, (3) THREE COMPARTMENTE3BCS-184-2D1826.1 1 FAUCET, WALL / SPLASH MOUNT B-2414-CR-SC26.226.32728 1 TROUGH, FLOORFTSG-12604"2930-SPARE NUMBER31232 1 ICE MAKER, CUBE‐STYLEICE-O-MATICCIM1136FA72"13.9208 1X3/8"WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED THRU WATER FILTER32.1 1 BIN, ICEB700-301"32.2 1 FILTER, WATERIFQ232.34"33 1 ROLL‐IN HEATED CABINETCONTINENTALDL2WI-E96" 13.8208 1X34 4 REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER RACK, ROLL‐IN NEW AGE133535-371REACH‐IN REFRIGERATOR2RSN84" 6.91151X 5-15P1/339-40-411CONVECTION STEAMER, GASVULCANC24GA1016" 2.01201X0.3(2)3/4"18"1-1/2"(2)C.W. SUPPLY (1)FILTERED (1)UNFILTERED41.11FILTER, WATERSMF620 SYSTEMCONNECT FILTERED WATER SUPPLY TO ITEM #41421CONVECTION OVEN, GASVC55GD431WORK TABLE, 15", STAINLESS STEEL TOPEFT8-3015441RANGE, 60" 6 BURNERS, 24" CHARBROILER60SC-6B24CBN16" 4.01151X45-461GRIDDLE, GAS, COUNTERTOP936RX16" 1.01201X 5-15P46.11EQUIPMENT STAND, REFRIGERATED BASED36GN3.011511/54714849-50-51 1LOT COUNTER, CHEFS W/ HAND SINK6"VERIFY120/20814"W/ CONTROL PANELSTUB-UP, ELECTRIC CONNECTED TO FIXTURE MTD RECEPTACLES IN COUNTER, W/ CONVENIENCE OUTLETS, E.C. TO CONNECT POWER TO CONTOL PANEL1-1/2"51.1 151.2 1 FAUCET, DECK MOUNTT&S BRASSB-0228-CRSTUB-UP51.3 251.4 1 HOT FOOD WELL UNIT, DROP‐IN, ELECTRIC WELLSHT-200AF208 1X1.8-2.41/4"1"AUTO-FILL, INTER-CONNECT C.W. 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LOCATED ON ITEM #108112 1 REFRIGERATED WORK TOPBBS36C12"1.8120 1X5-15P3/4"&1/2"114115-116 1 ICE MAKER WITH BIN, CUBE‐STYLEICO-O-MATICICEU300HA116.1117 1 HEATED LOW TEMP HOLDING CABINET ALTO-SHAAM500-S12"8.4120 1X1.05-15P118 1 REACH‐IN REFRIGERATOR1RNGD119-120-121 1 BEER TAP COUNTER W/ TROUGH1/2"122 1 DISPENSING HEAD, DRAFT BEER, WALL MTD.BISQUE-8F-WM-MF123123.1123.2123.3 1 KEG STORAGE RACKCHANNELKAR48123.4 1 KEG STORAGE RACKCHANNELKAR80123.5 1 KEG STORAGE RACKCHANNELKAR60124-130-131 1 MOP SINK CABINETJOHN BOOSPBJC-224884-L3-1/2"1/2"36"1/2"36"TRA 43 LOCKER, 5 TIER 1 COLWINHOLTWL-551 SODA RACK, BAG-N-BOX1/2"72"72"20.0120 1XUTILITIES FOR CARBONATOR, BY VENDOR, VERIFY UTILITIESBY VENDORELECTRIC FOR CARBONATOR, BY VENDOR, VERIFY UTILITIES1LOT SHELVING, WIRE STORAGEMETRO2448NC31LOT SHELVING, WIRE STORAGEMETRO2460NCDN 0.81151XELECTRIC DOWN FROM ABOVE, SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILSCONDENSING UNIT, COOLER0.5 208-230 1XSEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS1LOT SHELVING, WIRE STORAGE, COOLER WALK-IN METRO2448NK38 1LOT FREEZER, WALK-INCUSTOMDN 20.0120 1XELECTRIC DOWN FROM ABOVE, FOR WALK-IN LIGHTS, SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS8.1 1 EVAPORATOR COIL, COOLER3/4"SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILSDN5.41XELECTRIC DOWN FROM ABOVE, SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS8.2 1SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILSCONDENSING UNIT, FREEZER1XSEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS8.3 1LOT SHELVING, WIRE STORAGE, FREEZER WALK-IN METRO2448NK3JOHN BOOS1/2"18"1/2"18"JOHN BOOSJOHN BOOS1LOT SHELVING, WIRE STORAGEMETRO1824NC24JOHN BOOS(3)3-1/2"T&S BRASS1/2"18"1/2"18"1 PRE‐RINSE FAUCET, W/ ADD ON FAUCET T&S BRASS5PR-8W061/2"18"1/2"18"1 TUBULAR SHELVING, WALL MTD.BHS1636-TJOHN BOOS26.4 1 TUBULAR SHELVING, WALL MTD.BHS1624-TJOHN BOOS1 SINK, HAND1-1/2"16"PBHS-W-0909-P-SSLR-XJOHN BOOS1/2"18"1/2"18"JOHN BOOS1LOT SHELVING, WIRE STORAGEMETRO2142NCWORK TABLE, 48", STAINLESS STEEL TOPST4-3048SSKW/ CASTERSJOHN BOOSICE-O-MATICICE-O-MATIC3/8"CONNECT FILTERED WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MAKER72"1 TROUGH, FLOORFTSG-1236JOHN BOOSSPARE NUMBER361SINK, HANDPBHS-W-0909-P-SSLR-XJOHN BOOS1-1/2"16"1/2"18"1/2"18"CONTINENTAL381EXHAUST HOODSEE SHEETS FS-7 THRU FS-7.4 FOR DETAILS38.22EXHAUST FAN38.31SUPPLY FAN38.11ELEC PAK / FIRE SUPRESSIONACCUREXXXDW-121.5-S XKC-CV-S-11-2-1-0BY OTHERXDGX-P116-H22-MFELECTRIC DOWN FROM ABOVE, FOR LIGHT SWITCH, SEE SHEETS FS-7 THRU FS-7.4 FOR DETAILSXDN 20.0ELECTRIC DOWN FROM ABOVE, FOR FANS SWITCH, SEE SHEETS FS-7 THRU FS-7.4 FOR DETAILSXDN 40.010.63XX1201208 313.32208 3208 32563/4"SEE SHEETS FS-7 THRU FS-7.4 FOR DETAILS2"BY OTHERS, GC TO CONFIRM UTILITIESBY OTHERS, GC TO CONFIRM UTILITIESSEE SHEETS FS-7 THRU FS-7.4 FOR DETAILSACCUREXBY OTHERACCUREXSPARE NUMBER1253/4"30"VULCAN3/4"18"VULCANDOUBLE STACKED UNIT16"&36"7.71201PER DECK1/2X503/4"30" PER DECK, 100,000 TOTAL BTUJOHN BOOSVULCAN3021"30"SPARE NUMBERVULCAN813/4"30"CONTINENTAL16"X 5-15PWORK TABLE, 15", STAINLESS STEEL TOPEFT8-3015JOHN BOOS1FRYER BATTERY, GAS7.0X244 1"30"PITCOSG14RS-2FDFOR FILTER1.7XFOR CONTROLS16"16"115111515-15P5-15PFRYER BATTERY, GASSPARE NUMBERBY FABRICATORCUSTOMOVERSHELF, DOUBLE TIER, TABLE MTD. BY FABRICATORCUSTOM1/2"6"1/2"6"HEAT LAMP20.3X2.44HATCOGRAHL-48D3ELECTRIC CONNECTED THRU ITEM #51 CONTROL PANEL, FIXTURE MTD. RECEPTACLE120 1ELECTRIC CONNECTED THRU ITEM #51 CONTROL PANEL, FIXTURE MTD. RECEPTACLECONTINENTALELECTRIC CONNECTED THRU ITEM #51 CONTROL PANEL, FIXTURE MTD. RECEPTACLE1 SANDWICH / SALAD PREP REFRIGERATOR CONTINENTAL4.51151X 5-15P1/4ELECTRIC CONNECTED THRU ITEM #51 CONTROL PANEL, FIXTURE MTD. RECEPTACLETABLE, "L" SHAPED WORK / PREP W/ SINKS BY FABRICATORCUSTOM1 FAUCET, DECK MOUNTT&S BRASSB-0221-CR1/2"18"1/2"18"SHELVES, WALL MTD.BY FABRICATORCUSTOMCONTINENTAL16" 2.461151X 5-15P1/558 1 UNDERCOUNTER FREEZERSWF27N-UCONTINENTAL16" 4.01151X 5-15P1/4SPARE NUMBERBEVERAGE COUNTER W/ HAND SINKBY FABRICATORCUSTOMGROMMET HOLES FOR UTILITIES1/2"18"1/2"18"120 148" 6.0X 5-15PWATER SUPPLY CONNECTED THRU WATER FILTERWATER FILTERBUNN39000.00073/8"18"CONNECT FILTERED WATER SUPPLY TO ITEM #62BUNN120 148" 14.0X 5-15P1/4"WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED THRU WATER FILTER63.1 1 WATER FILTERBUNN39000.00073/8"18"CONNECT FILTERED WATER SUPPLY TO ITEM #6364 1 COFFEE / TEA BREWER52200.0100BUNN120 148" 14.0X5-15P1/4"WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED THRU WATER FILTER64.1 1 WATER FILTERBUNN39000.00073/8"18"CONNECT FILTERED WATER SUPPLY TO ITEM #63SPARE NUMBER1 DISPENSER, BEVERAGE / ICELANCER85-4548H-111BY VENDOR48" 3.01151XBY VENDOR, VERIFY UTILITIES.3451/2"BY VENDOR, VERIFY UTILITIES1 ICE MAKER, CUBE‐STYLECIM0320FAICE-O-MATIC72"11.01151X3/8"WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED THRU WATER FILTER3/4"1 FILTER, WATERIFQ1ICE-O-MATIC3/8"CONNECT FILTERED WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MAKER18"SPARE NUMBER1LOT BAR TOP & FRONTBY MILLWORK / PERLICKCUSTOMBY OTHERS1LOT BAR DIE WALL, MODULARBY MILLWORK / PERLICKCUSTOM2BY OWNERTRASH CAN1 CORNER ANGLE FILLER1-1/2"PERLICKTS90D-FISPARE NUMBER1 SINK, HANDTS12HSNPERLICK1-1/2"3/8"12"12"3/8"12"PERLICK(2)1/2"12"12"(2)1/2"PERLICKSPARE NUMBER120/2401PERLICK113 1 UNDERBAR SINK UNITSTS53CPERLICK1-1/2"3/8"12"3/8"12"1LOT SHELVING, WIRE STORAGEMETRO1836NCSPARE NUMBER12"13.11151X3/8"WATER SUPPLY CONNECTED THRU WATER FILTER3/4"3/8"CONNECT FILTERED WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MAKER12"1 FILTER, WATERIFQ1ICE-O-MATICCONTINENTAL84" 6.01151X5-15P1/4SPARE NUMBERBY MILLWORK / PERLICKCUSTOMBY OTHERSSEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILSSEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS1LOT COOLER, KEG WALK-INCUSTOMDN 20.0120 1XSEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILSELECTRIC DOWN FROM ABOVE, FOR WALK-IN LIGHTS, SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS1 EVAPORATOR COIL, COOLERSEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS3/4"SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS1SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILSCONDENSING UNIT, COOLERSPARE NUMBERBY OWNERTRASH CANSEE SHEETS FS-7 THRU FS-7.4 FOR DETAILSBY OTHERS, GC TO CONFIRM UTILITIESSEE SHEETS FS-7 THRU FS-7.4 FOR DETAILSRUSSELLIMPERIAL BROWNIMPERIAL BROWNRL6A052ADARERFH055E4SDB-NTRUSSELLRUSSELLRUSSELLRL6E042DDARERFO160L4SDA-NT208-230208-2301.5RUSSELLRL6A052ADARERFH055E4SDB-NTRUSSELLDN 0.81151XELECTRIC DOWN FROM ABOVE, SEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILS0.5 208-230 1XSEE MANUFACTURE DWGS FOR DETAILSDATE:SHEET SIZESCALE:E1 size (30"x42")21_0913 INDEX OF SHEETSThis document and the information disclosed herein are theexclusive copyrighted property of Smith & Greene Company.They are instruments of service for this project only. No part of thisdocument may be made available, copied, reproduced ordistributed to others without the written consent ofSmith & Greene, a division of Edward Don & Company© 2019.THESE DRAWINGS ARE NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION UNLESS THEY BEARTHE APPROVAL STAMP OF JURISDICTIONAL REGULATING AGENCYTHE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN.Food Service Revision List# Description 5706 ARAPAHOE AVE/ BOULDER, CO 80303 FLATIRONS GOLF COURSEJCoontsDESIGNER303.775.9780 JC@SmithandGreene.comJSchwindtDESIGNER 720.425.7432 JeremiahS@SmithandGreene.comCKleinDESIGNER 513.344.5492 ChrisK@SmithandGreene.comFS-1 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULEFS-2 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT PLAN & SCHEDULEFS-3 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL PLAN & SCHEDULEFS-4 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT PLUMBING PLAN & SCHEDULEFS-5 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT SPECIAL CONDITIONS PLANFS-6 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT MECHANICAL PLANFS-7 HOOD DRAWINGFS-7.1 HOOD DRAWINGFS-7.2 HOOD DRAWINGFS-7.3 HOOD DRAWINGFS-7.4 HOOD DRAWINGFS-8 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-8.1 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-8.2 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-8.3 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-8.4 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-8.5 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-8.6 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-8.7 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-8.8 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-8.9 WALK-IN DRAWINGFS-9 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT ELEVATIONSFS-9.1 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT ELEVATIONSRELEASE TITLE21_0913 PERMIT SETFOLLOWING STANDARDS: NSF, UL AND NFPA-96. ALL NEW HOODSSHEET NOTESCLEAR SILICONE CAULK IN A NEAT WORKMAN LIKE MANNER.BACK SPLASHES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE SEALED TO WALLS WITHTO BEAR UL CLASSIFIED LABEL WITHOUT DAMPERS IN EXHAUSTVENT COLLARS. HOODS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET OR EXCEED50 FPM CAPTURE VELOCITY AT THE COOKING SURFACE EDGE ANDHAVE A 6" MIN. OVERHANG AT ALL EXPOSED COOKING AREAS.14.GAS SUPPLY TO ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHERE REQUIRED,6.THE REMOTE COMPRESSOR. ALL CONNECTIONS TO BE PROVIDEDVALVE, T-STAT, T-CLOCK AND MOTORS AND CONTROL WIRING TOWALL BACKING PROVIDED BY GENERAL CONTRACTOR.PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO SUPPLY GREASE TRAP AS REQUIREDALL CONDUIT RUN ON EXTERIOR (TOP) OF BOX.INSTALLATION AND WIRING TO BE PROVIDED BY THE "E.C." WITHALL WALK-IN BOX FIXTURES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE "K.E.C."ALL NEW EXHAUST HOODS WILL BE CONSTRUCTED TO MEET THEABOVE THE FLOOD LEVEL RIM WITH NO SHUT OFF DEVICESBEYOND THE DISCHARGE OF THE VACUUM BREAKER.VACUUM BREAKERS WHEN USED, TO BE MINIMUM OF SIX INCHESS/S LEGS.CASTERS WITH FLEXIBLE UTILITY QUICK DISCONNECTS OR FIXED ONALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER EXHAUST HOODS ARE EITHER ONBY THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.ALL WALK-IN BOX COILS REQUIRE CONNECTIONS TO SOLENOIDTHE HOOD FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF.SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ELECTRIC VALVE FOR FIRE-FUELSHUT-OFF. VALVE TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE "K.E.C." ANDINSTALLED BY THE "P.C." K.E.C. SHALL CONNECT VALVE TOBY CODE.13.12.10.11.9.8. 7.ELECTRICAL POWER TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHERE REQUIRED,SHUT-OFF. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL WIRE CONTROLCIRCUIT TO MICRO SWITCH PROVIDED BY KITCHEN EQUIPMENTCONTRACTOR ON HOOD FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM.SHALL BE PROVIDED THRU A SHUNT-TRIP SYSTEM FOR FIRE FUELREQUIREMENTS SHOWN ARE FOR ONE ITEM, TO DERIVESEE EQUIPMENT PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL ROUGH-IN DRAWINGSELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE MAG. STARTERS.DISCONNECT SWITCHES, INTERLOCKS AND THERMO-OVERLOADPLUMBING CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE STOP VALVES AHEAD OF ALL OPERATING HANDLES AND FAUCETS.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.TOTAL MULTIPLY BY QUANTITY SHOWN.FOODSERVICE NOTESPROTECTION WHERE REQUIRED.5.4.3.2.1.ALL EXHAUST HOODS TO BE A MIN. 22 GA. STAINLESS STEEL,ONLY. NO VEGETABLE WASHING OR FOOD PREP. TO BE DONESUPPORT ROOMS ARE FOR STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHINGU.L. LISTED, AND CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED TO ALL U.L.AND N.F.P.A. SPECIFICATIONS. EXHAUST DUCTS TO BE A MIN. 16 GA.STEEL. (TYPE 1 HOOD DUCTS TO HAVE WELDED SEAMS)ALL FLOOR TILE TO BE SMOOTH UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ANDWALKWAYS TO HAVE A LIGHT TEXTURE ONLY.ALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS TO HAVE A MIN. COMPARTMENTSIZE OF 18" X 18" X 12" DEEP, WITH A MIN. 18" DRAIN BOARDON EACH END. PROVIDE WITH 8" HIGH INTEGRAL BACK SPLASHAT ALL WALLS. (SEE FOOD SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIZESOF EACH ITEM.)OFF THE FLOOR TO BE PROVIDED IN ALL FOOD AND UTENSILSTORAGE ROOMS, TOILET, AND DRESSING ROOMS.A MIN. OF 20 FOOT CANDLES (215 LUX) OF LIGHT, MEASURED 30"OFF THE FLOOR TO BE PROVIDED IN ALL AREAS DURING GENERALALL SHELVING OVER WET AREAS (SINKS, MOP SINKS, ETC.)SHATTER SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS TO BEPROVIDED FOR ALL LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION,A MIN. OF 10 FOOT CANDLES (108 LUX) OF LIGHT, MEASURED 30"CONCEALED WITHIN THE BUILDING STRUCTURE TO AS GREATFLOOR SINKS UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST BE 50% EXPOSED ANDEASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING.ALL PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND GAS LINES SHALL BE AN EXTENT AS POSSIBLE.WORK, AND STORAGE AREAS.WILL BE STAINLESS STEEL.CLEANUP ACTIVITIES.HEALTH DEPT. NOTESSUPPLYING WARM WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 10 SECONDS.A HAND SINK IS PROVIDED IN EACH FOOD PREPARATION AREAWITH SINGLE SERVICE TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSER.3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE PROVIDED WITH MIXING VALVEFAUCETS CAPABLE OF REACHING EACH COMPARTMENT.A MIN. OF 20 FOOT CANDLES (215 LUX) OF LIGHT, MEASURED 30"OFF THE FLOOR TO BE PROVIDED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION,PACKAGING, AND PROCESSING AREAS.ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, FABRICATED ITEMS, AND THEIRALL STATIONARY EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES TO BE SEALED TOINSTALLATION SHALL MEET NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATIONTHE WALL OR ADJACENT EQUIPMENT. USE ALUMINUM COLOR ATSTAINLESS STEEL AND CLEAR AT ALL OTHERS.ALL SINKS IN THE FOOD FACILITY MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HOTWATER (MIN. 120 DEG. F.) AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDERPRESSURE AND WILL HAVE A PREMIXING FAUCET CAPABLE OF (N.S.F.) REQUIREMENTS.FS-1FOODSERVICEEQUIPMENTSCHEDULENTSSCALE: NTSFOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE176 Arapahoe AvenueArapahoe Avenue 55th Street55th StreetFlatirons Golf Course 5710 Arapahoe Avenue 5706 Arapahoe Avenue There are 2 address plats within the golf course property. Detail Exhibit C: Golf Course Food and Beverage Premise Areas New Clubhouse Building 5095 square feet Patio Area 3684 square feet Event Lawn ~12,000 square feet Storage Garage 294 square feet Garage 294 ft2 Clubhouse 5095 ft2 Patio 3684 ft2 Event Lawn ~12,000 ft2 77 EXHIBIT D GOLF COURSE FOOD AND BEVERAGE GUIDING PRINCIPLES The intent of this Exhibit D is to outline food and beverage Contractor agreements to capture the spirit of the Agreement. It may be updated with both Parties’ agreement and approval as operations commence and lessons are learned. Purpose of the Guiding Principles These guiding principles represent a shared statement about the nature of the Flatirons Golf Course and the manner in which the City and Contractor intend to collaborate in its management. 1.A Public Place. The Flatirons Golf Course is one of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department’s regional facilities and offers the opportunity for all community members to participate in the sport of golf. The golf course is characterized by beautiful mountain views and is a community resource and a public place. 2.Boulder Parks and Recreation Mission. The mission of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department is to promote the health and well- being of the entire Boulder community by collaboratively providing high-quality parks, facilities and programs. Fidelity to this mission is paramount to sustaining the spirit of the Flatirons Golf Course and fulfilling the goals of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 3.A Balanced Approach. The Flatirons Golf Course encompasses multiple golf operations and contractual uses and missions; the needs and interests of many must be balanced in keeping with principles 1 and 2 of this Exhibit D. Management decisions about surrounding uses should be made with sensitivity to potential impacts on the Flatirons Golf Course. At the same time, the Golf Course and restaurant should be managed and preserved in a manner consistent with the community’s sustainability goals and with sensitivity to impacts on surrounding residential neighborhoods. 4.Collaborative Place Management. To achieve the balanced approach described in principle 3, the Flatirons Golf Couse (including the restaurant leasehold) must be collaboratively managed. In particular, the following components of collaborative place management must be clearly defined and agreed to by the City and Contractor with the city retaining final approval authority: 4a. Roles and Responsibilities. 78 The City and the Contractor have the joint responsibility of supporting and enhancing the spirit and unique character of the Flatirons Golf Course through collaborative place management as well as the responsibility of managing specific public and private assets: 1.Contractor has the role of enhancing the visitors’ experience at the Flatirons Golf Course through delivery of its restaurant, bar and events program. The Contractor also has the responsibility, under its lease with the city, of managing certain public assets in a manner consistent with its Boulder Parks and Recreation mission and these guiding principles. 2. The City has multiple roles, including: a.Owner of the underlying land throughout the Flatirons Golf Course, the Golf Shop, the restaurant, bar, kitchen, patio, and lawn adjacent to the patio in the leasehold, serving in this role as landlord. Importantly, honoring the community benefit of the facility. b.Manager of the public infrastructure throughout the Flatirons Golf Course and of the public assets outside the leasehold, including all the golf course and golf shop and golf amenities; and c.Regulator in terms of City laws. The City has the responsibility of representing the interests and priorities of the community at-large; maintaining safe and efficient access to and within the site; and coordinating policy and action in a manner consistent with these guiding principles. 4b. Thresholds for Collaborative Processes. Effective collaboration among the core entities responsible for the Flatirons Golf Course management is critical. In general, the collaborative processes between Contractor and the City and the public should proportionately increase as the scope of the proposed change increases. 1.Threshold 1: Minor Modifications and Operational Changes. These encompass site or facility changes that do not involve significant changes to the site or public building exteriors; are led and financed primarily by a single party; and are consistent with these guiding principles. Coordination and collaboration between Contractor and the City is essential. 2.Threshold 2: Significant Modifications and Operational Changes Led by a Single Party. These are changes to the site or facilities that significantly alter a City-owned building’s exterior, involve new construction or demolition, significantly alter historic site patterns or designs, and/or represent a significant change in use. This EXHIBIT D GOLF COURSE FOOD AND BEVERAGE GUIDING PRINCIPLES 79 level of change may be proposed by a single party but will require a higher degree of coordination and collaboration early in the process to address the concerns or needs of other parties and ensure consistency with these guiding principles. The resulting process may or may not lead to shared financial responsibility, but should ensure transparency, opportunities for public input and clarity and timeliness of decision making for the concerned party(ies). Examples of this type of change include the potential development permanent shade or tent structures within the leasehold. 3.Threshold 3: Significant Modifications and Operational Changes. These are changes similar in scope or impact to those in Threshold 2, but which would clearly benefit from joint interest in their planning and implementation. Due to the shared interest, these may require an even higher degree of collaboration early and throughout the process. An example of this type of change includes but is not limited to the following: Significant changes to operational hours or schedules, significant changes to use and/or allowed uses of site. 5.Guiding Policy Documents. To support a collaborative approach to management of the Restaurant area key operational policy documents should be jointly developed and adopted by the core parties. These include, but are not limited to, common area Standard of Practice Procedures for the Flatirons Golf Course Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs). 6.Public Information and Input. Because the management of the Golf Course and restaurant is a shared responsibility across the two (2) Parties, it could be difficult for the public to find complete and accurate information regarding planning and management-related issues for the area. A shared approach to providing public information and opportunities for public input shall be developed and implemented to support these principles’ goals for collaborative stewardship in the public interest. EXHIBIT D GOLF COURSE FOOD AND BEVERAGE GUIDING PRINCIPLES 80 EXHIBIT E GOLF COURSE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN The City’s Parks and Recreation Department (BPR) manages all areas of the Flatirons Golf Course with a balance of preservation and recreation as outlined in the vision from the Boulder Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This Management Plan outlines operation agreements between BPR and Contractor of the indoor/outdoor full-service restaurant. Per the terms of this Agreement, this Exhibit E must be complied with by both Parties. The Management Plan will be reviewed annually by both Parties. The annual review of The Management Plan and data and feedback will be collected throughout the first high season and considered in the After-Action Review (AAR) conducted. The AAR determines how the City applies an adaptive management approach to resource protection and enhancement as outlined in the Flatirons Operations and in the Boulder Parks and Recreation Master Plan. An adaptive management approach involves the ongoing monitoring of resource conditions, assessment of the effectiveness of management actions, revisions of management actions based on new information from research and learning from experience. A.OPERATIONS: The Parties intend mutual utilization of exterior lawn space which will substantially contribute to their respective success under this Agreement and the Parties shall work together in good faith to ensure a pleasant visiting experience for guests, avoiding conflicts with the public’s enjoyment of the Golf Course. The Parties shall strive for complementary and thoughtful scheduling and management of special events and scheduled bookings through regular communications between the Parties. B.HOURS OF OPERATIONS: Contractor hours of operation are listed this Agreement. 1.Events: The Parties agree that Contractor may utilize the leasehold area and exterior lawn space for private/special events, as reserved by guests and clients of Contractor. The restaurant, bar, public bathrooms, lawn and patio space, is to be available for general public usage. a.Contractor shall make a good faith effort to book and accommodate small and medium-size events, up 175 maximum people, in the designated event areas as listed on Exhibit D of this Agreement. Events may include golf and non-golf functions. The Golf Director will coordinate with Contractor on this effort, but Contractor will take the lead as part of managing its independent business plan per the terms of this Agreement. b.The lawn and event areas will be open for coordinated programs, including golf course programmed golf -related events and community special events. c.The Parties agree that the restaurant is a City amenity, and that Contractor shall provide community benefited events negotiated as part of the terms of this Agreement. Events must not negatively impact the site, wildlife or neighbors. 81 d.The parking lot and restrooms are shared amenities. Coordination between Contractor and golf services during peak times/season and lawn events will be required. Any large event exceeding 175 attendees may require an alternative transportation plan. e.Contractor shall operate a minimum of one (1) mobile beverage cart during peak season. 2.Private Events: Private events facilitated by Contractor are allowed through this Agreement, with requirements to ensure they are a value-add for the community and minimize impacts on the site, wildlife or neighbors. These events are governed by the City’s ordinances and regulations, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department policies, this Agreement and this Exhibit E. Private events must end by midnight, as per this Agreement. Private events that are allowed with no additional permission from the City include: a.Those that do not require any noise variance for additional amplified sound; b.Those that do not require support from City staff (e.g., any activity past 9:00 p.m.); or c.Those that do not exceed 200 attendees. 3.Special Events: Special events are governed by all requirements of the City’s Special Events Guide a.Notice of booking Special Events shall comply with all relevant local and state ordinances, and be immediately communicated to the Flatirons Golf Course Point of Contact and no less than seven (7) business days prior to a scheduled event and will include: i.Site Manager on Duty for the event must be listed and onsite during event; ii.Anticipated guest count maximum; iii.Anticipated number of vehicles and whether special vehicle access shall be requested; iv. Event hours; including pre/post event preparation; v. Anticipated use and duration of amplified sound; vi.Anticipated service of alcoholic beverages, as applicable; and EXHIBIT E GOLF COURSE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 82 vii.Subject to written City approval, any request for alternative hours or access associated with the event. 4.Schedule: Contractor has the exclusive authority to book, manage and schedule artists for entertainment and shall be responsible for any violations or fines associated with Contractor’s arranged or facilitated facility or premises amplified sound. a.If the City otherwise schedules use outside of the leasehold including, but not limited to, Special Event Blackout Dates, the City shall promptly notify Contractor in order to avoid scheduling conflicts. Such City activities may include, but shall not be limited to, daytime, and weekday utilization of the area for coordination of programming and youth camp shade areas, smaller private parties secured directly through the City, special events such as city golf tournaments, and community gatherings. In those instances, the City agrees to position Contractor as the preferred restaurant caterer and sole alcohol licensure/bartending service available. b.The Parties agree that the restaurant is a City amenity and that the Contractor shall provide catering (food only) for up to six (6) City-presented events at the restaurant without facility rental costs and otherwise at cost each year during the Term of this Agreement. Such civic use may include, but shall not be limited to, neighbor or volunteer appreciation events, community open-house or engagement, board or commission retreats or City staff meetings. The City shall annually determine and identify the City-presented events and potential civic uses and dates will be cleared with Contractor to ensure there are no conflicts with other events. The Parties agree that such activities shall be limited during the season, shall prefer non- weekend dates in the off-season, and be coordinated with Contractor to limit business impacts. c.Golf Course programming and tournaments will be considered as first priority during golf course operation hours. The Parties will strive for complementary and thoughtful scheduling and management of special events and scheduled bookings through regular communications between the Parties. 5.Sound: All sound will adhere to the City’s noise ordinances. a.Outdoor amplified sound and/or live performances shall be for the public’s enjoyment; and EXHIBIT E GOLF COURSE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN 83 b.Any deviation from the City’s noise ordinances shall require written City permission. The duration, hours and level of allowed amplification in such instances shall consider the proximity of the premises to other properties. 6.Lighting: All lighting at the facility will continue to be compliant with the City’s lighting ordinances. 7.Termination: Upon termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall deliver to the City the restaurant, bar, patio and lawn areas in clean and working order. 84 C I T Y O F B O U L D E R PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: November 27, 2023 AGENDA TITLE: Facility Evaluation: Updated Annual Process PRESENTERS: Scott Schuttenberg, Deputy Director Megann Lohman, Senior Manager, Recreation Stephanie Munro, Senior Manager, Regional Facilities Stacy Cole, Facility Manager, Boulder Reservoir Chris Passarelli, Data Analyst EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This item provides the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) with highlights of the end-of-season facility evaluations for Scott Carpenter Pool and the Boulder Reservoir. This process simplifies the After Action Review (AAR) of previous years while still including a public questionnaire and a thorough review of operational data to inform areas for additional review and 2024 operations. PRAB’s role in this matter is to provide feedback on the evaluation, its findings, and the proposed next steps. BACKGROUND: Boulder’s Parks and Recreation Department (BPR), in alignment with the BPR Service Delivery Model and industry best practices, uses adaptive management principles to continually evaluate and improve services to best support all community users. Operational decisions are guided by engagement, research, and policy, the latter of which is driven provided by the 2022 BPR Department Plan. Boulder Reservoir staff have conducted an After Action Review for several years after the end of peak season to gather and evaluate community input and data. This process was expanded to Scott Carpenter Pool in 2022, and in the past has contributed to updates 85 to boat permit and storage pricing, lake use, and other operational questions that arise following multiple touch points with the PRAB. For 2023 staff have streamlined and clarified the AAR process to better align it with standard Facility Evaluations and consistency with the Service Delivery Model. The Reservoir and Scott Carpenter are again included in the department’s end-of-summer questionnaire and evaluation process and with a simplified review schedule. The questionnaire also is now built on a foundation of shared common questions regarding community members’ priorities and satisfaction, supplemented by facility-specific questions that delve into particular operational priorities at each site. In 2024, BPR will expand the evaluation process to include additional facilities throughout the BPR system. ANALYSIS: Questionnaire results are summarized in a systemwide section, followed by details specific to Scott Carpenter Pool and to the Boulder Reservoir. SYSTEMWIDE: This year’s facility evaluation covered the Boulder Reservoir and the Scott Carpenter Pool to establish a baseline of both common and facility-specific questions. There were 965 full or partial survey responses. Visitation statistics were pulled through October 10, 2023, in alignment with the release schedule of the survey. The Reservoir’s flank season extended through the end of October, but additional visits are minimal during this season. Common facility survey questions included measuring visitors’ perceptions of importance and satisfaction with broad amenity categories (such as customer service, safety, and cleanliness), as well as preferred entry method and frequency of visitation. Entry method was collected from all questionnaire participants (see Figure 1). This information contextualizes both the habits of visitors to the seasonal facilities, as well as indicating how well the response pool correlates to all visitors to BPR facilities. Staff carefully considers these response rates compared to the portfolio of active memberships to assess how well the questionnaire results mirror the community, and which groups are over- or under-represented in the results: •With 435 completed responses from unlimited membership users, out of about 5,900 live memberships at the height of summer, an “average” response rate (neither over nor underrepresented) would be about 7% if perfectly distributed (i.e., that percentage of passholders of each membership type responded to the questionnaire). •Annual and monthly passholders were slightly overrepresented, responding to the questionnaire at rates of approximately 12% and 11% respectively. •Seasonal passes, including the Unlimited Summer Fun and the Reservoir Only passes, were more heavily overrepresented: approximately 25% of all these passholders responded to the survey, or over 3 times the expected response rate. These passes are designed for consistent users of the seasonal outdoor facilities, and 86 the results indicate that these users are especially engaged in these facilities and services. • The strong representation above is offset by a low response rate among Financial Aid (FA) users. 35 of the responses, or nearly 4%, indicate use of the pass. But with over 2,800 FA memberships active in 2023 (50% of all unlimited passes), around 200 responses were needed to achieve the average response rate. Instead, just over 1% of FA pass holders (versus the benchmark 6%) responded to the questionnaire. Staff are aware that many FA passes are frequently activated but not used, which may contribute to this gap in addition to other barriers to explore. These relative differences in representation indicate a need for targeted outreach and enhanced accessibility for both facilities and engagement procedures, particularly for historically disadvantaged communities that may face additional barriers to engagement. Staff look forward to identifying any shifts in these trends when the Facility Evaluation process is expanded to additional sites in 2024. Figure 1: Entry Method across all facilities Operating Hours: Staff also assessed the balance of operating hours at both facilities compared to entry volume by time (Attachment A). User groups are interested in holding practices and programming outside of the existing hours, and any expansion in operating hours would need to achieve cost recovery in line with the adopted Fee Policy. Analysis of entry data at both sites shows spikes in entries at the time of existing user group practices but does not indicate latent demand by the broader public. In other words, if hours were extended, the entry spikes associated with user groups would move in time, 87 but access would not be significantly expanded to those that are not visiting already. An exception to this is evening hours at Scott Carpenter Pool, if resources allow. SCOTT CARPENTER POOL Survey results in relation to Scott Carpenter included responses from 559 community members to general questions with 433 individuals electing to answer further questions about the location: Visitation shows 71% of respondents self-reported as general customers/visitors of the facility. 20% participated during rentals from reoccurring user groups. 7% self-identified as a parent or family member of a visitor. Other visitor types included camp/class participants, special event attendees and neighbors of the facility. 42% of respondents visited the facility more than 11 times this summer. Another 35% visited between 4-10 times and 28% visited between 1-3 times. Facility Experience Importance vs Satisfaction was measured on a four-point Likert scale from 1- not satisfied to 4 – satisfied. The results show that safety and cleanliness are the most important factors for the public and that safety and customer service are the areas patrons are most satisfied with. Average ratings across categories are displayed in the graph below, Figure 2. The average satisfaction score for all measurements ranges from 3.57 to 3.87 showing satisfied as the most common answer. Figure 2: Relative Importance and Satisfaction with Scott Carpenter Pool services Customer Service, 3.79 Safety, 3.87 Cleanliness, 3.76Design & Amenities, 3.66 Value, 3.57 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4Satisfaction Importance Scott Carpenter: Service Importance vs. Satisfaction 88 Leisure pool amenity preferences (see Figure 3) indicated the Lazy River, the zero- depth area with play structure, and the drop slide with diving platform should be prioritized in operations. Figure 3: Leisure Pool amenity prioritization at Scott Carpenter Pool Prioritizing Services: When asked about opportunities to expand services, community members were most interested in allocating additional open swim time in the lap pool for leisure swimming and introducing evening leisure pool hours (see Figure 4). 89 Figure 4: Amenity and Programming Priorities if resources permit Preferences were split in the operations of other features: when asked whether or not inflatable tubes should be used in the Lazy River, just 52% of respondents preferred tubes not to be used. Similarly, a slight majority of 57% indicated that they prefer the lap pool in its 50 meter long-course configuration. Additional survey questions included those in reference to merchandise preferences, concessions, and open-ended responses. All feedback received will be reviewed along with additional data to inform future year operations. Concessions feedback for Scott Carpenter is also shared directly with the concession vendor. Operational data gathered in addition to survey results includes facility usage, staff schedules, applicable weather patterns and budget actuals for expense and revenue. Staff will use all data available to inform future operational plans for the facility, also considering the availability of resources. Financial aid data is also reviewed thoughtfully through the analysis process to help ensure that proposed changes do not have a negative impact on those most in need of services and to aid in prioritizing limited opportunities to expand services. Attachment A includes a breakdown of facility usage by hour on average for Scott Carpenter in the main season and flank season. BOULDER RESERVOIR Survey results in relation to the Reservoir included responses from 447 community members to the common question set, while 320 of those individuals elected to also answer additional facility-specific questions. 90 Visitation shows 72% of respondents self-reported as general customers/visitors of the facility. 17% participated during rentals from reoccurring user groups. 5% self-identified as a special event attendee. Other visitor types included camp/class participants, parents/family members of a participant, and neighbors of the facility. 28% of respondents visited the facility more than 11 times this summer. Another 34% visited between 4-10 times and 38% visited between 1-3 times. Facility Experience Importance vs Satisfaction was measured on a four-point Likert scale from 1: Not Satisfied to 4: Fully Satisfied. The results show that safety, cleanliness, and value are the most important factors for the public and that safety and customer service are the areas patrons are most satisfied with. Average ratings across categories are displayed in Figure 5 below. The average satisfaction score for all measurements ranges from 2.89 to 3.72 representing a satisfaction level midway between somewhat satisfied and satisfied with a notable exception being the perceived entrance value at the facility. Figure 5: Relative Importance and Satisfaction with Boulder Reservoir services Reservoir Specific Questions Main Building: The Reservoir staff operated limited concession sales at the Main Building in 2023, selling food items from an outside vendor on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during high season operating hours. To support implementation of the community-approved concept plan of the Main Building, the questionnaire included questions on food and Customer Service, 3.67 Safety, 3.72 Cleanliness, 3.5Design & Amenities, 3.52 Value, 2.89 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.1 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.9 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4Satisfaction Importance Boulder Reservoir: Service Importance vs. Satisfaction 91 beverage services at the site. •Alcohol: At the highest level, 45% of respondents supported alcohol sales at the Reservoir, while 29% were against, and the remaining 26% were unsure or had no preference. See Figure 6. Responses were split on whether or not service should only offer open or closed container, but there was a clear preference for emphasizing local or craft offerings if alcohol is sold. •Concessions: Respondents were open-minded, with 42% expressing no preference on the format for sales in the Main Building. Of those with preferences, though, there was strong support of counter food sales with or without additional sundries on offer (sunscreen, towels, etc.). See Figure 7. Sustainability Discount: BPR encourages multi-modal visits throughout the system in alignment with department and city sustainability goals to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips and encourage alternative transport methods. Beginning in 2022, the Reservoir instituted a 25% discount on daily entrance fees by multi-occupant vehicles Figure 6: Opinions on Alcohol Service at Reservoir Figure 7: Concession format preferences at Boulder Reservoir 92 and arrivals by foot or bike during the high season. This discount could not be practically applied to users visiting with an unlimited membership pass. Analysis determined that in 2022, this program reduced gate revenue by approximately $46,000. Approximately half of the daily visits (does not include membership access) enjoyed the discount. In 2023 these discounted sustainability entrances continued to make up 50% of daily entries (22,643 out of 45,233). Based on the balance of age and residency status of the scans, BPR absorbed a revenue reduction of $52,000 to offer this program this year. Small Watercraft Permits: All users of personal small watercraft such as kayaks, stand- up paddleboards, and canoes must purchase an annual Small Watercraft (SWC) permit at the beginning of the year and agree to the Reservoir rules and terms. To balance lake use with sail and powerboat users and reduce the risk of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS), historically a limited number of full-season and weekday-only SWC permits have been offered. Those unable to secure a permit may instead rent onsite from partners Rocky Mountain Paddleboard (RMP). Particularly since the beginning of the pandemic, BPR staff and RMP witnessed a sharp increase in SWC demand. Since then, the Reservoir has expanded the number of permits available: in 2023, all 1,700 full-season permits sold out, while only about 700 of the 1,500 weekday permits sold. Customer feedback has also indicated a strong preference for full season passes, and since the high-water mark of the pandemic demand for this activity has waned both locally and industry-wide. Because the crowding pressures have diminished staff are considering making more SWC permits available in 2024 (see Next Steps). NEXT STEPS: By reviewing this operational data (Research) and public feedback (Engagement) in the context of adopted Policy, BPR staff have considered all three prongs of adaptive management for these two facilities in 2023. Through this process, staff have identified operational changes and areas for additional exploration. The results of this process will be shared out to community members through the department website and email lists. Any operating changes that pertain to leases or significant shifts to services will be presented to PRAB at that time, such as Main Building lease, etc. Aligned with the city’s Racial Equity Plan and the 2022 BPR Plan, there is an opportunity to seek and incorporate feedback from community members of color. Identified in the city’s Racial Equity Plan is strategy 4.3, which focuses on high-quality community engagement. This requires staff to develop, share, and incorporate best practices and resources to support accessible, inclusive, and welcoming engagement. Also, to create collaborative opportunities to plan and implement engagement with people of color. From the Racial Equity Plan (pg.12), this passage highlights why understanding the experience of people of color in city facilities is so important: 93 “Across the United States, a person’s race remains a key predictor of access, opportunity, safety, and well-being. Boulder is no exception to this. According to the American Community Survey, in 2017 the overall poverty rate in Boulder County was 12.6% for white individuals but jumped to an average of 23.4% for all other races and 23.5% for Latino county residents.” For 2023 staff did not collect demographic data as part of the evaluation process and so do not currently understand how a person of color’s experience or hopes for the facility may differ at our locations. BPR will identify options to better understand the experience of people of color either by requesting voluntarily provided demographic data in future years' evaluations or by exploring focus groups or other targeted engagements ahead of 2024 summer operations. Staff will consult with city racial equity and engagement leaders to better understand how to thoughtfully get additional data for the 2024 operating year and future years. There is also an opportunity to better engage financial aid pass-holders to ensure their perspectives and opinions are equitably represented. Financial aid pass-holders represented over 7% of usage across all facilities in the summer, however, survey responses from those self-identified as financial aid pass-holders only accounted for roughly 4% of survey responses. This does not give an accurate representation to best support the community. Staff will also consult with city racial equity and engagement leaders to thoughtfully get additional data to inform the 2024 operating year and to improve the initial data collection for future years. Targeted focus groups, consulting with the city Community Connectors-in-Residence or other forms of micro engagements to remove barriers and increase representative feedback may be necessary. Unrelated to the facility evaluation process, in 2024, there will be changes to the financial aid program to make it even more accessible to the community as the qualifying AMI percentage is increasing from 50% to 60%. Staff recommended this change to better align AMI qualifiers with other community partners, and with the upcoming universal income pilot. SCOTT CARPENTER POOL Staff are pleased to see the strong satisfaction scores at Scott Carpenter Pool this season, and 2024 operations will be informed by this feedback. Some operational questions received especially strong responses from FA pass users. Specifically, staff will: 1. Explore options to meet the clear demand for additional evening leisure swim hours in the lap pool while balancing lap swimming schedules, particularly in the context of limited in-town lap swimming options. 2. Explore opportunities to extend leisure pool hours past 6 p.m. to increase access. Entry data indicated that evening availability will especially benefit FA membership holders. 3. Coordinate future staff schedules to ensure the most popular amenities are prioritized for the community. The Lazy River feature scored highly across the general population but was especially endorsed by FA respondents. The 94 zero-depth area with play structure, and the drop slide/diving platform were also highly favored and will be prioritized. BOULDER RESERVOIR In addition to providing a strong baseline for satisfaction and prioritization, the 2023 responses provide helpful insight on adjustments to upcoming 2024 operations: Main Building: Operating concession services over the counter at the Main Building provided a short-term solution for the high season in 2023. This approach did not cover direct or indirect costs. BPR staff are exploring options to support operations that meet customers’ needs and add value to the experience through the high seasons of 2024-2025 while simultaneously developing a Reservoir Management Plan in 2024. This plan will include an updated vision for the Main Building to best support the needs of the Reservoir as a regional facility for the broader community. Sustainability: BPR supports the city’s climate goals and will continue to encourage multi-modal visits, though this program may not be strongly incentivizing changes to behavior and comes with a significant revenue impact. BPR will assess the sustainability discount alongside alternate programs as part of Reservoir Management Plan to be conducted in 2024. Small Watercraft Permits: As outlined in the Reservoir Plan boating services is one of the Boulder Reservoir water -based recreational core services that provide opportunities for the community and the regional area. BPR staff offered 1700 Season permits, which sold out in 3 days as opposed to 24 hours sold in the past and 1500 weekday permits which did not sell out. BPR staff plan to offer unlimited number of weekday SWC permits and 2000 season SWC permits. QUESTIONS FOR THE PRAB: 1. Does the PRAB have any questions on the results of the Facility Evaluation questionnaire? 2. Does the PRAB have any questions or guidance for the development of a future all- inclusive Facility Evaluation process? Attachments: Attachment A: Entries by time of day at Scott Carpenter Pool during High and Flank seasons 95 ATTACHMENT A: Attendance at Scott Carpenter Pool by time of day during High and Flank Seasons, comparing general population financial aid users. 96 Report for Unified AAR Completion Rate:82.2% Complete 793 Partial 172 Totals: 965 Response Counts Unified AAR 1 Attachment A 97 1. Which sites did you visit and have feedback to share? Unified AAR PercentBoulder Reservoir Scott Carpenter Pool 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Value Percent Responses Boulder Reservoir Scott Carpenter Pool 54.7%510 67.5%630 2 Attachment A 98 2. How did you most frequently access Parks & Rec facilities this year? Unified AAR 34% Daily Entry Fee 21% Punches 13% Unlimited Pass: Monthly 9% Unlimited Pass: Seasonal (Summer Fun, Reservoir-Only) 20% Unlimited Pass: Annual (other than financial assistance) 4% Unlimited Pass: Financial Assistance Value Percent Responses Daily Entry Fee Punches Unlimited Pass: Monthly Unlimited Pass: Seasonal (Summer Fun, Reservoir- Only) Unlimited Pass: Annual (other than financial assistance) Unlimited Pass: Financial Assistance Totals: 953 33.9%323 20.5%195 12.8%122 8.9%85 20.3%193 3.7%35 3 Attachment A 99 3. What best describes your relationship/interaction with the Boulder Reservoir? Unified AAR 72% Customer/visitor 17% User group participant (you visited as part of a group that hosts practices/workouts at the facility) 2% Camp or Class participant 2% Parent or family member of participant 5% Special event attendee 2% Neighbor Value Percent Responses Customer/visitor User group participant (you visited as part of a group that hosts practices/workouts at the facility) Camp or Class participant Parent or family member of participant Special event attendee Neighbor Totals: 448 71.7%321 17.0%76 1.8%8 2.2%10 5.1%23 2.2%10 4 Attachment A 100 4. Approximately how many times did you visit the Boulder Reservoir this year? Unified AAR 38% 1-3 34% 4-10 28% 11+ Value Percent Responses 1-3 4-10 11+ Totals: 448 37.5%168 34.4%154 28.1%126 5 Attachment A 101 1. Not important at all 2. Not very important 3. Somewhat important 4. Very important (no opinion) Responses Customer Service Count Row % 18 4.0% 51 11.4% 193 43.2% 179 40.0% 6 1.3% 447 Safety Count Row % 15 3.4% 27 6.0% 106 23.7% 294 65.8% 5 1.1% 447 Cleanliness Count Row % 5 1.1% 11 2.5% 88 19.7% 337 75.4% 6 1.3% 447 Design & Amenities Count Row % 21 4.7% 82 18.3% 200 44.7% 137 30.6% 7 1.6% 447 Entrance value Count Row % 8 1.8% 24 5.4% 125 28.0% 269 60.2% 21 4.7% 447 Totals Total Responses 447 5. Boulder Reservoir: How IMPORTANT are the following factors to your experience? Unified AAR 6 Attachment A 102 1: Dissatisfied 2: Somewhat Dissatisfied 3: Somewhat Satisfied 4: Satisfied (No opinion) Responses Overall Experience Count Row % 24 5.4% 36 8.1% 116 26.0% 266 59.5% 5 1.1% 447 Customer Service Count Row % 13 2.9% 19 4.3% 58 13.0% 317 70.9% 40 8.9% 447 Safety Count Row % 10 2.2% 14 3.1% 59 13.2% 335 74.9% 29 6.5% 447 Cleanliness Count Row % 14 3.1% 34 7.6% 105 23.5% 275 61.5% 19 4.3% 447 Design & Amenities Count Row % 10 2.2% 31 6.9% 104 23.3% 262 58.6% 40 8.9% 447 Entrance Value Count Row % 63 14.1% 79 17.7% 122 27.3% 157 35.1% 26 5.8% 447 Totals Total Responses 447 6. Boulder Reservoir: How SATISFIED were you with each of the following? Unified AAR 7 Attachment A 103 7. How do you get information about the Boulder Reservoir? If you would like to join the email list, click here! (The link will open in a new window) Unified AAR PercentWebsite Calling the gate/office Social Media Email list In-person conversations with staff 0 20 40 60 80 Value Percent Responses Website Calling the gate/office Social Media Email list In-person conversations with staff 72.5%316 12.8%56 8.7%38 39.2%171 21.1%92 8 Attachment A 104 8. Would you like to answer additional questions about the Boulder Reservoir? (approximately 5 minutes) Unified AAR 28% No 72% Yes Value Percent Responses No Yes Totals: 447 28.4%127 71.6%320 9 Attachment A 105 9. How was your experience of navigating around the Reservoir facility? Unified AAR 1% 1 – Very Negative 7% 2 – Slightly Negative 34% 3 – Slightly Positive 58% 4 – Very Positive Value Percent Responses 1 – Very Negative 2 – Slightly Negative 3 – Slightly Positive 4 – Very Positive Totals: 314 1.3%4 6.7%21 34.4%108 57.6%181 10 Attachment A 106 10. We have been using the online system for purchasing permits, entry memberships, and onsite storage as well as signing the permit agreements. How was your experience with that system? Unified AAR 4% 1 – Very Negative 12% 2 – Slightly Negative 24% 3 – Slightly Positive 25% 4 – Very Positive 36% N/A - I did not use the online system Value Percent Responses 1 – Very Negative 2 – Slightly Negative 3 – Slightly Positive 4 – Very Positive N/A - I did not use the online system Totals: 317 3.5%11 11.7%37 24.3%77 24.6%78 36.0%114 11 Attachment A 107 11. When you used the online system, did you use the How To/Tutorial documents? Unified AAR 20% Yes 80% No Value Percent Responses Yes No Totals: 201 19.9%40 80.1%161 12 Attachment A 108 ResponseID Response 44 Too many documents to read/initial. 46 A on-site boat wash would be great , even if it was a water hose 51 The rush to get the pass was stressful but I'm not sure how you make that easier. 56 The confusion relates to the dimensions-- people and passes. I get passes for two people and two SUPs. It's hard to tell if I should get two for one person or one for each person. 65 The permits for small watercraft - there is no pre-planning for when that registration opens. I received an email the day they went live but couldn't sign up that day due to limited internet. At that point only weekday SUP was available which limited the amount of time I could come paddle. You should send an email to previous purchasers first and then open to general public 73 the onsite storage is out of sync with the permit... it is hard to get any information and last year i was offered storage, but no permit. this year permit but no storage... that doesn't make sense or help. i kept thinking i'd be offered storage, but nothing, which made another barrier to using the permit 78 It's probably me. Old and not tech savy 80 The availability of something like paddle board passes seems so crazy to limit. I can see the reason for speedboats— but come on— is there really a fear of too many paddle boards or kayaks??? 89 Organize the permits by order of location so the boat permits are easier to find. Group together all the reservoir permits. 94 I think that permits for small watercraft should go on sale at a time when all members of our community might be able to log in and order (I.e. in the evening and not at 10am when it's only rich white ladies at home who can log in during the day). 97 purchase all passes at one time... limit 2 per person is not great for a family of 4 that have 4 watercraft. Have gotten 3 before and ran out of second watercraft passes. Needed to use neighbor to buy a fourth watercraft pass. I don't understand why I can't just buy 4 passes and provide 2 adult names in a single operation. 110 If a customer had a permit last year, he should not have to re-enter all the information for the boat & mooring again the next year. Only the insurance form needs to be filled out. 115 discussion of what has been purchased and what hasn't 12. Is there anything that would have improved the online purchase experience? Unified AAR 13 Attachment A 109 116 Permits for paddleboarders could have a legacy entry, say 24 hrs before opening the permits to the public 117 it could be more intuitive. 119 you should have access to what has been paid and for what each year 122 Develop a less complex process. 125 Let cyclists and runners pass through the South Gate for free . It's ridiculous that I can ride north to south through the Res but not south to north. 131 Make it easier to do the boat pass, upload docs, etc 140 no 145 I was unable to find the household monthly pass on the website to purchase. I had to call to purchase that one. 215 I gave up. 241 Simplify the products. You guys have taken what should be a simple user friendly amenity and fee structure and completely over managed it. Union Reservoir in Longmont is a great example of how an amenity like this can be run effectively. 282 nothing in particular 315 Not sure. 371 Better communication on when to purchase paddle pass 376 Not sure if this is where I provide this feedback, but I feel that the permitting process for stand up paddle boards needs to be revisited. It is far to restrictive for people who live in the community and want to use their own board on the reservoir. 377 It wasn't clear how to get two small boat passes (I have two sailboards) 429 The watercraft permits run out quickly. I only used it two times this summer 448 More permits available for small craft (Paddleboards) ResponseID Response 14 Attachment A 110 464 Dream cove was shut off to all boaters and nothing was offered as an alternative. When we purchased our pass in January we're never told how much of the lake was blocked off. We have had a pass for over 30 years . We loved dream cove and the amenities it provided . There is absolutely no other place for boaters to go. The area by the sail boats is covered with geese and poop. There are no tables . With as ad much as we pay for passes there should have some additional perks . The dang paddle boards and kayak have no business going out of thr no wake area, but they do. Our family has always enjoyed boulder we purchased a boat to keep us all together and have friends and family join us . They no longer like going to boulder . And that says alot . They have been there since they were babies. Dream cove was a draw for use over cherry creek and chaffiled , and they did not offer what what boulder had. We can no longer get in the water and hang out in the No wake zone . We always 480 more reminders to get the boat/ paddleboard permits. 518 take the rocks out of the parking lot 541 I understand the need for it, but it is disappointing to have to jump online to get a permit and worry that you won't be able to get a permit. 578 no 586 No 616 More permits for SUP's 622 Have more permits per season- we couldn't come with our paddleboards as we couldn't get a pass 624 more notice of when the permits become available 642 The no refund policy is horrible and I will tell everyone that there's no refunds. I won't be back. 650 Monthly entrance passes were not available through the website, per the gate staff. 668 Possibly, just have a version just for boat owners 685 It would be more efficient to create a profile for each boat permit customer and upload all required documents to it. Returning customers would update information as required 693 If daily small craft (kayak) permits were available throughout the season. 725 better ux 737 I just wish there had been more weekend paddle boarding passes and that the entrance fee was included with the pass. ResponseID Response 15 Attachment A 111 751 Not always easy to navigate. I ended up calling S Boulder rec to renew passes. Staff at gate does not know how to do. 758 Ensure alerts are sent out in advance with reminder emails since there are limited number of passes 763 Lifeguard shortages and failures to update/obtain current info. Last year and this year, I viewed an email from the same day, saying it was open, when I got there with my young kids, all packed up and ready to play, we were told the swim beach is closed. Hard to get accurate information! Should be real time available on the website or something. Love the new outdoor showers, but some of them were not functioning 767 Hard to purchase a pass online 770 Lower prices 773 Finding the monthly pass was surprisingly difficult. 776 All staff having the same information. I was told that I needed to purchase the monthly pass at the gate. Then I was told at the gate that they could not sell the pass and I had to do it online. Ended up going to another facility to buy the pass. 782 The website wasn't laid out well. The links and information I would like to access wasn't on a main page, and it wasn't clear which page to get to. Perhaps having more links to certain places (such as the purchasing portal) on the main res page in addition to their current spot. 789 It's frustrating to need to buy a permit for SUP the day they are released or miss out. The reservoir was almost empty every time I went. Why can't you increase the number of permits? 810 No 811 Not having to purchase a small craft pass for a SUP. Challenges with getting full week pass vs. weekday pass has meant you've got be quick on the draw when passes go on sale otherwise you miss out. Also, if I purchase a new SUP transferals seem to be challenging or I have to go elsewhere. And, I can only purchase a single pass at a time. I had to have my wife and child purchase their too. The system didn't seem to be able to handle multiple passes. 837 making it easier to find where to purchase the monthly pass 856 The online purchase experience would be improved if it was easy to find the purchasing website. 872 Better user interface. The entire system is clunky, difficult to understand and navigate, and poorly designed. ResponseID Response 16 Attachment A 112 876 N/A 900 NO 923 Too expensive 971 No. 993 For storage spaces, we still need to confirm availability with staff members. 997 Cant change options from the year before if boat or type of service changes. Pushes you into same usage. Cant stand buying boat pass and then entry pass on top of that. Pain in wallet. Set one fee that gets us in and add guest passes like you used to do. 1000 no 1005 Ability to list the paddle board with the boat, I believe we had to do a separate transaction for the paddle board. ResponseID Response 17 Attachment A 113 13. The Main Building currently serves limited concessions at the counter. What format would best meet your needs? Unified AAR 9% Full service restaurant: Sit- down table service with wait staff 24% Counter service restaurant: order sandwiches and snacks from the counter to take to your seat/patio 2% Sundry store: sells packaged snacks, towels, packaged drinks, sunscreen, ice, etc. 23% Counter-service and Sundry store combo: provide food and supplies from the counter 42% N/A - No Preference Value Percent Responses Full service restaurant: Sit-down table service with wait staff Counter service restaurant: order sandwiches and snacks from the counter to take to your seat/patio Sundry store: sells packaged snacks, towels, packaged drinks, sunscreen, ice, etc. Counter-service and Sundry store combo: provide food and supplies from the counter N/A - No Preference Totals: 316 8.5%27 24.4%77 1.9%6 23.4%74 41.8%132 18 Attachment A 114 14. Are you 21 years of age or older? (this unlocks questions regarding alcohol policy) Unified AAR 99% Yes, I am 21+ 1% No, I am 20 or younger Value Percent Responses Yes, I am 21+ No, I am 20 or younger Totals: 319 99.4%317 0.6%2 19 Attachment A 115 15. City code allows for Boulder Reservoir South Shore visitors to bring their own alcohol. In 2021, the new Main Building opened to the community and BPR wants to activate and operate it in line with community desires and values. The next few questions will provide BPR some input as we are in the early phases of planning for our next hospitality partnership - more information available here: Boulder Reservoir Planning Information | City of Boulder (bouldercolorado.gov) In your opinion, should customers be able to purchase alcohol at the Reservoir? Unified AAR 46% Yes 28% No 26% N/A - No Preference Value Percent Responses Yes No N/A - No Preference Totals: 314 45.5%143 28.3%89 26.1%82 20 Attachment A 116 16. If alcohol were to be served, which format would you prefer? Unified AAR 54% Open-container: Cocktails and draft beer to enjoy at the Main Building/Patio (on-premises, not elsewhere in Reservoir) 38% Closed-package (canned beer, wine, and cocktails): Beverages to be enjoyed elsewhere at the Reservoir 8% Other - Write In (Required) Value Percent Responses Open-container: Cocktails and draft beer to enjoy at the Main Building/Patio (on-premises, not elsewhere in Reservoir) Closed-package (canned beer, wine, and cocktails): Beverages to be enjoyed elsewhere at the Reservoir Other - Write In (Required) Totals: 276 54.0%149 37.7%104 8.3%23 21 Attachment A 117 17. Which priorities or packages do you think would work well for closed- container alcohol sales? Select all that apply. Unified AAR PercentPicnic packages: bundle food with alcohol Focus on craft/local beverages Limit to sales of individual servings 0 20 40 60 80 Value Percent Responses Picnic packages: bundle food with alcohol Focus on craft/local beverages Limit to sales of individual servings 36.9%38 65.0%67 44.7%46 22 Attachment A 118 ResponseID Response 44 Why cap/limit SWC season permits when the Res is hardly busy. 48 Placement of the buoys around fisherman's point greatly restricted fishing this year. Many of the large speed boats come very close to smaller anchored boats. The Tuesday morning activity by the handicapped boats are very rude and not safe. They need to follow the rules. I would love to see earlier and or later access in the slack seasons for fishing. Maybe more closely following the sun rising and falling. The portable restroom by the main power boat dock is heavily used and often in bad shape. Posting portable signs by the power boat docks during "quiet" times would be helplful. 49 The permits for small boats. It seems when I am there on weekdays it is not busy. I would suggest making daily permits for kayaks/paddleboards available on weekdays. I have friends that come to visit or otherwise don't have a permit and I can never take them on the res with me. We end up going elsewhere. Please consider this for weekdays at least. Thank you. 56 I think the focus of the Reservoir should be the outdoor activities and not food or drinks. I think it's best for people to bring their own food and drinks. Maybe just have a few snacks and soft drinks to buy. I don't like the idea of expanding a restaurant-like concession at the reservoir. It should be more of a nature/conservation location for people to enjoy within limits. More like a hiking area which has no such services. 57 The geese! This is the only real drawback for me. The poop is everywhere. I know the geese need a home too but it's pretty gross out there at times. 60 The new policy that requires paddle boards to be pulled out and placed on the ground for inspection after using them on the lake should be re-evaluated. As they are dry when they are checked prior to use there is no issue with placing them on the sandy ground. However after use, they are still damp, and so pick up rocks which could harm them, and it is unclear what the point of looking at wet rolled paddle boards really does for the lake. 62 Alcohol and boating are a challenging combination. As a sailor, I am constantly concerned about the possibility of an inebriated powerboat operator crashing into me when there is no wind and I cannot move out of the way. Alcohol is best served *after* boating, at the some-day-restaurant. Safety...During an afternoon storm, I was stuck in on the north shore, holding the sailboat against crashing into the rocks. After a 1/2 hour of this, my partner was very cold from standing in the water. I tried to call for help from the patrol boat with a whistle, but they couldn't hear me. Would be glad to see support of user-supplied VHF marine radios with active listening by the patrol boat and lifeguards on channel 16 for emergencies. 18. Any other feedback? Please add any other notes about what is working and what should be changed or improved at the Boulder Reservoir. Unified AAR 23 Attachment A 119 63 Anything you can do to keep cleaning up the goose poop would be awesome! It would be great to have later hours after Labor Day. Early closures and too many triathlons on the weekends make it hard for working families to use Res and the season SUP passes they paid for. :( 65 Alcohol typically encourages poor decisions. There should def be a limit of how much someone could buy. There are also issues with folks driving from the res after drinking.... the road is a neighborhood road with cyclists and I could see potential accidents happening 67 None. Alcohol and water crafts don't go together. 68 Thank you to the staff at Boulder Reservoir for all your work that made this a really great season. Please remove rocks that eliminate parking at the entrance, make it back to like it was. 69 I have loved paddleboarding at the Rez for the past several years. I'm concerned about the invasive plants, which have completely overtaken the shoreline. I imagine this is damaging the native ecosystem, and it's also impacting the user experience. Is there a plan in place or any way to mitigate this issue? 72 Your current policy of not allowing new class 5 boats on the reservoir or transfers of ownership and/or reservoir membership is restrictive and not widely known in my opinion. 73 not being able to bring my dog on my board/boat was a deal breaker / barrier. i couldn't find it in any information until AFTER i purchased the permit. dogs are allowed on the other side of the res, so i know they can be in the water. we paddle together... not being able to launch anywhere else and not have him on the board made it so i didn't use the permit. (sad waste of money for our household). I bought it to bring us joy (he has 1year left to live and he loves being on the paddle board with me, so the permit was to bring him/us joy in his last year of life)... 78 I loved the entire experience. Retired and 65 next summer I had hoped for more of a discount at entry. 79 The small watercraft permitting process could use some improvement. The permits sell out quickly and I have to set a reminder in February to buy one. However, I have never seen more than a handful of small watercraft on the water at any given time. There is capacity available. I understand the need to control invasive species, but given that all boats have to be inspected before launch, it seems that a limited number of daily passes could be made available for non-permitted small watercraft. This opens up usage to all those people that might enjoy the Reservoir just a couple times a year. ResponseID Response 24 Attachment A 120 80 I wish there was a way to allow folks to check their alcohol levels before driving out— I live on 51 almost directly across from the Rez entrance and I'm so terrified about people drinking and driving. My children often ride bikes around and there are SO many speeding cars to the Rez. Especially at closing time. If alcohol will be served, there needs to be additional measures put on the road, like flashing speed signs, speed bumps, etc. I know a drunk woman leaving the Rez a few years ago killed a father of three on Jay Road. It's not the drinking, but the drinking and driving that terrifies us! Could cameras also be installed? What things can be done? That blind hill is so dangerous and the other day I followed a car into the Rez and reported it to the Ranger- it must have passed me going 75mph over that hill. The gate workers could do nothing about it. 89 The reservoir is too small for motor boats and wake boats to use the reservoir safely with paddle boards and other small craft. Wake boats should not be allowed in the reservoir. 94 Both the above options should be available. 97 The water this year is very stinky. My kids would come home from summer camp and their cloths smelled really bad. To the extent that they would need to be washed twice to get the smell out. This was a huge deterrent from using the res this year. Can this be mitigated? Union res in Longmont does not have this issue. 101 1. The reservoir is extremely expensive to access. I pay taxes and as a Boulder resident, I would expect entrance to be free 2. The hours of operation is awful and does not accommodate the groups that actively use it. Times do not accommodate swimmers and rowers, who prefer to use it in the morning. The hours should open at 5am and stay open starting 5am from May 1 to Thanksgiving. 3. Safety is not prioritized at all. There is a water safety group that apparently is on the water in case of an emergency, but I have never seen them help anyone. Even when I was in a precarious position while rowing, the water safety was never present and a rowing coach had to assist me 4. The amenities need to be improved. Boulder charges for boat rack space but has no consideration of the equipment. A golf cart ran into and damaged at least 5 boats, and Boulder took no responsibility. The wind blew boats off the racks early this year, with no Boulder repercussions. The boat storage needs to be upgrad 103 The large quantity of watermillfoil occupying the shallow areas of the reservoir is problematic for me, as a rower. It can cause single rowers to flip, which is undesirable and potentially dangerous. I can no longer stay within the no-wake lane in those areas of the reservoir (mainly the west and northwest areas). 106 More no wake hours please 107 Water sports and alcohol do not safely mix 110 No alcohol since you are not supposed to have alcohol in Boulder Parks. Also, the largest number of water accidents are due to alcohol per US Coast Guard information. 115 It is ridiculous that the reservoir does not allow new boats on the reservoir especially when you see 2023 new boats over $200000 in the lot and on the water. It appears discriminatory. ResponseID Response 25 Attachment A 121 116 The rez is way underutilized. Friends only seem to know when it's closed due to ecoli. Not having a bar, food options, early closures, is a shame. Concerts, evening events, drive-in movies, whatever. Promoting paddleboarding, kayaking etc., good ideas. 117 I am grateful that the res is available for outdoor recreation and love swimming and using my SUP there. I'd like people to be able to swim there other than just the swim beach and other than during the two Masters Open swims each week. It'd be great if swimming/wading was allowed off the beach anywhere and going off shore was permitted the length of the western border of the Res, starting from Dream Cove. I believe that more SUP permits should be allowed. On any given day, I am one of 3-10 people on the Res on a paddle board. I have friends in Boulder that cannot use their SUP at the Res b/c of limited permits. Thank you for asking.. I appreciate the consideration. 122 The invasive species program is overly restrictive. Boulder is the only lake that doesn't adhere to the State's process. One cannot take their boat to another body of water without entering your quarantine program for 30 days upon returning. Unbelievable. While your rules have been in place for years, it didn't prevent the invasion of aquatic plants. Other bodies of water didn't have the same invasive plant using the State's program. Your program is simply over restrictive. I bought another boat just to use on the reservoir, and using my other boat for multiple lakes in Colorado. Also cutting opening hours to 9:00 am in spring and fall eliminates a huge chunk of quiet time and less windy hours that we can spend on the lake. 142 Lovely facility and very well managed. 148 Alcohol sales would be a great way to raise revenue and keep the park nice and affordable for families. 157 We don't need a full service restaurant 175 The cost is too expensive 178 I visited with the grandkids this year. The six year old took and passed the test at one visit, but the guard was too busy to write her name down so she wouldn't have to take another test. Well, on our next visit, was a bit nervous and did not pass the test (even though she's on her neighborhood swim team), so I'm not sure if the guard on duty was more particular/judgemental about her performance? Also, so many other visitors go beyond the ropes and the guards have to constantly whistle them back - I don't really understand the rules where this is concerned. On the plus side, the employees in the entrance booths are very helpful since I arrived early and paid for the rest of the family (and gave the entrance booth person a list of paying customers and car description) so that was no problem at all, thanks! ResponseID Response 26 Attachment A 122 198 As a wheelchair user, I was very disappointed at the lack of responsiveness of the reservoir to feedback about the difficulty accessing the shoreline. I understand that major improvements are difficult and expensive, but minor requests like flattening out mounds of soft sand were not even acknowledged, let alone taken care of. 215 The girls bathroom has no EXIT signs, it is like a maze and my kids kept leaving the toilet area and ending up in the shower area instead of outside. 223 my daughter absolutely LOVES community sailing but she does say the water is pretty gross/dirty 226 I enjoy paddleboarding at the Boulder Reservoir every summer but feel the system for granting small watercraft permits is not very flexible, nor is it equitable. I still think a limited number of walk-up passes should be available every day. (Surely not everyone who has a small watercraft permit shows up at the Res every day.) 233 The main building seems underutilized so getting things rolling would be a better use of the investment. 235 For the first time living in Boulder for 27 years we did not visit the reservoir but I wanted to provide feedback. The entry cost, permit fees, etc are too expensive. We visited relatives in another state and a reservoir within city limits and 5 minutes from their house was free to use with kayaks and SUPs and there was no entry fee. I don't expect free but much more affordable would be preferred and increase our visits. Instead this summer we opted to go to other local communities with friendlier family pricing such as Longmont. 237 It's so expensive for the quality of the water, lack of areas to SUP, swim. I will not be buying another boat permit there. 241 Who cares? Is this really a critical issue? 245 Boating safety is a concern. Encountered several instances of reckless boat operation and not following the rules. Mainly boats getting way to close to our boat with someone in tow. 247 I would not purchase alcohol. 270 what is most sustainable - less use of plastic etc / and safe & clean. 288 Most weekends over the summer there is a Triathlon or other athletic event. This limits the time other users can make use of the Reservoir. Each year there seem to be more and more of these events. 295 Need to eliminate permit limits for SUPs. These are low-impact visitors, so limiting the number of permits is way too restrictive. ResponseID Response 27 Attachment A 123 299 I would like a safe way to travel to the reservoir on bike. Riding down Jay road and the road the reservoir on bike is terrifying 300 Please have the lake patrol keep all their boats and dingys out of the boat ramp area that is designated for boaters. I was trying to dock my boat during a storm and there was a dingy tied up in the boat ramp area which was an obstruction. the lake patrol have a whole dock to themselves. please leave the boaters side of the dock only for boaters. Also, we were trying to tye up at the dock by the sand beach and the lake patrol had the whole dock blocked up. Please limit lake patrol to an area of the dock not the entire dock. Thank you. 303 There are already so many rules at the reservoir I would hate to add more about alcohol 315 I do not think alcohol should be served because there are people who would combine drinking with recreation such as using boats, swimming, and then it becomes a much more potentially dangerous situation for them and others. 318 Alcohol at the Rez is a HUGE safety concern for all that use the rez. How many more people should get killed biking near where drunk people are leaving the Rez? 330 Charging cyclist, who are tax payers to ride through the reservoir is extraordinarily unnecessary. The res connects a couple major bike thoroughfares that keep cyclist off of the main roads and connect to underpasses and trails that are much safer. Being stopped and charge for "riding through" is ridiculous. I think it's very obvious if someone is passing through vs wanting to get in to use the res. Please consider eliminating this gate charge. 357 Invasive species infestation has reduced boating access substantially. Please get rid of it. 372 I would love more clean up of geese poop in the areas of the sand. (Tho seems better towards end of summer). Also would love to be able to have dogs over by the docs/shaded areas. 374 Would really appreciate if it could stay open for longer in the season. In addition to preferring to swim outside, it's an easy way to reduce Covid risk. I understand lifeguards are in short supply but I really wish we could prioritize using those who are working at the outdoor facilities for as long as possible in the season. 376 As mentioned earlier, I would like to see a revised system so that people who own paddle boards and kayaks can bring them to the reservoir to use without having a permit. Or if permitting is for some reason essential to control numbers, have weekly permits and weekend permits so more people can use the res. During off peak times. Paddle boarding is a very popular sport and I have been forced to drive to other more remote locations to SUP. I would be happy to serve on a committee to examine options to improve access! Amy.paarogers@gmail.com 378 Less is more. Stop the "improvementa" ResponseID Response 28 Attachment A 124 380 Thanks for opening before 6a for Tu/Th BAM swims 399 It would be really nice to have some shaded structures or sails over beach areas and playground for families 402 The reservoir is kind of gross and very overpriced. If I could bring my leashed dog during the summer, I might return. The water doesn't look clean. Lots of drunk sorority girls. 411 Small watercraft permit system seems unnecessary. My guess is many permits are barely used or unused, and those who missed out are unable to go boating. Standley Lake does $10 day permits and limits how many per day they sell, a system that works fine. 415 I think the parking spots outside the main gate should be open. I don't think we should have to pay when we are obviously just running through and not using the facilities. 429 Lower entrance fee and ability to use small watercraft without prepurchased permit 437 Please return the parking spaces at the entrance for runners to visit the Rez for a quick visit. 438 Too much goose poop all over the grounds. Should be removed more regularly. 439 The water was so warm and dirty, it was really gross in the actual reservoir. Other than that the facility was really nice. 442 Allowing your maintenance people use a weedeater on the prickly pear cactus along the road on the east side of the reservoir is totally criminal and should be stopped immediately. If people aren't smart enough to avoid the cactus they should just go to Disneyland instead. Boulder used to have the cactus in many places but they were destroyed by the moronic developers. 443 The goose poop on beach is a major deterrent for us. This year seemed cleaner but recommend cleaning beach daily on Sat and Sunday. 451 Open-container, but can be enjoyed elsewhere at the Reservoir. Also, there is so much poop everywhere. It's gross and hard to enjoy the grass. 455 I really only interacted with the kayak rental place this summer. They were great. 458 I know it's a slippery slope, but folks do like their beer and wine! 464 Give us back the lake and dream cove with tables ! ResponseID Response 29 Attachment A 125 497 We were some of the lucky few to be able to get a season pass including weekends so that we could go paddle boarding on the Reservoir. There were multiple days where we were unable to use those passes due to special events at the Reservoir (Triathlons). Why not allow paddle boarding in a limited area on those days instead of blacking out this dates entirely. No staff is ever allocated to on water paddle boarding so It can't be a personell issue. 498 Please open the parking in front of entry. It currently looks terrible and unfriendly. It would be fantastic if people could end runs and rides at a nice restaurant and sit outside and enjoy a coffee or beer. 500 paddle boarders and wind surfers should not be allowed to enter the areas where boaters navigate. They are a safety hazard to themselves and others and the disparity in speed and mobility is very dangerous to everyone involved. 514 Still can't believe the City of Boulder allowed a very small number "neighbors" to harass, intimidate and effectively kill the restaurant that tried to open at the new $9Million publicly-funded Boulder Res building. Just pitiful and cowardice on the City's part. 518 allow outside parking like it was for 30 years many people come to rez very early to run etc. you should encourage people to use the area at all hours. no one is going to sneak a watercraft in with the security cameras!!!!!!!!! 521 It would be nice if there was a way to keep the goose poop out. 522 We love the improvements to the Res as far as the beach area and playground - it's really nice now. Also like the concessions and cocktail area but I think more could be done with that 541 My concern is that people will drink and then go out on their boats. I have had boats get very close to my SUP and it seemed as though they were drinking. 542 Lake patrol needs to be more active on bad weather days. One windy day (last summer) paddlers were struggling and they were nowhere to be seen. *The outhouse near Dream Cove needs to be much better, cleaner, nicer... 544 The goose poop is really awful and makes the whole main building and grass / sand pretty usable and unattractive. 552 I visit the Reservoir to have peace and to have my family appreciate nature and the beauty of Boulder. I want to continue to enjoy this venue with my family and friends. 561 I really hope BPR is able to offer evening dining at the res. It would be a lovely addition to the community and create another iconically Boulder experience. 569 I love how nice the gate employees always have been ResponseID Response 30 Attachment A 126 578 I purchase 2 SUP permits at the Res and they are $50 each. I feel like this is too expensive for the minimal impact that SUPs have at the Res. 582 the reservoir is too expensive for school groups and teams, such as the rowing clubs 586 I don't understand why a person is not permitted to replace an exisiting class 5 boat on the reservoir with another one. Every year boats advance in technology to make them more environmentally friendly. The policy to disallow a person top replace their boat with a new one seems to be a misdirected approach to an issue that seems unclear. 596 I was under the impression that alcohol is currently not allowed anywhere within the res property; this is mostly due to signage posted around the 4th of July that (I thought) said "no alcohol." 601 The lifeguards at the Reservoir are rude to kids and parents. Kids who can swim are not allowed to take swim tests until the lifeguards are ready, and this can take hours. It limits how much the kids can swim. It would be a much more fun and friendly environment if the swim area was much larger. The lifeguards are militant. I understand safety needs. But I feel like every time we go, there's a really small area to swim, lifeguards who are bothered by patrons, kids, parents and refuse to administer swim tests, and we're always being whistled at. I feel like whenever I go to the Res, I'm automatically in trouble before I even step in the water. Can't it be more of a lake environment with supervision but fewer restrictions? 611 Real food would be awesome, not packages sandwiches. Bring back burgers eat... 616 Responsible Adults should be able do drink alcohol on premises. Bacteria in water often is gross. SUP permits are too hard to get. A Restaraunt would be nice. More festive environments would be nice in Boulder. 624 I think special events should have alcohol but don't want people being drunk morons all over the place. 644 The indoor showers were not user-friendly. Nowhere to put my soap, towel, or clothes. 650 We currently have a yearly boat pass and have had one for the past several decades. The fact we cannot purchase a new boat and use it under our current "grandfathered in" boat pass is absurd. 657 I'm a rower and while I love rowing at the Boulder Reservoir, I'm not sure I'll continue next year given the limited no-wake hours during the summer and severely limited hours (not just no-wake, but all hours) available during the shoulder seasons. It's gotten very difficult for me to find times that the Rez is open and available that work with my work schedule! It's too bad and I'm not sure I understand it. 664 Don't limit the wake hours too much. Some of the larger boats are far too big for the reservoir of this size. The size of the waves it creates is huge and can ruin the entire res. for everyone. ResponseID Response 31 Attachment A 127 673 Loved it two years ago when the beach was still open on weekends through September 679 Interesting experience and excellent location with really good staff.... but... WAY over the top on safety and such a tiny swimming area... makes a visit really not worth it... 680 You need to have daily use small craft permits. Annual boat permits are very difficult to get. 683 you guys are doing great. thank you so much for all you do. Everyone really recognizes and appreciates your professional contribution. thank you. 685 Boat permits should have entry fee included for the year 687 I find the permit system regarding small watercraft to be onerous and limiting. I've been lucky enough to 1) know about the permit requirements, 2) on the ball enough to purchase a permit months before the season begins. That said, I think it's unfair that my SUP is allowed on the water and many others are not. It would serve the community better to move to a day-use permit system. I know many people who would like to bring their small watercraft (SUPs) to the Res, but didn't know they had to have purchased a permit months before! I also know many people who purchase a permit and then only come to the Res once or twice or even not at all. I think moving to a day-pass system would potentially generate more profit, allow a larger diversity of users, and let more people use our shared resource. We could limit the number of boats on the water at one time, so as not to over-use the lake. One argument I've heard about the season permits is that we need to educate boaters about the regulation 693 Small craft day permits should be available throughout the season. Only selling a limited number of annual permits unnecessarily shuts out much of the community from one-off day use and underutilizes the reservoir. 701 Get rid of the weeds! The Rez has become unusable for windsurfing and stand-up paddling due to the weeds. 702 Thank you!!! 705 The goose poop was out of control. Would appreicate it being cleaned up en route to the beach along the paths and on the beach. 720 I'd like a porta potty by the sailboat/rowing ramp area open to everyone - at some times this year it was locked and only for community sailing patrons. More no wake early morning hours in summer please. The hours that are advertised as "no wake" during which the disabled skiers are out on the water are really NOT "no wake" for people on tippy rowing shells. 725 closed-package alcohol will only lead to littering 728 too expensive, too many rules ResponseID Response 32 Attachment A 128 738 Thank you! It was a great season. The entry gate staff and boat inspection folks are always friendly and gracious! Beautiful place to paddleboard... 739 As a boater, paddleboarder and beach goer, it would be nice to have a concession style food option. I don't believe a full restaurant is what families are looking for. However the odd offerings now are not great. When you have the Jimmy John's sandwich boxes - those are better days. We'd like to see your typical lake/pool concession options - pizza, hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, popcorn, chips, drinks and frozen treats. 742 I came for an open water swim. The showers were cold, which was very disappointing after paying the high entrance fee. 749 Goose droppings... but I'm sure difficult to manage. 753 No wake times for ski boats need to be extended as wakes from ski boats are very small. It is the large wake/surf boats that produce very large wakes that effect other watercraft 762 Holiday and weekend pricing is too high Not enough shade and too much bird poop on the main swimming beach 765 There is considerable capacity for non-motorized boats at no-wake hours. It would be great if season passholders could bring guests with their own boats. Higher price to cover boat inspection would be fine. 767 The fees for activities in the summer are very high and the bours should extend into May and June for rowing. 768 As a rower, paddler, and watersports enthusiast I would like to see equitable hours for non-motorized uses (free from powerboats and their speeds/wakes) as exist for motorized users. I would also like to see greatly reduced fees imposed by the city on the rowing club, and I would like to see the summer hours (facility opens to the public at 6 AM) extended to May and September. 770 Opening in Reservoir earlier would be greatly appreciated. They were already many cyclists and runners doing laps long before the gate opens especially once summer hours are over. 772 It's insanely expensive to row at the reservoir. Part of this is the limited wake free hours. I would like to see equal consideration given to non motorized (non-wake) watercraft as is given to motorized. For example, an equal number of available hours to both groups. The entrance fees do not reflect an "open to all" experience and are very high. Rowing here is considerably more expensive than in other parts of the country, making it far less inclusive to anyone of lower, and even moderate, income. It would be amazing to extend summer hours to what is now "shoulder" season. There are a large number of people interested in using the reservoir during these extended hours and limited the hours makes it difficult. ResponseID Response 33 Attachment A 129 776 I used the reservoir for the sole purpose of rowing. I find that the wake hours are insufficient, especially in spring and fall. 780 Access is too limited in the shoulder season, it should open earlier in May and Sept. Fees charged to rowing groups are too high. The Res should provide a accessible open Port-a- Potty near the rowing dock. 781 hours as it pertains to non motorized activities such as paddle boarding and rowing. These should be given extended hours outside of motorized hours. 782 Find ways to take advantage of the weather! There are so many nice days during the shoulder/off season when the res is closed during usable hours. Many other facilities are open dawn-dusk. Also, I feel that there is excessive saftey staff at the beach. Cherry creek, for example doesn't have life guards, and swim is at your own risk. The Res has 3 lifeguards for a small section of beach. 789 between the permit and entrance fees, it is substantially more expensive than other facilities. 795 Speaking as a rower, the reservoir charges way too much for groups to run practices. I think Boulder Parks & Rec would agree that outdoor activities should be available to everyone, and yet rowing at the reservoir has essentially become a "rich people only" sport. This has to change. In a similar vein, more consideration needs to be given to non- motor sports at the reservoir. There are plenty of people looking to enjoy non-motor sports such as rowing, kayaking, paddleboarding without the interference of motorized watercraft and their wakes, but the reservoir doesn't make equal time for these people. Extending the no-wake hours in the mornings and modifying the entrance schedule so that earlier entry is also available in May & September (as it is during the main season in summer) would help with this. 796 Early morning sports teams are charged excessive fees. It does not cost the City $300/hr to staff two employees when the Rez would otherwise be closed and receiving no revenue. 797 I purchased a SUP permit, and then never used it. In years past, I didn't purchase one, and was unable to paddleboard with friends at the Res. The system is terrible - one has to decide early in the spring if they're going to be able to go, and if they miss the window, there's no going. Have an annual pass, but allow people to just show up! 798 I believe the reservoir should work more with the rowing teams that use their facilities. We love rowing there but the increasing costs have made it so our program might have to shut down. It could be helpful to allow user groups to access the reservoir without a gate attendant. Also, the water patrol we pay for is hardly ever actually there and could save us both money if we no longer have those at the private hours. I think overall, the reservoir has hurt our program so much that it has left a very bad taste in all of our mouths and has left our participants going to the city and around the community of Boulder to talk against the reservoir. I believe it would be better to work together to make everyone's lives easier. ResponseID Response 34 Attachment A 130 803 Boat permits should be placed on the back of the boat so when checking in and out the entire boat doesn't need to be taken out of the bag, unrolled, number checked and then again rolled up for transport to the shore. Thanks 807 The amount of goose poop that is constantly strewn about the property is unsightly, unhealthy, and simply disgusting. All of this filth seeps into the reservoir. Every summer friends and relatives talk about how much more often they would go to the reservoir if the grounds and water were kept clean. 808 It's amazing how much goose poop there is. Longmont used to have a similar problem and it's not resolved. You should check what was done there or what can be done. It's not pleasant to go to the rez any longer now. 811 Alcohol is tricky, IMO. The water element raises the potential for a serious accident. However, I also can see the social aspects of it and believe those over 21 are adults and should behave accordingly. So, let them have it. Maybe the middle ground is no hard alcohol so folks are not inclined to get over intoxicated. Folks that are consuming should have a wristband on as well. This ensures they're they ones imbibing. It would also be a flag to guards or other reservoir staff what they could be dealing with in a negative situation. 813 The hours of service at the rez are skewed to what someone somewhere has considered "normal" and "not normal." I use the reservoir to row. I have my own small craft and am not a member of any club. I live in a trailer and I don't make enough $ to be able to afford a club. Rowing is an early morning sport. During May and September the general public (SUP's, kayaks, etc) lose out on great early morning water b/c they only open at 9:00. I can only adjust my work so much. It doesn't seem like the Rez needs a lot of staffing at those early times to justify charging more to official rowers or cutting times for non- motorized crafts when the sun is still shining. Maybe make an adjustment until daylight savings time? Also the permitting system is elitist and snooty. You could have so many more people out there enjoying the Rez AND PAYING YOU A (reasonable) FEE FOR IT! It's almost like you don't want people to utlize the Rez. Or maybe it's just the people that can afford to pay you the big buc 815 May, September, and October are still GORGEOUS months at the Reservoir, and yet hours are reduced at the expense of the user community. Summer hours should extend into these months for the public. 823 Doors to main building are locked quite often. This is incredibly frustrating and means you never know if you should stop to use the bathrooms or not 824 This summer's experience was fantastic for me. The staff at the gate that saw me at 6 am Tuesdays and Thursdays was always super friendly. Really appreciated the bathrooms and showers being open for use before BAM Open Water Swim. 830 Be nice to buy a bag of ice. ResponseID Response 35 Attachment A 131 839 The life guards blowing the wistle every 2 minutes to yell at underage kids who didn't do the swim test was super annoying. It made the whole experience no fun when to be respectful and paying attention you had to stop and look up every couple minutes to figure out what the issue was. There has to be a better way to manage that issue. I'm fine with monitoring my own kids. But the incessant wistle blowing has to be frustrating for everyone involved. We had never been. No where are those rules posted. I had to go ask a guard. Banding at the front or something but the current process is Terrible 845 We have enjoyed boating at the reservoir for almost 20 years. I was hopeful the new building would bring a dining space and patio that would serve a cold beer or wine and decent food. I decent restaurant would allow more visitors to enjoy this special spot in Boulder 847 The weed infestation in the lake is so bad that windsurfing is becoming impossible. If this is not addressed I will no longer be purchasing ANS permits and will go elsewhere. 850 Appreciate when the geese were not in Dream Cove. The dock and kayak landing area were much nicer when geese (and their poop) were not all across this area. 851 Please reduce no wake hours for low wake ski boat, particularly after 8am. Often no other users are there anyway and the rowers come earlier. Remove the no wake hours in the shoulder seasons when demand is light. Changing hours is confusing. 855 I have to say that I was very disappointed that I paid $30 for the sticker for my SUP and then I still had to pay an entrance fee. It would be great if the permit came with a discount. I will SUP for free elsewhere next year if a discount is not available. 856 Extended operating hours (daylight hours) would be greatly appreciated. 857 My daughter Addison rows with the CJC. I would welcome the support of this park for rowing crew. It causes no harm to the environment and is an excellent team and youth building sport. I would ask that you extend your support to not charging enormous fees for regular practice times to give the kids enough time on the water. 864 As an owner of two small watercraft who pays to store and use both at the Reservoir, I find the shoulder season hours restricted to 9 AM to 6PM to be appalling, as it completely cuts off my access to recreation at the reservoir during the weekdays. Not opening until 9 AM during April, May, September, and October prevents any resident of Boulder who works normal business hours from utilizing the reservoir. As a competitive athlete who needs to use their personal small watercraft for training during these critical months, these overly restrictive hours limits my ability to train for my sport and prepare for national-level races. For 2024 and beyond, please consider keeping the opening hours at 6 AM during the shoulder season months or at a minimum daylight hours. During the summer months, 5 AM opening would be preferred, which is what used to be the case up until a few years ago. 866 I feel you should phase out wakeboard boats. It's such a small area for the boats that throw a huge wake. Their wakes can make it scary to try and pass, they go slow with their surfers. ResponseID Response 36 Attachment A 132 867 BAM swim entrance fee is too too too high. BAM pays to rent and we pay again. Severly limits program 872 The small craft permit system continues to be an absolute mess. There are not enough permits offered for sale, yet even on busy summer days /evenings, there are very few personal small craft on the water. It appears that restricting permits is an effective way for the commercial SUP operator to make more money, but that is not serving the taxpayers who fund the Res. Gate staff routinely tell potential small craft customers to drive to Longmont if they don't have a permit. In other words, the res is actively turning away income while complaining it needs more funding. Sending people away to drive further is also contradictory to the principle of reducing carbon emissions. The entire operation continues to produce more rules, more restrictions, and higher fees every year with a degraded user experience. The Res staff open house discussions over the winter were woefully lacking in actual numbers and data. It's not clear how decisions are made, and there appears to be little accounta 874 All types of recreational boats should be allowed a permit. Discrimination against Class 5 boat should end. 876 The reservoir is over managed and under utilized. The upper management needs to listen to the community and proactively reach out to user groups. The PRAB 3 minute meetings are ineffective because nobody actually answers any questions. 877 Open water swims are too expensive. The city is damaging 'open water' experience for so many swimmers because they can not afford it. The city is placing triathletes at risk during races because they do not have the opportunity to properly train in open water. City is double dipping - venue pays to use rez and a city charges users to participate in venue. 888 A portion of the res or a separate lake should be open for open water swimming at all times. Boulder had a sufficient population interested in this. 891 More open swim opportunities for local swimmers/triathletes Times when the reservoir is closed to motorized boats 900 Too expensive to get in. Prioritize PASSIVE (non-motorized) users at the rez. Constant wakes make it miserable for paddleboarders and wildlife alike. Limited number of paddleboard passes sold is ridiculous. Limit # of paddleboarders allowed in on any given day (you will never reach any reasonable limit) but not the number of passes available. 903 hot water at main building was sometimes unavailable. ResponseID Response 37 Attachment A 133 907 The one time fee is really high for simple day use. Please make the reservoir dog free. There are many other places in Boulder where dogs are allowed. There are signs at the entrance that dogs are not allowed. But as usual in Boulder nobody has the courage to enforce the rules and it makes the Reservoir unpleasant to go with young kids. Give high fines to dog owners instead of charging high entrance fees on families. More play structures for kids would be nice too. Please do not allow alcohol in the Reservoir. Let people get drunk in downtown and go home by bus or Uber. You don't want buzzed people in the middle of the reservoir road with some many innocent cyclists. 919 The recent addition of signage is very nice! Some additional shade shelters would be great additions. 921 The Boulder Reservoir is an excellent resource and reinforces what Boulder has that surrounding cities do not. 938 The BAM swim practices are the only opportunity to swim in open water locally. Well run, safe but expensive with park entry. 949 expensive entrance fee, but very nice 951 Do not close the facilities for cleaning after a holiday (e.g. 4 of July) for the time during and an hour following the BAM morning swim. It was awful not to have the locker rooms open after practice. I almost pooped my pants and had to drive to a porta potty. 958 The BAM swims have been an important part of my health and happiness and I hope that these can continue in the future. I understand that entry fees are necessary but the full entry fee seems prohibitive for some swimmers. I think this should be reconsidered for future swims. 988 we all appreciate the Reservoir and employees. thank you for doing all you are doing to keep it accessible for all. Please ask for any help you need. We all would crushed if boating was stopped. 992 We have not been using the south side of the rez. The management changes and the costs have kept us from boating or using the beach. We only go there for events now. I would love to use it more as I live close by, but it has just seemed like it has become some snotty Boulder venue instead of the fun spot we used to have access too. 993 As a competitive athlete who stores two small watercraft at the Boulder Reservoir, I find it frustrating and embarrassing for our city that we deny access to the reservoir until 9 AM during the shoulder-season months of April, May, September, and October. These overly restrictive hours deny weekday access to the reservoir to any resident who works normal business hours. I'm training for national-level events and have to take off from work in the afternoon to train because the hours of 6 AM - 9 AM are closed off - but often times the weather in the afternoons doesn't allow for water access. I pay for an annual pass and storage fees and permits for two watercraft - yet in reality I'm only able to use these benefits during the peak summer months. The morning hours during the shoulder season need to be extended in 2024 - at a minimum to start access at sunrise if not at 6 AM. ResponseID Response 38 Attachment A 134 997 Love the packages and closed container sales. City will make a bundle of cash. 1000 The goose poop is disgusting and overwhelming. I brought my family out for a picnic and there was no where to place a blanket in the grass. Huge amounts of poop covered every square foot. I have a toddler and he picked up poop and tried to eat it. Pelase allow dogs at the rez so they can chase thegeese off the lawns, volleyball courts and sand beach. Also widen the swimming area of the beach. It's crazy to pack people in so tightly and unpleasantly, when we only use half the beach for swimming. 1005 The fishing dock should be re designated Fishing and overflow Mooring dock. For mooring there should be two dinghy's for the power boat mooring. One should be powered with electrical trolling motor. They need to be cleaned of mold and rainwater emptied each rain event. Oars and oarlocks of equal size maintained. It was ridiculous that we had two different size oars most of the season. Persons assigned mooring should be exempt from "no swimming" rule to retrieve their boats if the res plans to keep only one dinghy assigned to 20 plus boats. We should not be paying road tax for gas purchased at res. I believe your system could match accounts to generate a statement for tax purposes. Would it be possible to have an automatic gate for boat owners that would activate using a city res card. The card could state the person would be complying with all rules, s would clear jam s at the gate. ResponseID Response 39 Attachment A 135 19. What best describes your relationship/interaction with the Scott Carpenter Pool? Unified AAR 71% Customer/visitor 20% User group participant (you visited as part of a group that hosts practices/workouts at the facility) 1% Camp or Class participant 7% Parent or family member of participant 0% Special event attendee 1% Neighbor Value Percent Responses Customer/visitor User group participant (you visited as part of a group that hosts practices/workouts at the facility) Camp or Class participant Parent or family member of participant Special event attendee Neighbor Totals: 562 71.0%399 19.6%110 1.2%7 7.3%41 0.4%2 0.5%3 40 Attachment A 136 20. Approximately how many times did you visit the Scott Carpenter Pool this year? Unified AAR 24% 1-3 35% 4-10 42% 11+ Value Percent Responses 1-3 4-10 11+ Totals: 562 23.8%134 34.7%195 41.5%233 41 Attachment A 137 1. Not important at all 2. Not very important 3. Somewhat important 4. Very important (no opinion) Responses Customer Service Count Row % 10 1.8% 59 10.6% 272 48.7% 212 37.9% 6 1.1% 559 Safety Count Row % 6 1.1% 33 5.9% 92 16.5% 420 75.1% 8 1.4% 559 Cleanliness Count Row % 2 0.4% 4 0.7% 57 10.2% 490 87.7% 6 1.1% 559 Design & Amenities Count Row % 6 1.1% 28 5.0% 217 38.8% 302 54.0% 6 1.1% 559 Entrance value Count Row % 4 0.7% 41 7.3% 214 38.3% 271 48.5% 29 5.2% 559 Totals Total Responses 559 21. Scott Carpenter: How IMPORTANT are the following factors to your experience? Unified AAR 42 Attachment A 138 1: Dissatisfied 2: Somewhat Dissatisfied 3: Somewhat Satisfied 4: Satisfied (No opinion) Responses Overall Experience Count Row % 6 1.1% 18 3.2% 98 17.5% 435 77.8% 2 0.4% 559 Customer Service Count Row % 2 0.4% 15 2.7% 80 14.3% 448 80.1% 14 2.5% 559 Safety Count Row % 1 0.2% 13 2.3% 42 7.5% 488 87.3% 15 2.7% 559 Cleanliness Count Row % 3 0.5% 12 2.1% 101 18.1% 440 78.7% 3 0.5% 559 Design & Amenities Count Row % 11 2.0% 31 5.5% 92 16.5% 411 73.5% 14 2.5% 559 Entrance Value Count Row % 15 2.7% 23 4.1% 137 24.5% 352 62.9% 33 5.9% 560 Totals Total Responses 560 22. Scott Carpenter: How SATISFIED were you with each of the following? Unified AAR 43 Attachment A 139 23. How do you get information about the Scott Carpenter Pool? If you would like to join the email list, click here! (The link will open in a new window) Unified AAR PercentWebsite Calling the pool Social Media Email list In-person conversations with staff 0 20 40 60 80 Value Percent Responses Website Calling the pool Social Media Email list In-person conversations with staff 79.1%435 16.2%89 10.4%57 23.1%127 20.0%110 44 Attachment A 140 24. Would you like to answer additional questions about the Scott Carpenter Pool? (approximately 5 minutes) Unified AAR 23% No 78% Yes Value Percent Responses No Yes Totals: 559 22.5%126 77.5%433 45 Attachment A 141 25. If you participated in group activities at Scott Carpenter Pool, what were they? Unified AAR PercentAquaFit Fitness Classes (Yoga) Day Camp operated by the City of Boulder Day Camp operated by third parties (YMCA, etc.) Other - Write In (Required) N/A - I did not participate in any organized group activities at Scott Carpenter Pool this year. 0 20 40 60 80 Value Percent Responses AquaFit Fitness Classes (Yoga) Day Camp operated by the City of Boulder Day Camp operated by third parties (YMCA, etc.) Other - Write In (Required) N/A - I did not participate in any organized group activities at Scott Carpenter Pool this year. 4.3%18 1.0%4 0.2%1 1.2%5 29.0%122 66.0%277 46 Attachment A 142 26. If we can only operate certain leisure pool features and amenities due to limited staffing, what should we prioritize? (Pick up to 3) Unified AAR PercentClimbing Wall Drop Slide & Diving Platform Lazy River Splash Pad Tower Slide Shallow areas and play structure 0 20 40 60 80 Value Percent Responses Climbing Wall Drop Slide & Diving Platform Lazy River Splash Pad Tower Slide Shallow areas and play structure 11.0%38 44.9%155 75.4%260 26.7%92 28.7%99 51.9%179 47 Attachment A 143 27. How was the check-in process at Scott Carpenter Pool? Unified AAR 2% 2 – Slightly Negative 18% 3 – Slightly Positive 80% 4 – Very Positive Value Percent Responses 2 – Slightly Negative 3 – Slightly Positive 4 – Very Positive Totals: 428 2.3%10 17.5%75 80.1%343 48 Attachment A 144 ResponseID Response 220 We're just waiting to check in and 2 of the lines have people just playing on their phones, are you on break or would you let us pay you? 511 Dedicated station for card scan more frequently. Very frustrating to wait 5+ minutes for people fiddling with their payments when you badge scan takes 3 seconds. 555 create a better line outside. 592 The staff was clueless regarding if I needed to pay entrance fees on top of my Cabana rental. They also failed to respond when I informed them that the sink taps in the women's bathroom were expelling boiling water. 811 There is a huge rush to get in many mornings. The gate would somedays open at 5:57 AM which allowed us to get through and be ready to swim at 6 AM rather than getting in at 6 AM and swimming by 6:05. The glut of people jostling to get in is because we've got a limited amount of time to get a workout in before work, every minute counts. If the swim groups can bypass the check-in gate is there an alternative way or even entrance to get them in and then the lap swimmers can pay and do whatever they have to without feeling the pressure of holding up the line? Saturday mornings, the gate attendant would wait meticulously to open right at 8 AM. Would seem that Scotty could be opened earlier on Saturdays. 7:00 AM is not a bad time, a decent compromise. Not sure it needs to be fully 6 AM. This also allows a little more swimming in the early morning light vs. more full on sun when getting out after an hour at 9 AM. Again, when there's 30 people standing outside at 7:55 AM, allowing folks to 849 Allow parents of children attending swim practice to enter the facility. Attending staff was rude and unforgiving when it came to just being able to sit and watch my kid swim 28. What can we improve about the check-in process for the future? Unified AAR 49 Attachment A 145 29. How satisfied were you with the concessions at Scott Carpenter Pool this summer? Unified AAR 1% 1 – Very Negative 4% 2 – Slightly Negative 13% 3 – Slightly Positive 16% 4 – Very Positive 66% Not applicable (I did not visit the concessionaire) Value Percent Responses 1 – Very Negative 2 – Slightly Negative 3 – Slightly Positive 4 – Very Positive Not applicable (I did not visit the concessionaire) Totals: 425 0.7%3 3.8%16 13.2%56 16.2%69 66.1%281 50 Attachment A 146 ResponseID Response 71 Available options very low quality sugar. How about meat sticks and simple protein options or fruit and healthier ice cream options. 197 Too expensive 277 more variety 298 It was expensive 304 More choices, other than junk food 306 Too expensive 308 Cost and offerings. 316 Did not visit because there is no actual food (I think). We brought in food from outside 421 There aren't many options for people with dietary restrictions 439 I ordered a grilled cheese for my child and it was burnt. Better quality control and training for staff. 507 Need more organic, healthy snacks options that are not filled with sugar and processed ingredients. This is Boulder after all. :) 627 The prices are astronomical. I think I paid $7 for an ice cream treat. 681 more options (gluten free, dairy-free, vegetarian) 790 WAY too expensive!!!!!!!!!!!! 970 They are expensive so lower the prices. 974 Better options and not as expensive. 1000 More staff, faster line. Allow a drinks, hot dog or icecream cart of additional concession outside of the existing window during peak times. 30. What can be improved about the concessions in the future? Unified AAR 51 Attachment A 147 31. How often did you use the "fast scan" station when coming to the pool? Unified AAR 51% Never 13% Sometimes 36% I used it whenever it was available Value Percent Responses Never Sometimes I used it whenever it was available Totals: 426 50.7%216 13.4%57 35.9%153 52 Attachment A 148 32. Should budget and staffing allow, what adjustments or additions to the pool schedule would you like to see at Scott Carpenter Pool in the future? (Select all that apply) Unified AAR PercentAdditional sensory-friendly hours (limited or no features) Young family hours (zero depth/shallow area without splashpad operating) Adult 18+ Lazy River water walking hours Late evening leisure swim hours Early leisure swim hours Additional open swim hours in the lap pool Family-friendly special events (movie nights, theme days) 0 20 40 60 Value Percent Responses Additional sensory-friendly hours (limited or no features) Young family hours (zero depth/shallow area without splashpad operating) Adult 18+ Lazy River water walking hours Late evening leisure swim hours Early leisure swim hours Additional open swim hours in the lap pool Family-friendly special events (movie nights, theme days) 6.9%26 14.8%56 13.7%52 38.5%146 22.7%86 57.8%219 28.0%106 53 Attachment A 149 33. Do you prefer to use the Lazy River with or without flotation tubes? Unified AAR 48% With tubes 52% Without tubes Value Percent Responses With tubes Without tubes Totals: 323 47.7%154 52.3%169 54 Attachment A 150 34. Which lap pool configuration do you prefer? Unified AAR 57% 50 meter Long Course 43% 25 yard Short Course Value Percent Responses 50 meter Long Course 25 yard Short Course Totals: 380 57.1%217 42.9%163 55 Attachment A 151 35. Did you also swim at any of the following pools this summer? (Select all that apply) Unified AAR PercentEast Boulder Community Center North Boulder Recreation Center Spruce Pool 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Value Percent Responses East Boulder Community Center North Boulder Recreation Center Spruce Pool 63.0%75 55.5%66 43.7%52 56 Attachment A 152 ResponseID Response 57 The deep area seems like wasted space on crowded days. Closing the climbing wall and making that are available for tubes and swimming makes more sense. There's just not enough area to be submerged when it's crowed. 63 Information was inconsistent between what the staff at the pool told us, info from the City of Boulder on Instagram, and the pool website. All three times we went to the pool we wanted to visit the concession stand, but it was closed. 64 I emailed a message to Boulder Rec about lifeguards wearing buttocks revealing thongs. You said that someone would respond within 3-5 days and no one ever did. Don 303- 667-7471 66 It would be nice if it opened earlier in the season and stayed open later in the season 71 I was a lifeguard for many years. I actually think you are over staffed. I'm sure it's for liability reasons but all of the fun has been removed from the community pool experience when there is no diving allowed. Why not teach diving? It's a great life skill to have. It would be beneficial to have more time available in the bigger pool for the bigger kids. 91 Swimming both lap and leisure until 7pm would be great. A lifeguard told us we were not allowed to use our flotation device for our 4yo (not coastguard approved) and made him take it off. The result was that it was significantly less safe for my 4yo to swim as I couldn't take my eye off him for a second, but had to on occasion, to keep my 6yo in check..... Feedback is that if you make someone take off their flotation device you should have a handful of approved flotation devices to offer in return, not just leave the parent with NO flotation device - how is that safer? 100 Love the pool! Wish there was more staffing to make it more open, more often. 101 The pool should be open longer in the season and for more hours! I would expect a lap pool to open at 5am from May 1 to Thanksgiving (and only close due to weather, not because it's September 1st) 113 We went twice and there were so many people we had a hard time even fitting in the leisure pool, let alone actually swimming. No where to sit, people just walking on our towels in the grass/dirt. So crowded it wasn't much fun. I couldn't wait to leave. 117 Please open Spruce for a longer season with longer hours again next summer.. it caters to the neighborhood and swimming laps. I think you've lost alot of business by not having Spruce open at 6am. I know that you lost mine, as I am not going to go to Scott at 8am, so I didn't swim nearly as much as usual. Thank you for asking... and I appreciate your consideration! 36. Any other feedback? Please add any other notes about what is working and what should be changed or improved at the Scott Carpenter Pool. Unified AAR 57 Attachment A 153 120 Parking is still an issue but thanks for providing additional parking across the street. 146 Please remove the metal shelves in the showers and install baskets, hooks, or rails so we don't have to put gear on the floor while showering after workout. 151 I would love for Scott carpenter to remain open from 6am-8pm until the end of September and then switch to the 11am-6pm in October until the weather turns, if staffing allows. I would also love for Scotty C to return to 50m lap. lanes M-F and switch to 25yd lanes on the weekend! 165 For aqua fit, we wear flotation devices and are there as a group. Is it possible to say "no life guard on duty. Swim at your own risk " so that we can continue when life guards aren't available. Risk is very low and would be our responsibility. 167 I would like to see Scott Carpenter open earlier and close later in the season, ideally with year round lap swimming. Most people in the community would have appreciated a seasonal bubble or other structure to support this. Given that pool space is very limited in Boulder, it's likely that the additional revenue would pay for the structure in a reasonable period. 174 should be open earlier in the year for lap swimming and stay open into October 175 The pool was pretty cold and the lack of seating 176 We would love early morning hours for the leisure pool and perhaps, depending on weather, a one week post-Labor Day extension until the pool closes for the season! 177 keep long course on Friday and Saturday morning, plenty of other short course pools In boulder. just switch to short right before leisure pool opens on Saturday Enclose the locker rooms and temperature control them properly. great pool facility and extremely underwhelming locker rooms 178 Having to wait for a tube for the lazy river is a big pain in the butt! 185 Safety of kids is top priority so whatever kind of security considerations that will help prioritize safety at the pool and making sure those in attendance are being safe and not endangering any children 186 The new facility is amazing, but the showers are often flooded and water pressure is pretty poor. 192 Cheaper entry ResponseID Response 58 Attachment A 154 194 I would like the option to bring noodles for flotation in the Lazy River. I wish the leisure pool was open later into the fall. It was disappointing to not be able to go to the pool in the afternoon after half days of kindergarten in mid-August when it was so hot. Keeping the leisure pool open on week days or at least after school through Labor Day would be my highest priority, especially since the start of pool season has consistently been cold the past few years, and it's been hot well into September after the pool closes. 197 The lifeguards were all friendly and although the rules are a bit strict it was clear they were there for safety 200 None 202 Would love to be able to swim mornings (6am) in the lap pool before Memorial Day and after Labor Day....maybe mid-April to end-October. 204 More AquaFit classes and areas for water aerobics and water running 205 Good experience. Wish there were more lifeguards so that East and North Boulder could be open every morning at 6. 208 I would be happiest if Spruce pool was open in the mornings for lap swimming.... 216 This is the only 50 meter pool around, why is it ever in a 25 yard configuration? Seems criminal! Also, would be great to extend the season. 217 Thank you! Scott Carpenter is amazing! I didn't live in Boulder when my kids were tiny but I am SUPER jealous of the people who do have little kids now and access to this amazing facility and an amazing price!!! 219 The locker rooms are so dark and cold. Maybe some foot-friendly mats on the floor? Some better lighting to dispel the cave-like feel? The locker rooms are really the weak point of the facility for sure. 220 Change more for entry and use the extra money to clean it and more amenities. 223 I'd like the pool to be open more for lane swimming (earlier and for more months). Also it just gets too crowded so we kind of stopped going this summer. Thank god Spruce opened back up, but wish we had more facilities! 225 Keep open for as long as weather allows 242 To have 50m long course on Saturday would be great! 243 Would love a Jacuzzi and sauna. Thanks ResponseID Response 59 Attachment A 155 246 I am so impressed with Scott Carpenter's friendly staff and gorgeous facility. I just wish the weather had cooperated with less lightening this year! The longer the pool is open for the year the better in my opinion. I love swimming in the spring and fall. Keep up the good work! 247 We love the pool and come a lot. We wish the leisure pools were open later into the evening in high summer and that they stayed open on weekends through September. There's some inconsistencies in staff requirements around the swim test and we wish there was one established set of requirements to pass the swim test that all guards followed consistently. Please don't bring tubes back to the lazy river. It's much more enjoyable and less arguments without them. And we'd love more open swim time in the lap pool at 50 yard configuration. Snack bar is ok. We'd love for more food options at a slightly lower price point or more value. We're not into grilled cheese at $11 but would eat burgers or hotdogs or other food items. We think they'd sell a ton of burgers even if they cost more. Love the No chairs on the grass rule! Thank you for saving the grass!! 261 The bucket that spills in the shallow section is really harsh for the infants and toddlers there. I take a 2 year old and the bucket spill knocked him down, hurt his knee. :( 262 I was so grateful that staff made lap pool lanes available to Hydrofit classes so that they could remain at Scott Carpenter once the leisure pool closed due to staffing. Our group had 30-40 participants and loved the lap pool experience. 263 **Thank you to all of the lifeguards & staff this summer.** I find it concerning that question 15 does not include an "Add more lap swimming availability" option. Every other need, desire is included, and nearly all of them require cutting back on lap time/space. Personally, I feel that, between swim teams, classes and free swims, there are already too many intrusions into lap time & space (There are a LOT of people who pay memberships for lap swimming). A questionnaire is skewed unfairly if the questions don't provide opportunities for ALL groups (in this case lap swimmers) to voice their preferences and concerns. I'm sure more classes and amenities would bring in more revenue, but I would also consider how much lap swimmer $$ you will lose if you sell off their lap lanes. 264 The parking is horrible!!!!!! The spots are too small and do not allow for families. 266 Better lap swim hours especially during shoulder season (11-5 excludes most people) 267 Mark the swim test on the family pass and have the kids get a wrist band when they check in. That way they don't have to take a swim test every time 272 The quality of my experience at SCP depended on the staff on duty (front desk and lifeguards). Also, there are many silly rules that seem intended to keep the facility closed. Requiring 4 lifeguards is ridiculous. I used to guard 200 meters of beach in California all day with only a single break. Also, why 50 F air T to open? 277 Everyone seems to be doing their best. Wish the city could afford to pay guards a higher wage so that the pools could all have more hours ResponseID Response 60 Attachment A 156 279 I support doing whatever you need to do to add additional hours for kids! This place is fantastic, and my kids always want to go earlier/stay later. 280 The number of lanes allocated to BAM was too limited. 282 I only chose 25 yard short course because that's my preference - but I think staff did a great job with the M-Th LCM and F-Sun SCY configuration. Something for everyone. 285 The bathrooms I have always found to be dirty, the showers have hair stuck in the grate and the toilets often have bathroom tissue all over the floor. The showers are not very efficient and the hot water takes ages to come out and when it does ,the pressure is so slow that it takes forever to rinse my hair which is long. I do not like using the ladies bathroom unless I have to. 289 Clocks are blocked by flags in many lanes. It'd be good if the clocks could be lowered or moved higher. Locker rooms need to be winterized and be warmer early or late in the season. 290 The more open hours the better. 291 You should allow flips off the diving boards and platform. 293 I am disappointed with the locker rooms since the redesign of Scott Carpenter - the showers are disgusting, it's dark and smelly - mostly because of the design. The fold down shelves in the showers are ridiculous. Often the hot water doesn't work in the showers and it's freezing in there - so much for top of the line design. Please improve the flooring in the shower areas especially. I am quitting all rec centers in Boulder because there are too many biological men in the women's locker rooms. I have seen men (who aren't trying to pass as women in any way) in East, Scott Carpenter and North. Why is this allowed when we can't bring boys over 6 years old into the locker rooms? Men who are transitioning can use the family locker rooms available at any rec center. 294 There is a lot of great stuff about SCP: double slide, splash pad, lazy River, etc. I have two young children on the precipice of swimming independently, though. There isn't enough room for kids at this level to practice their swimming and jumping from the sides of the pool. We frequented Spruce Pool more this summer to have more open room for swimming. 298 I would say I like both 25 yard and 50 meter. Both are great and I'm glad you switch it up Thank you for the hot showers!! Thank you for the lap swim only mornings in the summer before the place gets swamped with kids! Please keep the pool open as LONG as possible into the Fall! Thank YOU ALL!! 299 Try to have more hours for teens to play in the lap pool in 1-2 lanes at all times. 303 W.hile I like the 50 meter course the lanes became very crowded ResponseID Response 61 Attachment A 157 304 Not pleased that there weren't enough hours and days for the kids' area. Our weather here is so fantastic the pool needs to stay open until the middle of October especially the kids' area. 306 I would love a better water fountain for filling bottles, like those one that fast fill upright bottles. Thank you! 311 More lounge chairs and umbrellas for shade on south side of lap pool. The lap pool is great! Both configurations are nice. Spruce pool is a real gem. Please keep it open again next summer. 313 I feel very lucky to have access to a facility such as the Scott Carpenter Pool. My only wish would be to have it open earlier in Sept (before 11am) and keep it open into the fall as long as the weather and staff availability allow it. Thank you for all you do! 314 The front desk service reps are always so friendly and helpful! 316 The pool is great! 317 Pool needs to stay open longer. It should also stay open during winter 318 It is confusing to know when pool is closed for lightning 329 Please bring back the tubes for the lazy river. It's not "lazy" without them! 331 Loosen up the rules, let 40inch kiddos use the slides, open the leisure pool for august weekday afternoons after school has started. 332 Would love for Scotty to be open year round and stay long course the whole time. Beautiful pool that I wish could always be accessed. I did not enjoy it being 25 yards Fri- Sun 335 I prefer the 50 meter course however the short course is good too for when it gets busy. 339 The space in the middle of the lazy river feels wasted. 341 Tim Stabbe was on deck on many of my visits and was very welcoming. 346 winterize the lockeroom and bubble the pool to use year round 350 I love the low water use idea behind the shower heads in the wash rooms, BUT because they are not the ones that have actual water pressure it takes FOREVER to wash your hair and rinse off with them. The environment and customers would be far better served by choosing a shower head that has low water use and actual water pressure. Showers would take less time and more stalls would open up, and our water resources would still be conserved. ResponseID Response 62 Attachment A 158 351 All in all I think the City is doing a great job with this pool. I'd love the lap pool to be open at 6 a.m. during the spring and fall season (May & September) as well. 360 Please do not put both master swim groups next to each other in 4 lanes 374 #1 request is to have 50m lap swim open for as many hours and as late in the season as possible. I would swim outdoors all year round (and many people would swim outdoors at least through November). It's incredible to have a 50m pool, but a shame to use it only 3 months of the year. I know the lifeguard shortage is an issue, but I really would appreciate keeping the outdoor pools open for more months rather than staffing the indoor pools. 375 Allow dogs at end of season 387 The lazy river was busy and fun. I took my 12 year old son and his friend to go there. 388 More leisure hours after bvsd is back in session if weather allows 392 The lap pool is fantastic. It shouldn't be open only for 100 days a year. Please find a way to keep it open all year long. 398 Thank you! The Scott Carpenter Pool (especially the 50m set-up) made me enjoy swimming more than ever! 406 Loved having Spruce open again & don't think many knew it was open. 50 M long course at Scotty gets over crowded and a better chance at unimpeded swimming is when it is set up for short course. It accommodates more swimmers even with teams/classes I think. Main ISSUE with Scotty is PARKING. Very difficult to get parking and had to walk blocks to get there, filling up neighborhood streets. 407 We actually felt there were more lifeguards than truly necessary - honesly the pool is VERY safe and VERY well guarded - and the overkill on guard numbers at scott carpenter likely affects the hours availability at other great pools (like Spruce). We would love if the pool opened earlier for families - maybe with lower occupancy and fewer lifeguards to accommodate the longer hours? I suspect fewer people come early. SC is just TOO crowded for us in the afternoons and we likely will come less often next year unless there are some extended hours options. 408 Would love for the pool to stay open later in September for leisure since it stays warmer later into September. I know weekends would be the only option due to staffing. 412 I love Scott carpenter! Would love for the leisure feature - specifically lazy river- to be open more often/for extended hours. Also PLEASE find a way to convey lightening closures/when they lift - I hate having to call the staff over and over to ask! 414 Question #2 should have an answer choice for Silver Sneaker pass. Questions #10 and #15 would have been answered N/A had you offered N/A as an answer choice. ResponseID Response 63 Attachment A 159 421 I am SO grateful for this awesome Community pool! I love swimming laps here in the summer. 422 Thank you for keeping Scotty open in September. I so appreciate having access while the weather is still good in September. Please keep this option next year. I would like Fridays to be 50 m as well. 431 Suggest you remove many of the lockers in the women's changing room and provide more benches. I found the music blasting in the mornings really irritating. It would be nice if there were quiet hours until 10 AM. 433 I did not like Fridays switching to short course this summer at all. I can understand having short course on the weekend, but totally not on every Friday that the pool is open, esp since Scotty is THEE only long course pool in the city. 435 I swam with Nate Wilson's group and always had exceptional experiences at SCP. It is such an incredible facility and I always had great interactions with the staff. I am one of those people who absolutely love it when the pool is set up for long course. So it Friday could go back to long course that would be amazing. Watching the young swimmers training during the summer it makes me wonder what the feasibility would be of having a temporary dome put up in the winter so they could train long course for the whole year. I truly believe the community could support year-round lap lane useage at SCP with some kind of winterization. 436 We love all the features at Scott Carpenter, but my kids favorite part of the day is when the deep end of the regular pool opens. It is such a bummer that the deep end is never open for leisure swim on the weekends. 439 This pool is amazing we love bringing our toddler there and know it will grow with our family. I wish the pool opened at 9:30am on weekends in the summer and stayed open past Labor Day if weather permits. 441 Is a pool use extension possible? with a removable cover structure? Beautiful pool, very short season. 446 love scott carpenter pool! so grateful that it was able to be open early and now through September. would like perhaps extended hours in the evening to swim after work. it's a really great pool and I appreciate the people who work there as well:-) 455 Re-Designing S. Carpenter pool such that it needs SO MUCH staffing is really a mistake, in hindsight. I hope you can keep it as fully staffed as possible. It was a shame to bring my grandkids there (from NYC) only to have many of the fun features unavailable to them. 457 Locker room cleanliness - the toilets weren't always clean and the showers were just about always dirty (I'd never go in without flip flops). Plus the water pressure is very weak. ResponseID Response 64 Attachment A 160 465 When we were at the pool once, there were at least 2 camps visiting with unsupervised kids and it made it very crazy and felt unsafe for my kids. The Broomfield Bay has a capacity limit, and I think Scott Carpenter should as well because it gets too crowded and feels unsafe and isn't enjoyable. 466 If staffing levels were to allow it, I would prefer extended lap swimming hours. Evening swims at Scott Carpenter are awesome. 472 Please bring back inner tubes to the Lazy River. The east parking lot spacing is too tight. *LOUD applause for Tim and all the employees for jobs well done this summer and an impressive rebound from last summer's difficulties!* 473 We wish the kids area would open earlier on the weekends so we can play when the sun is lower in the sky. 476 The large bucket feature in the kid pool area is not fun for anyone and is too intrusive on the whole area- pushing families out of that area because little kids are terrified of it (and adults don't seem to like it either ) it seems to cater to a few 10 year olds and that's about it. The pool is entirely too crowded to have such a feature that so many people avoid. If morning hours could start earlier, that would be wonderful too for families with young kids. 485 S. Carpenter is great, thanks 487 I wish the children's pool was open earlier as most kids nap by noon. I also wish it was open more often, particularly at the end of August. 488 The 25 yard distance is easier for me. It gives more flexibility to what I can do. When sharing the 50 meter lanes, it feels like the only stroke I can swim is freestyle. If I swim anything else, I am slower than the lane I joined, but if I swim free in a slow lane, then I'm too fast. Could there be some days with tubes at the lazy river? I can see why families like it, since it increases the swimming area for kids, but as an adult it was quite unpleasant. I used to use the lazy river every time I visited the pool, but after it went tubeless, I only went a few times. Each time had a lot of lifeguards reprimanding kids about the rules, children running past me, lots of yelling, and several times being kicked. It was not relaxing like it was when there were tubes. When the open swim area is not available in the lap pool and no tubes in the lazy river, it feels there are no adult friendly areas. Nonie's aquafit classes are the highlight of my summer. Thank you aquatics staff f 491 Please provide lap lanes as often as you can. Love the September hours this year, though wish early morning hours were still available. Thank you! 492 We would love for SCP to be open past labor day on the weekends. 495 Longer hours, and if possible keeping the pool open later into the season with longer hours then too. The outside LCM pool is an amazing feature of the boulder community and if it was open earlier in the spring and into much colder weather I would still swim there ResponseID Response 65 Attachment A 161 497 The pool needs better communication regarding when each of the amenities is open. Our kids were disappointed to find out the water slides were closed after being told they would you still be open Labor Day. 498 Parking is terrible and needs a solution. This pool should be open year round. Where does the city think people swim the balance of the year. Same for spruce, which is sadly already closed. Surely Boulder can staff and run pools year round like other cities. 501 I love Scott Carpenter Pool! Thanks so much for opening up the lap pool in May and keeping it open in the fall! It makes such a difference! 502 Very impressed with the upkeep of the facility. You guys are doing a terrific job of keeping all of it clean and maintained, including the bathrooms. The water in every pool was clear - not cloudy. It did not have a strong chlorine smell and actually was not overdrying on our skin afterwards. We noticed how attentive all the lifeguards were and how kind they were to all the big and little kids. We were only able to visit on weekends when it was quite busy so it was a testament to their skills that everyone was having fun and staying safe. I have highly recommended it to friends who have not been to the new facility. 503 Loved the Hydro and Aquafit classes in the warm liesure pool! Also enjoyed yoga on the deck although we got a little rain. 507 The pool should remain open until the Fall Equinox because the weather is still warm enough for swimming. Summer is not over until September 23, 2023 and the leisure pool should remain open until then. Thank you. 509 I get that people like the long course but it's so crowded and competitive I wish there were more days for short course 510 I went to SC after Spruce closed. It is a fine pool. I am grateful it remained open in Sept. The staff is attentive, pleasant, hard working. It's a great facility. I like the options of both 25 and 50 meter. 511 You're the only outdoor long course pool in driving distance. With Spruce open, there are no excuses for having it only 4 days per week. Please bring back the 2021 schedule (Monday - noon Saturday). You've also taken safety to the extreme. As someone who spent 10+ years working at pools, the number of guards you need to operate is absurd. Please get a 3rd party to audit your aquatics department to ensure you're following industry guidelines. We're letting millions of dollars of facilities go to waste when they're not open due to "staffing" 512 our toddler loved the first hour on the weekends when the tipping bucket was turned off. would love to see more time like that! 513 Too many club swimmers to a lane is unsafe, we noticed that other (non-club) lanes were empty or only had 1 individual lap swimming. Club swimmers should be granted more lanes during their practice times. ResponseID Response 66 Attachment A 162 516 Please keep the lap pool in 50m as many days and as long as possible! There are many other options for lap lanes in 25yard and 25 meter pools around boulder- zero other options for 50 meters. Thank you!! 517 So many lap swimmers! I prefer the short course layout so more swimmers can be accommodated without too many swimmers in a lane. 522 We had some issues with some of the lifeguards being a bit rude to my kids about the tower water slides by the splash pads. They were VERY strict about height with my son - even letting younger/smaller kids go. He had passed the swim test and is exactly 48" and they still wouldn't let him on I think just out of principle bc they had already said no. I even went up with my son and then they yelled at both of us. We were getting conflicting information bc the other lifeguards told us it was fine if he passed the swim test. My son was pretty upset. 535 The pool facility is fabulous. I think families like the leisure amenities. I wish the lap pool were open more for lap swimming, for individuals and groups. The entry price is too high for Boulder residents, and the parking is woefully inadequate. 539 Thank you so much for having late afternoon/evening hours for lap swim. I really appreciate the long course during the week, and love that we have a springboard and diving platform - I have missed diving for so many years, and the hours at North for diving are so limited. 544 We love this pool and would come more often if the hours were earlier / later for the leisure pool and lazy river. 547 I just come for lap swim in the 50 m pool. This is the best outdoor pool in the front range. I just wish it would be open later. Thank you for this wonderful summer oasis. 550 Great pool! Earlier hours for the shallow pool for young kids that get up early please 552 As a longtime Boulder Resident and I work in Boulder I try to bring my family here to the Park/Pool to appreciate and experience some of the venues and health minded activities the City of Boulder offers to its residents. Thank you and I hope to continue to enjoy these city amenities with my family and friends. 555 Tubes in lazy river. height requirements should not vary based on which guard is on duty for slides. My grandson could use the slide last year but not this year. 557 Please make healthier food options 566 Prefer 50 meter configuration Mon-Fri. Might not join next year if 50 meters is not available at least 5 days/week. 569 The cleanliness is great. The lazy river is easier to use now without the tubes 572 Free parking at cu lot ResponseID Response 67 Attachment A 163 576 I'd love it if the lifeguards could help sort folks into the correct lane if the pool is getting busy. On a few occasions (both short and long course) I've gotten into my correct lane (fast, I swim no slower than 1:20/100yd) and there is a very slow person in that lane who gets angry at me for joining the lane. I've never said anything about them being in the wrong lane but they have no issue telling me I shouldn't have gotten in. Someone actually once yanked my kickboard as I kicked past her. I've also seen people refuse to circle swim just because they don't want to. It really shouldn't be up to the individual swimmers to manage people who are in the wrong lane/refusing to follow the rules. Additionally, most folks work 9-5 or 8-5, I and others would really appreciate it if in the fall the pool was open during a time we can swim. Idk who is able to get to the pool and get a full swim in 11-6 on workdays without leaving their job early or unless they're retired. 578 Thank you for the Rain Check cards! That has been great for the weather this summer and storms. Thank you for the safety breaks for child safety and the water swim tests for child safety. I have 2 children and one chose 'no tubes' and one chose' yet tubes' for the Lazy River. 582 Thank you for opening it early and closing it late (May-Sept, but also the extended daily hours). I wish this pool could stay open year round. 584 So happy you added Friday as a 25 yard day to the schedule. Would love to see you add another day or two as 25 yard days. 587 The pool should return to 50 meter during the week (M-F). It's the only long course opportunity in the city (and close surrounding area). 588 disappointed with no tubes in the Lazy River. The tubes help control the traffic. What's the point if you can't float at the river pace? 589 Thanks for another great summer! 591 Please have as many lap swimming hours as possible! We have paid to construct this nice facility, and it's a shame that we can't use it more. I was disappointed when the hours changed to 11am - 6pm, and removed the morning lap swimming hours, later in the season. The afternoon hours are frequently subject to thunderstorm closures, and closing at 6pm doesn't leave much time for people to swim after work, which is also hard when the before-work hours have been eliminated. It would also be ideal to operate the lap pool as a year-round facility - the demand for lap swimming is there. 593 Please fix the shower pressure at Scott Carpenter. It is hard to shower with a trickle of water. Please work towards keeping the pool open year round or at least extending months open. 599 The pool is amazing. The staff is lovely. Thanks for keeping it open through September, maybe stay open in October also??!! ResponseID Response 68 Attachment A 164 601 The lifeguards are also rude here. We're not rule breakers, but I feel like we're constantly being watched and whistled at. I know how this sounds - lifeguards' jobs are to watch and keep people safe. But feels so restrictive and so not fun. I love the pool, I love Boulder's amenities, I appreciate the life guards, but it would be nice to have a slightly more relaxing environment. Also, I feel like there's been an uptick in "code browns." Could there be more signage to make sure your kid doesn't poo in the pool? It's a bummer when the pool is closed for a long time. Again, I get why, but seems avoidable most of the time. Thank you. 607 15: Lazy River tubes: I tried to undo my choice but it didn't work. I suggest you alternate when people can use the tubes and when people cannot use the tubes; for example, every other time. This way, people can exercise faster without tubes, and people can have fun with tubes. Thanks. 608 Limit swim clubs at lap pool to early morning and/or after work. I have been kicked out of their lanes so many times because they take up 3-4 lanes. They bump us to accommodate the club. 613 Either 25 or 50 course is OK, but with 50 each lane was crowded. 614 More lounge chairs needed by the lap swimming pool area 617 Parking spaces need to be re-painted and enlarged. Parking a mess, and worst feature of SC. 624 Earlier lap swim times would be great. 627 The lifeguards are Scott Carpenter are exceptional. We really felt they were appropriately enforcing safety rules and were very attentive. 639 It would be amazing if you could extend the time the outdoor pools are open. For example, Spruce pool closed but perhaps in the future it could stay open like S.C? Thanks 641 My wife and I and our grandkids adore the SC pool complex! We love lap swimming there and the kids love their areas. Having the hot water back in the dressing rooms was a BIG improvement this past summer, and we also appreciated the longer hours for lap swimming. This pool is one of the gems of Boulder, and we greatly appreciate its amenities. 646 You guys do a fantastic job with the pools. Thank you. 656 I would welcome more days in the 25-yard configuration, but the F-S-S is very good, a big improvement. Please keep Spruce open. It's a fantastic pool. ResponseID Response 69 Attachment A 165 659 I know it's a constraint of staffing, but as a parent with a young child I really wish I could have continued going to the leisure pool a little longer, during day until mid September. I work weekends and wanted to take my daughter just a few more times than the schedule allowed, but had to stop essentially mid August when schedule changed with kids school starting. I know several parents with young kids who would have continued going at least through end of august/ early September. 662 I think it would be nice, less muddy if you took out the grass and did fake turf in the middle area. It gets gross. 663 There are SO MANY lifeguards and most parents are also in the shallow area with their kids anyway. I don't think we need so much staff watching the shallow area constantly. I rated "Safety" as "somewhat satisfied" because it feels TOO safe. I'd rather use that staff to keep the features like slides open. Also, can we get a season-long plastic bracelet for having passed the swim tests for the diving board? Having to wait every time we go to do a swim test is a lengthy process. 665 I do not understand why I can not use my summer fun pass now (after labor day) it is still a summer pool and is open . 675 We use the leisure pool. Could do without the safety check as it really affects the timing of getting to the pool to be able to play without having to just get in and then need to get out. Also please open best an area to play for kid in the lap pool. The really helps. 679 Spruce Pool is a Godsend... and seemed to ease the crazy congestion in lanes at Scotty... until everyone else found out about it... you must know how silly the lanes get at Scotty?? But there you go... that's all we've got... 682 I actually love swimming with the 50 meter configuration, but it's always so crowded and so many people per lane it almost never worked out for me. So, I prefer the shorter setup since more lanes, easier/less intimidating to grab one and swim. In terms of going with my family, I really appreciated the 10-11 period in the morning for leisure pool sans bucket, thanks so much for opening earlier for the young kids! 684 My daughter went several times with rec center camp and loved it. 687 Aqua fit is WONDERFUL at Scott Carpenter! And the kids spent many fun hours in the leisure pool. We just want more hours. 690 Expensive to visit. Appreciate the rain check when it thunderstorms. 691 The swimmers on our team need better access to lane time. Keeping Scott Carpenter open year-round would be a great solution! Please keep Scotty open year-round. It can be done. 692 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. ResponseID Response 70 Attachment A 166 695 Please keep open for a longer season! 696 Please keep the lap lanes open year round. 697 We would really love to swim at Scott Carpenter all year long. There are so many people who are using the pools in Boulder, and this would make it a lot easier to share. 698 Scott Carpenter is an amazing pool and community resource! I would love to see it open year round in order to address the shortage of pool availability for local swim teams and community members. 699 Scott Carpenter pool would be an amazing year round lap swimming pool to help accommodate lap swimmers and teams. 704 Would love to see the lap pool open year-round 705 If it could be open earlier we could make it more often. We have little kids and ideal hours would be from 9am-11am. Lunchtime is 11:30am and then nap time, so we miss out on hanging out there frequently during the early years simply because the open hours doesn't cater to families with young children. 707 Scotty is a wonderful facility and provides much needed lane space in a community where private pools are closing every year due to high land values. The community would greatly benefit from this being a year-round facility. Year-round entrance revenue could accelerate the payback period on the capital investment the city has made in this facility. Please keep the lap pool open year round. Yearmround outdoor swimming is succesful and demanded at other locations (i.e. RallySport (now closed), Elks Pool). If the pool equipment is not suited for this, please consider covering the pool to minimize heat loss and putting a bubble over the facility. 710 I love the SC pool. There's nothing like swimming outdoors. Thank you for keeping it open through part of Fall. 711 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. I wish it were open all year long to accommodate residents' demand for lap swimming. 712 With the dirth of lap pool options, with the aging of SBRC's pool, I'd love to see Scott Carpenter pool open year round for swim teams and exercise. 716 City should prioritize keeping lap swimming open year-round 721 It seems like the lap pool is staying open later this year, which is very nice. The weather has been perfect! It would be nice to have it open year round. Or at least start with a longer season. There are not enough places to swim in boulder. ResponseID Response 71 Attachment A 167 726 We really love the pool! Sadly, it is too expensive for us to use as frequently as we would like. That's a huge disappointment and surprise given the affiliation with the city. Of course we know that there are a lot of demands on tax revenue, but sure wish it would be easier to access the rec centers for our family (who does not qualify for free access but still earns well below $100K a year). 728 too expensive, lanes too narrow and short. Pool used to be much better before renovation 731 The build in ladders are difficult for seniors and people with disabilities to use. It would be good to have a portable stair ladder that can be put on one side of the pool ease to entrance and more so exit. Even if you only put it in during certain times of day it would give safer access. The handicapped lift is not the solution. The ladder would allow more to swim or water run without worrying about whether they can get out via the built in the wall awful ladders 735 Scott Carpenter is such as beautiful pool, really promotes Boulder and our very diversify community. Please have the pool opened up all year around. Allow local swim teams to host swim meets and promote this very beautiful pool to others outside of Boulder! 748 Truly, Spruce and Scott Carpenter enhance the quality of life in Boulder so much! I thank the lifeguards and the City of Boulder for making the experience possible and would like to know more about who had the insight to build the two great public outdoor pools. The locations for both are off the charts! I would like to have more parking available at Spruce if possible. 749 A lovely family pool. Open adult time 10-15 minutes every other hour might be nice 750 I'm glad the hot water seemed to be fixed this summer. The shower heads are not great and seem to spray water all over. 755 Please consider modifying the pool to allow lap pool swimming all year around 760 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. 762 More hours for leisure usage More snack/lunch options if possible (like a typically kid friendly snack bar) Any way to open the slides to younger kids(like Broomfield? )-with parent? 766 I was disappointed this year that Fridays were switched to 25 yards. Scotty is the best long course pool in the nation, and we have all winter to swim 25. The long course opportunity is something that I know a lot of people really love and sharing the lanes is never an issue. I was really hoping that the pool would stay permanently in the long course configuration. If anyone wants to swim short course they can go to spruce pool or one if the rec centers. At the very least, bring Friday long course back! ResponseID Response 72 Attachment A 168 778 It would be great if y'all did the swim test in the lap pool rather than in the diving board area. 784 Keep South Boulder Rec open! 785 The main reason we didn't visit more was how busy and crowded it got. If possible, having longer leisure pool hours or reservations might improve that. 790 Please open up south pool 792 I think the lap pool should always be configured as 50 meters. There are SEVERAL other 25yd pool options in town but there is only 1 pool in town that can be setup as 50 meters, so Scott Carpenter should always be a 50 meter setup. Seems logical. 802 The vents close to the roof inside the women's locker rooms (By the showers, visible in the locker room) should be cleaned routinely. They're very dirty. Otherwise, it was a glorious summer at the outdoor pools. I prefer Spruce pool to swim my laps - more "neighborly" & most days, I had a lane to myself....hard to get M-TH at Scott. 811 Short course configuration on Fridays was frustrating. Sure, I could still swim and all. The whole reason for visiting Scotty is for the 50 meter long course setup though. Otherwise, I should just go to Spruce or one of the indoor pools. Let the early morning swimmers in early. It would be good to get an earlier start during the week if possible. I've swum other places starting at 5 AM. It is light most mornings in June and July as early as 5 AM with a 5:30 official sunrise. Let's use the sunshine while we can. 819 Thank you for opening Spruce this year. Thank you for keep Scott open through September. What would be required to keep Scott open year round? 825 I have been coming to Scott Carpenter pool for over 30 years. I love the spaces you have created. I do wish there was more oversight on the kids in the lazy river. Lots of rough- housing and kids with water guns etc make it not as enjoyable of the other people. Having more lounge chairs would also be great! Also, more snack options that are gluten free :). 826 Thank you for extending the season longer than in 2022. Please continue to keep Scotty open as long in to the Fall as possible and as many hours per day. It's such a privilege to have an outdoor 50m pool in our community. 828 More days (Monday?) for the 25 yard short course in the lap pool. More control of how many people/kids are in the shallow area - so packed sometimes it's unsafe. 829 Please, please take out some lockers in the locker rooms and add benches! Additional trash cans would be good, as well as more lighting. 831 The parking lot is a nightmare. The spaces are so close together that you can't exit your car. We literally have to climb out of our trunk. We realize space is limited, but you should really consider expanding the space sizes. ResponseID Response 73 Attachment A 169 836 Scott Carpenter has such a fantastic lap pool. And we don't have enough lanes in this town for all of us serious swimmers!! The City absolutely needs to find a way to keep it open ALL YEAR LONG!!!! 838 Excellent staff, the facility runs smoothly and is a great feature for the community. 844 I like that you have both 50 m and 25y configurations.I use the 25y more often. I wish the locker room was more welcoming - all the individual stalls for everything ruin some of the joy of swimming and being naked with others - the communal feel that I get at the Rec centers and remember from growing up at a pool. Body positivity, etc., plus teams and groups are usually made up of a variety of ages - one of the cool things about this activity. Some stalls ok. Staff are always friendly and helpful! I do think, staff permitting, that the pool could open earlier and stay open longer. Parking is still too complicated and seems strange to have to pay when we don't for other city rec centers. It has kept me from bringing family on hot days. Thanks. 846 The 50 meter lap pool is an amazing amenity for Boulder residents. It should be a larger focal point, and leveraged more for our local swim teams, including being open year round, or at least 3 seasons. The other rec center pools have become too crowded and unreliable to service our swim teams and lap swimmers, yet this amazing pool is closed most of the year. 849 N/A 852 My kids are scared of the locker rooms because they are so dark and dingy. Why so poorly lit? There are concessions at Scott Carpenter? Where are they? I had no idea, and I've looked for them. Would love to get a snack or drink without leaving. 858 superb management of competing interests for a great facility 860 Please make the outside of the facility safe. Bikes were being stolen right outside the pool! 867 50 m swim in May. Thank you so much for 50m in September. More 50m during summer 870 Outdoor clock. Repaint parking lot! Spaces WAY TOO small. Swimsuit extracter device- one for whole pool. 873 Locker rooms should have more amenities like water remover spinners and heated floors. Pool should stay open all year, maybe with a bubble. More time and availability for water polo, Rocky Mt Neptunes and BVSD. 875 The pace clocks could be more visible. Only 3, and they are at the same height as the flags. More clocks, adjust for visibility from the water. Also, please mark the half way (25 meter) spot (even just consistently put the guard chair there and not move it through the season.) ResponseID Response 74 Attachment A 170 876 The city needs to figure out how to make this facility a year round facility. The demand from user groups and schools is there. Instead of defaulting to the reasons this can't be done, work with the community to figure how to remove any blockers. 877 Scott Carpenter season is way too short to serve the community. The rec centers no longer support the needs of the swimming community. Put a bubble on the pool. Winterize the pool. Read the weather report and don't close when it is 91 deg. Move staff to open before 11 in May and Sept to support working client and PREVENT skin cancer. More 50M time. 879 Would very much like it to be open year round 880 I would love for the pool to open earlier in the season and stay open later in the season, especially the early morning hours (day hours don't work for those of us who work during that time). Since Scott Carpenter is only open a few months out of the year, it would be nice if it was always available in the 50 meter configuration. If swimmers prefer to swim in a 25 yard pool, they can go to Spruce or all other indoor pools. 882 Keep the pool open as long as possible throughout the year even when temps are below 50 degrees. Allow kids to practice diving off blocks. 884 Linger season for 50meter lap time 887 I wish the pool had been engineered to be able to be open year round. 888 Great pool I wish It were open year round. 890 Can we put a bubble over it and make it a year round pool? There aren't many 50 meter pools in the area! 891 Year round operation! Scotty is by far the best pool facility in the city of Boulder. It would be awesome to find a way to keep it open year round, or at the very least, extend the operating season. 894 I really appreciated that you kept the pool open later this summer. Also, I prefer the 25 yard configuration simply because it is easier to get your own lane. I love swimming long course and, if the pool were not so crowded all of the time, I would largely prefer long course. But the scheduling made it so that sometimes it was untenable to swim with out people in my way when the pool was setup long course. I would take any other solution you have for giving people more space in the LC configuration. I would really love for scotty to be open year round. I think the Boulder community could benefit greatly from more pool space -- especially long course pool space in such a fantastic facility. I really enjoyed swimming this summer -- thanks for all of your work this summer! 895 (1) Please use SC as a 50-meter pool in the summer; other city pools are 25 yds, so this is the ONLY 50--meter option; (2) Please find a way to keep SC open longer, ideally year round. We have a swim space shortage, and other facilities are nowhere near as nice. ResponseID Response 75 Attachment A 171 897 Better water pressure and improve cleanliness of showers. Reduce the amount of lockers in favor of benches. There is limited bench space for swim teams and no one uses the lockers. Open earlier and later in the year for lap swimming. 900 My kids swim on MESA swim team but did not have any training at Scotty. The need for more year round indoor pool space is desperate. The lack of facilities is failing our high school and community swim teams and depriving kids of experiences they will never have the chance to enjoy later in life. When SBRC fails completely (if it hasn't already) things will be even worse. We need a rapid solution, so that a generation of kids don't miss out. The only rapid solution is a bubble over the Scott Carpenter lap pool so that it can be used year round. 901 Year round swim lanes available for masters swimming groups would be great. Regarding summer swimming at the reservoir, find a way to make the entrance fee more affordable, such as a fee per vehicle instead of per person. 903 love this facility. Really wish it were open much more of the year. 904 We would love to see Scott Carpenter open year round for swim teams and other lap swimmers to utilize. It's such an important resource for the city, and we have so few pools to begin with. Keeping Scotty lap open through the winter would help to get all the teams the lane time they need. 906 The water pressure in the showers is truly terrible. Takes forever to take a shower. And really wish this was a year round facility. 907 Scott Carpenter should be open all year round for lap swim. The flank season schedule does not allow those who have a work to visit because the pool opens from 11am to 6pm. This should be changed to morning only and evening only (but still strong preference for full day (6am to 8pm) all year round. 908 50 meter on weekends please 911 Need tear round access due to severe shortage of pools in boulder 913 NoBo pool is too cold. Miserably cold 914 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. 915 Year round lap pool 916 Over the years, lap swimming in the pool was long course M-F, and short course for the weekend. Losing Friday long was a big deal this summer, as it really cut into the experience of long course swimming season. Hopefully, we can resume the M-F long course schedule next summer. ResponseID Response 76 Attachment A 172 918 Please keep Scott Carpenter pool open as long as possible and consider keeping it open in the winter! We need this resource! 919 Especially until the SBRC pool is open, it would be great to find a way to keep Scott Carpenter Pool open throughout the year. Even better, build an outdoor pool that rivals Scott Carpenter in South Boulder! 920 It needs to be open year round!! 921 Boulder is not an inexpensive place to live, but with resources like Scott Carpenter, it makes it worth the additional cost. Please consider keeping it open year round-thank you! 923 More lap swim hours, and keep it open year round! 924 Would like to see the pool open year around 926 Open lap pool all year round 928 Please consider keeping Scott Carpenter open for longer (earlier and later in the season) for lap swim and teams as well as early mornings and early evenings during the shoulder seasons. We have a shortage of pools in Boulder that can be used by swim teams and many of those teams need pool hours that are outside of work or school hours. Please consider that even in Boulder MOST people have to work or attend school and can't swim between 11am and 6pm. Many pools allow groups to swim without a life guard on deck as long as the coach is a lifeguard. 929 Please find a way to keep Scott Carpenter open year round. The Boulder community is an endurance focused community and deserves a long course pool open year round. 930 Given the huge, ongoing shortage of lap lanes for lap swimmers and community groups for the past several years - and in particular given the fact that the SBRC pool has barely been available since 2020 I would like the city to consider making Scott carpenter open year round. There is a significant unmet need for lap lanes in boulder county and this would solve that problem 932 50 m laps!!! 933 There is a big need for more lap pool time, the city should work to keep Scott Carpenter open all year. 934 There is a need for more pool space in Boulder. I suggest to leave the Scott Carpenter lap pool open all year. 937 Extend the season 938 Please can the pool be open all year. 939 please find a way to keep lap swim open year round--or at very least later in year ResponseID Response 77 Attachment A 173 943 More lanes for masters swimming. Better water pressure in the showers. You have to take longer showers bc the pressure is so weak and the shower heads are meant for NBA players, not the average woman. 944 We need to find a way to keep the pool open year round. The city needs the lanes available. 945 would be great to try keep the pool open longer during the year...provided there is enough coverage with lifeguards 946 It would be great to keep Scott Carpenter open year round for lap swimming. 948 When SCP reduces its hours after school starts in mid -Aug, the pool should be kept at 25Y. This encourages more community swimmers and allows for after school activities in the shallow lanes while still allowing lap swimming. And SMOETHING has to be done about the shower head/pressure in the women's locker room. If the city thinks it is saving water by having low-flow heads, the city is wrong. the women have to take a twice as longer shower simply to rinse out the shampoo. A mid-day cleaning of the locker rooms during the busiest weeks of the summer would go a long way to improving the locker room experience. The pool was clean and the temperature even. That's always a plus. As a group/lap swimmer, I would also like to see the pool open for longer periods of time- earlier and later in the season. 954 The pool should be operational for more of the year. As other local facilities (Colorado Athletic Clun, RallySport, Elks Lodge) have demonstrated, it is possible to keep an outdoors pool running year-round in Boulder. I gave low marks for the facility design due to two things: 1.) The locker room showers are terrible - water pressure is too low, water temperature is often cold, and there is a lot of hair on the floor of the shower (in part because the water pressure is too low to rinse it away), 2.) Bicycle and wheelchair access were not adequately considered in the design of the entrance. There is no curb lip at the front drop-off area, and the only way for wheels to access the sidewalk is all the way down at 30th street, navigating through all the skatepark users, or over by the electric charging station, where there is usually a car parked in front of the sidewalk access. There is also insufficient bike parking available, as so many families are traveling by e- cargo bike now (which 955 I WOLD LOVE A YEAR ROUND OUTDOOR POOL. I would use it 4 to 6x a week. Whether Scott Carpenter Or Spruce pool. We are in Colorado where outdoors is EVERYTHING. As suitable as the Rec Centers are, it is limited and does not SCREAM 'BOULDER OUTDOOR LIFE' as year round out door pool. We swim in - degree weather outdoors. Not deterred by weather. Only 1 main outdoor pool open this winter and costs a fortune to be a member. City of Boulder could really service many swim members to have year round outdoor pool. LET'S GO!!!!! 957 Because I swim before the sun rises, I'm always desiring that the water temperature remain above 80 degrees, and the showers always have hot water for afterwards. Thank you! ResponseID Response 78 Attachment A 174 960 I'm extremely disappointed that with all the money and resources the City of Boulder has at its disposal it only permits Scotty to be open from June until September for early morning masters swimming. The City is failing its tax paying residents. Why spend millions to upgrade Scotty and not keep it open year round? Does the City not want to generate revenue? Why should I have to drive to Denver, Thornton or Fort Collins to swim year round in a 50 meter pool when I have one in my own city? I'd like to hear more about what it would take to get Scotty open year round for Masters swimming. 961 Scotty is the most valuable resource swimmers have in Boulder. We NEED a bubble over it so your customers can access it even in the depths of winter. It's a crime that Boulder just spent $10,000,000 (?) to renovate it, but our access is so very restricted. I've been swimming with BAM for 30+ years (I'm 69). Thank you. Jay Buster 963 Scott Carpenter is a crucial resource for the Boulder aquatic community, both lap swimming and other sports (water polo, synchronized swimming). Given the deterioration and costly repair of South Boulder Rec, the City should find a way to keep Scott Carpenter and/or Spruce pool open all year long. This would alleviate a lot of pressure on aquatic teams and bring Boulder at least a step closer to on par with other cities with superior aquatic facilities (e.g. Broomfield, Thornton, Arvada, Denver, Longmont etc.) 965 Please keep Scott carpenter open year-round and later in the day with the 25 lane configuration. We are lap swimmers and this year got a monthly unlimited family pass to swim at the SbRC pool, which then shut down. We keep hearing that it is going to reopen but that doesn't seem like it will happen. the other rec centers are farther and they are often closed early on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons when we can go. 968 We love Scott Carpenter lap pool and think it should be open all year 969 The facility is beautiful but the showers nozzles need to be improved. At least the water was hot this year. 970 Maybe Scott Carpender lap could be open for more of the year. 974 Wished this pool was open year round. We need more pools especially for adult swimming and swim leagues. 975 Water pressure in the locker room is very poor. This should be fixed immediately. Also, the toilets flush hot water - this is a waste of energy. The the sink faucets sometimes have water too hot to use to wash hands. 978 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. 979 Appreciated the extra open hours. With the other rec centers having limited pool hours, Scotty saved my Ironman. Swim in the rain? Sure! Great lifeguards. ResponseID Response 79 Attachment A 175 980 The locker room experience is abysmal. The low flow heads in the showers have such a wide spray pattern that it is extremely hard to wash and rinse your hair. The metal shelves in the shower are useless as most items just slide off. The locker areas are cold. The floor is cold. No mats. 983 I purchased the summer pass and was surprised that the pass didn't cover Scott Carpenter access in September. I'd be okay to pay a little extra upfront for the pass to extend through the closure of Scott Carpenter. I also would appreciate the ability for Scott Carpenter to stay open for lap swimmers year-round. The city is already cramped for lane space with the facilities available and Scott Carpenter could alleviate this strain by allowing more user groups and lap swimmers to have another facility. 985 It would be awesome (should budget approve) if Scott Carpenter could be open in the winter - even if it's for limited hours 986 I'm shocked that the survey didn't mention at all the use of the pool by BAM. BAM is part of the huge Boulder swimming community and you all seem to ignore us!! Why? 990 Would love to see later hours for lap swimming like we had during the pandemic, it was amazing to swim at dusk and have the pool lights coming on, plus would help so the lanes aren't so crowded during the day. 992 I really don't care about the leisure features. With minimal staff the most crucial thing to keep open is the lap pool.. it is crazy to me that the season is so short at Scott Carpenter. There should be a year round option there. It would have been good to invest a bit more into the locker rooms so that would be a possibility. 994 I think you all can make a significant amount more money by staying open longer in the year. I understand freeze concerns and staff issues, but working people cannot use the pool because most of us work 9-5, so getting to the pool when it's open only until 6 is impossible. Opening from 6-9am and then again from 3-6pm would maximize the people who could come and some of the staff (because classes would likely not be happening during these hours) and you would also maximize profits. 998 The most helpful changes would be to keep Scott Carpenter, at least the lap pool, open through the winter and to open the lap pool at Scott Carpenter in the morning rather than at 11 AM. 999 We'd really appreciate if Scotty could be open all-year round! Swimming at South is not an option any more because the water is too chloriney. It would be amazing to have more swim options by keeping Scotty open. If the depth of winter is too difficult, then opening earlier in spring (after spring break?) and staying open longer (until Thanksgiving?) would be really helpful. We love Scotty! Thank you for hosting the Boulder Swim Team there. We really appreciate the facility and all your efforts there to keep it open to the team. Thanks so much for considering! ResponseID Response 80 Attachment A 176 1000 Please extend both the season and the evenign hours for the leisure pool. My wife and I work and can't get there until 5:30. The pool closes at 6 so we can never take our kids after work. Please stay open until 7. As far as the season, some of the nicest warmest days of the summer happen after Labor day - please add a few weeks. Lastly, please add parking (and larger spaces). Everyone at the pool appears to drive an SUV and al the spaces are for compact cars. The lot is always 100% full and we have to park blocks away and are foten door dinged becasue the spacing is too tight. 1007 It would be great if Scott Carpenter could extend its opening throughout more of the year. Several other outdoor pools in Boulder have made this work, and we have a lot of sunshine throughout the afternoons all winter. It would also be nice to get more lap swim lanes for masters groups, even if it means that they can't be in every day (or at the same time). It's a lot harder to have a useful workout if there are 10+ people in the lane, and the fact that we were sharing with other masters teams was a real challenge during some of the noon practices. ResponseID Response 81 Attachment A 177 37. Would you like to be able to purchase merchandise and supplies at these facilities? If so, what should be available where? Check all that apply. Unified AAR 82 Attachment A 178 Boulder Reservoir Scott Carpenter Pool Total Checks Towels Checks Row Check % 82 34.9% 153 65.1% 235 Reusable cups/mugs Checks Row Check % 90 47.6% 99 52.4% 189 Boulder Parks & Rec branded clothing Checks Row Check % 77 47.8% 84 52.2% 161 Hats Checks Row Check % 118 51.8% 110 48.2% 228 Sunscreen Checks Row Check % 256 48.9% 268 51.1% 524 Sunglasses Checks Row Check % 107 50.7% 104 49.3% 211 Swim goggles Checks Row Check % 118 31.1% 262 68.9% 380 Life Jackets Checks Row Check % 134 74.0% 47 26.0% 181 Ear Plugs Checks Row Check % 71 44.4% 89 55.6% 160 Locks Checks Row Check % 98 38.3% 158 61.7% 256 Total Checks Checks % of Total Checks 1151 45.6% 1374 54.4% 2525 100.0% 83 Attachment A 179 39. ZIP Code Unified AAR Percent33725.0035500.0037275.0039050.0040825.0042600.0044375.0046150.0047925.0049700.0051475.0053250.0055025.0056800.0058575.0060350.0062125.0063900.0065675.0067450.0069225.0071000.0072775.0074550.0076325.0078100.0079875.000 5 10 15 20 25 108 Attachment A 180 ResponseID Response 48 Quiet no wake times are wonderful. Every employee I interacted with was wonderful. Keeping boards and kayaks out of the power boat lanes was a good thing. 53 The Reservoir is filthy and the docks are covered in goose poop - there were a number of employees doing nothing all day, and it would have been great to see a clean dock, at the very least. 56 I have a SUP stored at the reservoir. The storage facility there is great and I value it a lot. I also like the newly-defined speedboat areas that keep the speedboats away from the small craft. It's been a nice experience paddling around to the west side on a SUP this year. 62 Permit signup process, gate activities, availability of no-wake time. Goose "evidence" cleanup is great when it happens. 63 Keep access to Dream Cove 64 A great facility. Maybe add a few more lounge chairs. 67 Should allow class 5 boats to be able to visit other waters and then come back to Boulder Reservoir with proper devon and quarantine. 68 Staff and Lake Patrol are great. 71 Enhanced dock at dream cove. Great family paddle boarding zone. 74 Boating access 76 I will not be applying for a SUP pass next year - paying $10 each time I come is just very cost-prohibitive. 78 People are awesome. 80 The staff at the Boulder Rez gates were very friendly this summer. 82 woULD BE NICE IF THEY SOLD ICE AT THE PAVILION 86 I paddleboard and appreciate the time when no motorized vehicles are on the reservoir. 88 My family and I enjoy using the reservoir. We particularly like the Dream Cove area, and we love that it was a no-power-boat area this year, because we use SUPs. We still use the swim beach on occasion, and appreciate the swim tests. 40. Across all the facilities you provided feedback on today, what worked well and should be continued or enhanced? Unified AAR 109 Attachment A 181 89 The staff were always friendly and helpful 91 I love lap swimming in the summer, and later pool hours for the kids pool & earlier start in the height of the heat. 94 I like the limited no-wake hours at boulder res. 98 The drinking fountains at Boulder Rez are fantastic! 103 I think the plan to control traffic on the water is working. I use the no-wake hours. The gate operators do well. 104 Silver sneakers is great. Porta potty by Dream Cove is dirty. Entrance staff is friendly and helpful. 106 No wake hours 109 Sell bags of ice in addition to the snacks, sandwiches, alcohol etc. 110 The water personal seem extremely professional and do a good job. The enter staff are friendly and keep the people flowing. 112 As a kite boarder/ wing foiler it doesn't make economical sense for me to go to Boulder Res because I am required to get a small craft pass for every board. Those on boats switch boards all the time, but I can only use one board per pass. 113 Diving board and climbing wall area at scott carpenter are great. 116 Boulder Reservoir is a lovely spot, worth any enhancement. Many trails, other stuff to do in Boulder, but only one rez. 117 It was great to have Spruce pool open this year! . . . more please! 118 Less events more use for the community. More hours in shoulder season. Less quiet hours 119 n/a 133 Excellent facilities and friendly staff at Boulder Reservoir. 134 I am a lap swimmer and, while I understand that staffing shortages are the reason for more limited lap pool hours, I would love to see the indoor rec centers open daily. Is there any possibility that lap swimming could be allowed without lifeguards? 138 Spruce Pool 139 I wouldn't change a thing. ResponseID Response 110 Attachment A 182 142 All is good. 145 The Boulder Reservoir is a great place to go paddleboarding. The permit system helps keep the res less crowded, and it is an enjoyable experience every time we go. 146 Outdoor showers, 50-m lanes 147 Lower the prices and longer hours for after work recreation 148 Cheerful and helpful gate staff 151 I am super happy scotty C and spruce were open this summer! 155 my kids attended several weeks of sailing camp there and are super happy with it, please continue to have Community Sailing of Colorado there! 160 Having water aerobics and water yoga classes at Scott Carpenter was great. Thank you for extending our season. 165 Aqua fit at Scott Carpenter during the summer!!! 169 Parking attendants were very helpful 170 I love going to the pool. It is a very nice, relaxing place 178 More clarification at the Rez when we have to get out for lightning. 186 Please continue keeping the lap pool open in the fall when weather permits - I love swimming outdoors as long as is possible. 187 great facilities. thanks for all of your work! 196 Mainly use North Boulder Rec. All seems fine. Sorry the outdoor Pickleball courts were reduced. They will be missed, badly. 199 We store our paddleboards at the res. and try and get over as much as possible. I think the system has worked well for us. IT would be nice to have a season pass at a reduced rate for people who do pay to storage their equipment there. We pay for storage and the license for 2 boards and then each time we go over so it adds up. 200 Loved the ammendies for families at Scott carpenter 204 Loved the water and space at SC pool 205 The pools are well managed, taken care; the staff are great and life guards friendly and professional ResponseID Response 111 Attachment A 183 209 Love Scott Carpenter pool. Would like more seats in the shade. 212 At Scott Carpenter, the staff has been very helpful. They do a great job. Just keep up the good work! 215 The pirate ship at the reservoir is fun. All of the blue metal picnic tables were stacked up west of the parking lot instead of being used at the reservoir. Martin Park would love some of those picnic tables. 216 50 meter configuration! 217 Everything 219 Love the 50 meter option at Scotty! Would love to have it on Friday too. 220 Raise prices and increase quality of amenities. 221 I used SBRC most and would like to see more drop in classes and more weight equipments there 224 I like using the Reservoir to paddle board 225 Keeping pool open thru sept and into oct 226 Staff are always friendly and helpful. 227 I take a Women's Weight class with Kat at the South Boulder Rec Center. She is an outstanding instructor and I am getting stronger under her guidance. Please let her as an instructor! :-) 229 The swim teams take up alot of lanes. Could you limit the amount of lanes that they take. It always seems to be too many and not enough space for regular non swim team people. 233 On my single visit, the res appeared to be running smoothly. 235 The new Scott Carpenter Park pool works well not with the multiple pools. 237 The roads are in good condition 238 So happy that Scott is open through September, when there are so many hot days. Also wanted to thank you for opening Spruce pool this year, where I did most of my swimming. It's such a wonderful neighborhood pool. I was there pretty much daily and hope it will be open again next summer. ResponseID Response 112 Attachment A 184 241 The questions asked are completely tone deaf and not at all in sync with the issues that most frustrate and infuriate users…. The Boulder reservoir could not be more mismanaged. It's shameful that this outstanding public amenity has been hijacked for the interests of a select few. 242 The ability to make a lane reservation at Scott Carpenter was really appreciated. It was a great resource to our group of professional triathletes, preparing for Olympic level races. And if we can do so again in 2024 we will certainly make more lane reservations! 247 We love that the facilities were fully open most of the summer. We loved the SUP rentals! 250 More hours for kids at ebrc pool. 253 It was great to have earlier opening times on some days for Scott Carpenter this summer. My children would come at 9 or 10 any day we are available. 261 Scott C pool is a wonderful community resource. Thanks! 262 Hydrofit classes are outstanding and the teacher is highly prepared and engaging. They attract large numbers of participants regularly and require several lap lanes at both NBRC and Scott Carpenter. 263 I swam laps mostly at Spruce & SC pool this summer. Both great pools and both staffs were friendly and helpful 264 The concessions were very friendly! I wish the pool hours for kids was earlier than 11 268 Parks pass program works well and facilitates spontaneous visits that children love. Having a pass means less stress over getting rained out. 269 Loved the overall experience...great job! 270 I liked that there is no food being sold at the pools: quiet and clean at Spruce! 277 I'm glad that SC had the extra day of more lap lanes but it still feels like all of the facilities cater more to special groups than drop in lap swimmers 279 Focusing hours/operations on kids. The design of both Scott Carpenter and the Res are fantastic. Enhancing hours and offering for kids is always welcome! 280 Remodeled pool and locker room were great.. 285 The concession counter 289 Great facility. Wish it could be used year around! ResponseID Response 113 Attachment A 185 290 The Scott Carpenter and Spruce experiences were very good. Entrance staff was very upbeat and helpful. 293 Towel service should be brought back. We're paying more for fewer services already (reduced pool hours across the board). 294 I liked that there were no-tube days were on the lazy River. However, I wouldn't want to do away with them entirely. 297 N/A 298 I was very happy with everything.. 299 Car free part of Bike path around reservoir 300 thank you to the lake patrol for not harassing the boaters. It is so nice to go the lake and have peace. 301 I'll visit north boulder rec center till next memorial day it was a awesome way to escape the summer 303 paddle boarding at the reservoir worked well, longer waveless hours would be appreciated. Scott Carpenter staying open through September has been great, perhaps nest year they could open earlier too (before Memorial Day) 304 Great facilities Good staff 306 Thank you for fighting for hot showers and as many hours open as possible. Please keep it open as LONG as possible!! Thank You! 311 Please continue keeping Spruce pool open next summer. It was such a pleasure to swim there. 312 More hours for Spruce Pool 314 Continue employing all the wonderful front desk staff! Give them a raise. 315 I like the neighborhood, friendly vibe of the Reservoir. 324 Enhance: older adult classes like tai chi, silver sneax, fitness and weights; water fitness and movement at East and North. 326 More picnic tables at Dove Cove - hmm ..might be getting the name wrong. The first parking area to the left as you enter the Rez. Maybe more parking? So grateful the goose poop gets hosed off the dock. Long-sleeved Bldr Rez t-shirts would appeal to me (SUPping, UV resistant). 328 Financial aid for membership ResponseID Response 114 Attachment A 186 332 The 50 meter lap pool is great 333 Although this is about Scott, I frequently swam on my own (not part of group) at Spruce. The usually calmer, low-key atmosphere at Spruce was nice. Water temp good at both pools. 339 Appreciate the friendly staff and use of the lounge chairs. 343 I was very happy with the staffing and lifeguards this year - the staff make a big difference please continue to treat and pay them well! 344 Like the lane swaps - long course vs short course during the week/end. 350 I love the new Scott carpenter pool. It was well thought out, well designed for many user types. I just wish spruce pool were open more to take some of the stress off Scott carpenter. If there aren't enough lifeguards in future years, like there haven't been in recent years, would hours without lifeguards be possible? Maybe only for adult swim or something if necessary? 351 Staff at entry were very friendly. Lifeguards were good. Pool seemed to be well maintained. 360 More master swim times 362 I don't have any additional recommendations at this time 363 both of them 374 Love the reservoir and Scott Carpenter (and Spruce pool too, though that wasn't covered in this survey!) I rave all the time about how fantastic the aquatics are in Boulder, and think the facilities are exceptional, friendly, and very functional. My biggest request/priority is having the outdoor pools open longer each season. I know lifeguards are limited, but I don't think it's unreasonable to keep the indoor rec center pools closed through at least Sept/Oct so that the staff can work at Spruce/Scott Carpenter. 378 Get rid of the rangers. Mean group 380 I would like to have more open water swim days 385 I went to Scott Carpenter Park this summer. I love the amenities there especially the clean locker rooms, snack bar and slides. Please continue having the slides open during breaks. Please continue offering open swim (non lap swimming) in the lap pool. Please continue to open the other Boulder pool so guests can disperse to each pool. 386 everything worked pretty well 387 I enjoyed the Dash and Dine series at the Boulder Reservoir. This is a great event for my whole family every spring. It's important that the bathrooms are open during the event. ResponseID Response 115 Attachment A 187 390 Pool is fantastic and the staff is great! The parking lot is a nightmare. I gave up and park at the Home Depot. 392 I love swimming at Scott-Carpenter. It's a fantastic pool. While it is open it frees up all the pools at the Rec Centers so the entire demand of lap pool swimming in Boulder is well served. 394 I appreciated that the hours for all swim facilities were much better this summer than previous years. 395 boulder res worked well for SUP weekday 398 50m set-up at Scott Carpenter is awesome. Rarely too busy, hours are great during the summer. Tremendous facility. 406 25 M Scotty swimming and Spruce Pool. Spruce was very limited hours but glad it it back. The Scotty redesign is AMAZING and love it! 408 The new design at Scott carpenter is amazing! Love going there in the summers! 412 The checkin process, the delicious concession stand, the chairs 414 I have lived in Boulder for over 40 years. I have always appreciated having a public 50 meter pool for lap swimming. It is a great summer outdoor activity and workout. 417 Early morning lap swim 422 50m most of the time was fantastic to do swim workouts 425 Would love to see Dog Dayz again at end of pool season. 431 Really enjoyed the early morning lap lanes. Thank you for a good. summer. I liked the switch to the 25m length on Friday-Sunday. It provided more flexibility on when to swim. 433 Please increase long course availability on all Fridays 435 Lap lane access is great. Increased long course would be incredible 436 We love the pool and reservoir! 439 Everything about Scott Carpenter is amazing! It is safe, organized, clean and accessible. 441 ScottCarpenter laps, especially when 50m! 442 If Parks improved the Reservoir more it would encourage over use resulting in the destruction of what's already there. However, if Parks is going to allow people to use it for things like triathlons it would be nice to do them only on weekdays for those of us who want to come there for the quiet on weekends. ResponseID Response 116 Attachment A 188 444 Both facilities are lovely. Much enjoyed them. Beautifully designed and well run. Clean areas and changing rooms. Fun things to do. Good instructors. Great job, Boulder. What a terrific place to live. 446 again really appreciated the expanded hours and availability of the pools this summer. when I couldn't make it to Scott Carpenter or the weather was in Clement it was great that I could go to North rec. The pools are kept well, clean and good temp/ generally good chlorine balance. again I would just love to have as many hours for lap swim as are available for life guards. I guess the only feature I might like at Scott Carpenter which they currently did not have is a swim suit spinner;-) and perhaps a tad more water pressure in the showers 447 More open and free swim times in the morning for kids at east boulder and north boulder rec centers. Like 9 am to 11 am would be wonderful. Thank you! 448 friendly gate staff at the reservoir 449 Please keep the 50 meters lanes as long as possible. This is the only 50 meter pool in town and there are other 25 meter pools available. 455 Early and late lap swim hours at Scotty are great. You could try something fun like a full moon swim in July and August - I'd come! 456 enjoyed paddleboarding, boating and swimming 458 Keep it simple! The format now seems to be enough. Don't overly complicate the experience with "stuff" to buy. 459 Very congenial staff. Workers enthusiastic and helpful. Nice job hiring good people. 464 Sadly disappointed 465 Fun amenities at scott carpenter and nice shade 466 The staff and lifeguards at the pool are terrific. Lap swimming at Scott Carpenter is a great experience. 470 Scott Carpenter works well, I love it. 471 - Love the opportunity to swim 50 meters at Scotty. 472 I'm still swimming! ResponseID Response 117 Attachment A 189 473 Scott Carpenter is an amazing facility. So family friendly. 474 It would be nice to have more food choices with lower prices 475 I haven't been using the S-C pool for many years. It was a pleasant surprise how nice it is right now. 483 hours for lap / open swim 488 Hours for drop off slide at Scott Carpenter Aquafit classes Reservable cabanas 25 yard pool orientation Ruthie's had great homemade ice cream sandwiches Lifeguards were always super friendly 491 Lap lanes at Scotty (for non-organized teams/BAM, etc.). That is, allowing the general public access to lap lanes outside. 493 Love having access to Scott Carpenter. It's great to have an affordable community pool for those hot days! 495 the fast lane check in 496 Lifeguard were really efficient and I feel safe with my kid's swimming 498 Scott carpenter is a world class facility. When it's open. Keep it open and add parking. The reservoir should be free to enter and should encourage runners and cyclists to enjoy the facilities. Add a brewery/cafe. So many more people would use it. It's usually sadly vacant. And runners/cyclists now overwhelm tom watson and other lots that have no bathroom facilities (just abandoned ones), water fountains or refreshments. 501 Open Spruce Pool up again next summer! It is such a perfect smaller size pool, easy to get to, good parking, small scale. 503 I'm a big fan of Scott Pool-it's close, outdoors, clean, love the 50 m lanes, I ride my bike but the bike lock up area needs expanding and the lock rails are too close to the building. 509 Really glad Spruce was open this year earlier opening hours would be nice 510 I most often went to Spruce. It is a terrific pool with very pleasant, friendly, hard working staff. The atmosphere is terrific at Spruce. But I appreciate that SC remained open in September. 512 Scotty is a great resource and really well managed! 513 Need more pool capacity for the city. More pools, more hours 514 We have had a ski boat at the Boulder Res for the past 16 years, and love being on the water. ResponseID Response 118 Attachment A 190 515 Easy entrance, clean water 519 Lap pool during weekend and weekday lanes 520 Scott Carpenter Pool is phenomenal. Love it! 522 We like the diving pad and climbing wall at scott carpenter but see my other comments about the water slide 535 Lap swimming 539 late evening hours lap swim at Scott Carpenter Park pool. 541 I appreciate that you have reduced rates in the afternoons at the res. I like to bring my kids and I don't have passes for them. 542 This year the staff at the entrance and boat inspection were extremely polite and helpful. All of them, excellent! 546 I was happy Spruce was open and that Scott Carpenter is still open in September. 547 longer hours, longer season (wx permitting) 550 Ok for now 552 Customer Service, Going above and beyond to provide an exceptional experience. Thank you. 555 Spruce pool is great but should open earlier for lap swimming. 560 I was pleased with Scott Carpenter pool this summer. If anything extra hours would be good. 562 Text communication about closure/reopening due to stormy weather 568 I love being able to go to these facilities via a user group. Without that I would not use them. 570 Good water temp this summer 573 All aquatic operations: watercraft & swimming went well, and enjoyed access to walk across the dam and back. 574 Love Scotty. The spreadsheet schedule is incredible. I am so grateful to be able to swim long course, and outside no less! Thank you. Thank you! ResponseID Response 119 Attachment A 191 577 The SUP rack storage is tight for me - a kayak is above me and stored upside down so the seats makes it hard to get my SUP in place. Consider how the different non- motorized vessels can be grouped/stored. 578 Continue pool safety breaks and swim tests. Continue Rain Checks for return visit 581 Would love to see printouts of drop-in classes to take with me 582 Scott Carpenter is a fantastic lap pool - please keep it open as long as possible. Bubble for the winter? (or even if you bubble Spruce street, people will come) 586 I don't understand why a person is not permitted to replace an exisiting class 5 boat on the reservoir with another one. Every year boats advance in technology to make them more environmentally friendly. The policy to disallow a person top replace their boat with a new one seems to be a misdirected approach to an issue that seems unclear. 589 I loved having Spruce as an option this summer. It was such a different energy than Scotty. As a lap swimmer who swims for personal fitness, having a pool with others who were there for similar goals (vs. the serious athletes) was nice. And just nice to have a calmer option to hang out at too. Thanks for making Spruce an option! 590 Not being able to purchase/register at the gate is annoying. 40$ for each paddle board is obnoxious. 592 Survey people more often. 593 The lap pool at Scotty is amazing and I would love to see it open longer during the year if at all possible. It was wonderful to swim at Spruce bc it is quieter and in my neighborhood. Please keep it open longer too! 596 the online registration system worked well, and i found that simply providing my name at the entry gate was extremely convenient when accessing the res. 597 I was really happy that Scott Carpenter pool was not overstaffed to the point that Spruce Pool could not be opened. Going to Spruce Pool after school was a highlight of our swimming experiences. 598 love scott carpenter - hope you can continue to prioritize staffing there in the summer 599 Everything I saw ran like clockwork. An amazing summer at Scotty overall! 601 Good communication from the City about openings, staffing, etc. Appreciate the facilities and kids love going. 605 Boat inspection and inspectors have gotten much better. On occasion, an inspector upon leaving the reservoir can seem to dawdle and not be motivated to get the tag placed and paperwork done in a timely fashion. ResponseID Response 120 Attachment A 192 607 Scott Carpenter is great and a convenient location. 608 Scot carpenter pool is a gem for any community!!! 611 Boat rentals until 7:00 Better cooked options at restaurant/counter 613 This applies to all pools, not just Scott Carpenter - Please get the pools fixed and open. The situation at South is ridiculous. I can't imagine an explanation other than poor management. A mistake here and there is understandable, but years of closures and excuses? 614 Everything is very nice --- please don't close Spruce Pool though - it's my favorite! 623 Parking at scott carpenter 624 I'm so glad BAM is back! 636 Yes 637 No complaints - great facility 639 The pools are so great! Thank you!! 641 Please see my earlier comments. SC pool is GREAT as it is! 642 add a refund policy, it's a joke how it's done now. 644 Allowing runners to run clockwise into the Rez (via Coot entrance) without payment works well. 646 Everything is top notch, safety, cleanliness, hours... 647 continue offering the aquafit classes; however the Aquafit classes should NOT be help in the LAP swim pool. 653 We loved the family leisure pool space for our child starting at 10am on weekends and from 5pm-bedtime on weekdays!! Thank you!! 655 Entrance gate, boat check, rest room, launch ramp and docks and safety patrol 656 Spruce re-opening Scotty 25 yards on the weekends!!! 657 Water safety seemed a lot better this year, with more attentive patrols. 659 Overall love the outdoor pool so much and had a great summer getting my baby in the pool! ResponseID Response 121 Attachment A 193 661 love the lap pool for me and the kids section for my little! I just love this big central pool where we can show up and run into a friend or spend the day enjoying! 662 I think continuing to update pools throughout the area. SCarpenter gets too busy, need to disperse people...but it's a great facility! 664 No issues with the questionnaire. 668 Making Rez more accessible to boats 669 User groups for lap swimming 671 hours of operation, daily open/close 678 I always park at Dream Cove and I always can find a spot- that's nice. Boat inspectors and front gate and patrol folks have always been so friendly 679 The staff!!! Such great people.... plus Spruce Street pool.... if that dies.... well Scotty by itself is silly for a town the size of Boulder, and growing... 682 Scott Carpenter is such a gem of a facility we truly love going there (both me to swim and my family with 2 young kids). Just keep it up, keep it open as much as you can and maintain it well. 683 cleanliness of all restrooms and shower area 685 Limiting quantity of boat permits sold 687 The check in and check out process for small watercraft at the Res was smooth and easy. It made me have more confidence that we are doing what we can to prevent the spread of invasive species. 688 Quick access to Scott Carpenter. Well done! 691 Scotty is great facility. 692 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. 693 Customer service at the reservoir entrance gate is always great. The main building at the reservoir is very nice. 697 Scott Carpenter worked amazingly. Having a 50 meter pool is such a wonderful thing. 698 Scott Carpenter is an amazing pool and community resource it would be wonderful if the city could find a way to keep it open all year rounds to address the shortage of swimming facilities for swim teams and community swimmers ResponseID Response 122 Attachment A 194 699 The lap pools at Scottie and East 700 Friendly staff 704 Love the lap pool at Scott Carpenter in the summer, would love to see it open year round (perhaps with a bubble over it) 705 There are a lot of Spanish-speaking families at the Rez. It would be great to see bilingual (Spanish/English speaking) life guards and staff at the Rez. I interacted with one lifeguard who knew basic Spanish but it would be great to have some native Spanish speakers too. 706 Price is too high for seniors 707 Scotty - opening as early as possible in the season, closing as late as possible in the season. Scotty - enhance this amazing facility with a bubble to be open year round. 708 All good. Thanks you. I love it. 710 I think BPR is running the pools as best you can. The SC locker room (and showers) aren't the best. Expecially the water pressure in the showers. But it's adequate. 711 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. I wish it were open all year long to accommodate residents' demand for lap swimming. 715 Large motor boat permitting and storage is working well. Keep it up! 721 Scott carpenter is such a beautiful pool and should have a longer season. Perhaps the South bldr rec can be rebuilt with both and indoor and outdoor pool. 726 The renovation of Scott Carpenter pool is fantastsic. Thank you! 727 I think the cleanliness of the park, and facilities is great. Keep it up. 729 Nice facility, friendly staff. Though I was confused the first day about pool rules/clearing out times until another mom told me what was going on. Might be good to let new people know when they buy their pass how things work. 731 Scan check in. 734 More hours at Scotty 735 friendly staff, cleaningless, great customer service 738 No-wake hours at the Rez are good and should be maintained as is at a minimum... grateful that most of the activities at Scott Carpenter were available most of the time... ResponseID Response 123 Attachment A 195 739 The facilities are nice and they are clean. Like I said in a previous question, I'd like to see a concession style food option with typical lake/pool offerings - pizza, hot dogs, nachos, soft pretzels, popcorn, chips and frozen treats. Think you'd see a lot more business. 747 Parks and Rec must review its policies and priorities re "financial assistance". Any such assistance should prioritize the youth who are actual residents of Boulder. The children of taxpayers aged up to 18 should permitted to use city facilities at little or no cost. It is ridiculous to charge a 12 year old resident $6 to shoot baskets for an hour. At the same time you need to stop giving free passes to people who come to Boulder and claim they are unable to pay for passes. This system is being abused. Finally, you owe the people of south Boulder a good, well repaired rec center. Fix the pool and stop threatening to close the south Boulder rec. For some reason you pour resources into the North Boulder Rec.and ignore South. That is just wrong. 748 The safety provided by the lifeguards, continued highest standards of cleanliness, More hours for lap swimming and more info about swim team usage that cuts down public's availability of lanes 750 The deck chairs are great, the 50m pool is great, hot water is great, parking is ok. 752 It would be great if kids swim lessons were offered in weekdays and weekends. 753 Wake times for water ski boats need to be extended. Their small wake doesn't affect other watercraft 755 Please consider making the Scott carpenter pool available all year around for lap swimming 756 Scott Carpenter is so fun for our family. Keep it up! The Res is also great. Shade options at the beach would be great. Maybe rental umbrellas/pop up tents? 758 Continuing to increase the number of small craft passes. 759 Spruce & Scott Carpenter outdoor pools are such a precious treat in the summer! Thank you for keeping these beautiful facilities so clean & open; the hours this summer 2023 were great for me! 760 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. 763 The fairly recent renovations at Bolt Reservoir great overall! Very nice. See earlier comments about lifeguard, shortages and failure to update or be able to provide updated information to guests. Goose poop is a problem… Not sure what to do about that. Is it possible to make the sand at the beach little nicer? Maybe not… Just throwing it out there. 765 Paddling in my kayak on Boulder Rez during no-wake hours is great! 766 Scotty is the best Pool around! Thank you city of Boulder ResponseID Response 124 Attachment A 196 768 Again ... As a rower, paddler, and watersports enthusiast I would like to see equitable hours for non-motorized uses (free from powerboats and their speeds/wakes) as exist for motorized users. I would also like to see greatly reduced fees imposed by the city on the rowing club, and I would like to see the summer hours (facility opens to the public at 6 AM) extended to May and September 770 The summer hours at the Reservoir are greatly preferred. The summer I should be kept substantially later in the year. 772 The morning gate staff is fantastic 773 The reservoir itself is awesome, doesn't need much besides existing as a large, usable body of water. Quiet hours without motorboats are great, and make it so I can actually use the reservoir (rowing) without safety concerns of getting capsized or run over. My favorite part of the Reservoir were the early Summer hours, where I can up before work, while the water is still and beautiful, and safely row before the reservoir gets too busy with other traffic. 774 We use our SUP at the reservoir. I believe you should provide more permits. 776 The staff working the gates have always been friendly and professional. 777 The friendly check in people. Hopefully you will have more spinning and Matt Pilates classes this fall/winter 780 The Res should encourage more human powered use. Earlier opening in Sept and Oct would help. Current hours do not allow working people to use the Res during the week in the morning. The dock access for rowers in wheel chairs is challenging. The sand is loose and often has deep ruts and the step to get on the dock ramp is large. 782 Front gate staff is very friendly!!! 784 Scotty was open and is a super fun place to be. I wish the lap area was bigger or domed. 785 The check in was easy and the facilities are good. 789 I appreciate the expanded area for paddleboards only 790 Open up south pool. 795 Entry was better this year, but can still be improved. There should be an automated gate w/ RFID card entry for those with passes. This way not everyone will be waiting at one gate just to show their pass. Credit card payments could be improved -- make no receipt the default, use something like Square which is near-instant charging. 796 No wake hours at the Rez are much improved. Buoy management is much improved. 802 Keep Spruce Pool open as early & late as possible (May thru Sep, like Scotty) ResponseID Response 125 Attachment A 197 808 Hours of operation 811 It was good to get groups and the broader community making use of these facilities. It brings Boulder together. 813 Safety, cleanliness 819 Please keep Spruce open in 2024. 823 Front gate had mostly friendly people but not always able to answer questions 824 BAM Open Water Swim. Went to all but 1 or 2. Dash n' Dine. Did 'em all. Stroke & Stride. Went three times. Boulder Ironman 70.3. Did the one. They were all great, please keep them going. 825 The safety provided by the life-guards is great. 826 I appreciate the opportunity to swim with BAM at the reservoir. Please keep that going if at all possible. 829 More 50 m days at Scotty. More benches in the locker room. Extended hours after labor Day. 836 LAP pool OPEN ALL year round!! 838 Very well run facility 845 We really enjoy going out on our friends boat and wake surfing. It's an activity that has brought our family together. I hope we will be able to enjoy it at the Boulder Res for many years to come. 846 Scott Carpenter has an amazing lap pool, and is utilized well in Summer for both groups and individual lap swimmers. 847 Picking up permits worked much better this year. 2022 was a fiasco. 849 Just make the facilities available to our community. Our property taxes paid for the them so it would be nice to have them accessible and affordable 852 Staff is friendly and attentive. 853 Even though I'm a lifeguard, I still access these facilities as a patron, so I get to see both sides. The reopening of spruce went very well, and I hope that it stays open next year. 856 I appreciate the signage noting upcoming events - so that I can be aware of heavy traffic days and avoid the res. 857 The Rez is gorgeous and clean ResponseID Response 126 Attachment A 198 858 Management of Scott Carpenter Pool, a first rate facility, has been first rate this season. Thank you and congratulations on a job well done and meeting the various demands of a demanding and privileged clientele. Take a bow and know that you make a positive contribution to the City and you are appreciated for your work and your training and support of staff 866 I would like the see Scotty drop the long course after the summer. It opens up more lanes. 867 6am opening at scotty 870 Parking struggle sucks, spaces too small. 872 That there is any public access at all to the Res. I know there are probably plans to further restrict or increase the charge for access. This is the one BPR facility we use. Don't make it any worse, please. 873 Loved the BAM activities at both and the water polo. The pool is a beautiful place to be and the staff is very nice. 875 Did a great job designing the new Scott Carpenter pool and facilities. People who work there are very friendly. People are happy! 876 The front gate staff at Scotty and the Res are fantastic. Tim is amazing to work with. The upper management of parks and rec needs to change to be a team of can-doers. 881 I appreciate the opportunity to participate in the morning open swims 882 Have early am lap swim or masters options at more pools. Be creative with pay and incentives to keep all lap pools staffed and open in the early am. 889 My daughter and I were able to use all aspects of Scott Carpenter. The Res is too expensive. 890 Easy access for BAM, and not too many people in the locker room and I was always able to take a shower. 895 The pool at SC is great, especially when set up for long coufrse. 897 Both facilities have been updated beautifully and the check in process for both is easy. 901 At Scott Carpenter, checking in, cleanliness of facility, and hours of operation worked well during the summer. Did not like lifeguards taking safety too far in several instances, blowing the whistle too many times and yelling at kids and adults more than necessary 902 Scott Carpenter pool is very clean. ResponseID Response 127 Attachment A 199 903 BAM early morning swims at both Scotty and Reservoir. Would like to see Reservoir entrance fee be cheaper. Would like to see Scotty open most or all of the year. 904 Scotty leisure is so much fun! 906 Beautiful clean pool with lots of space. Love swimming there. 907 The staff is friendly. 911 Customer service Just need sig more hours of access 913 The goose poop at the Res is out of control disgusting 914 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. 916 see above for long course M-F 917 It would be great to have a place for Mesa swim team to practice during the summer 918 Keep Scott carpenter pool open as late as possible if not all winter for lap swim! 919 Customer service at both facilities remains top notch! The updates on the aquatics web site seemed to really be easy to find and understand this season, compared to seasons' past. 921 Easy check-in. 923 Scott Carpenter is great, but the city needs more pool space. Considering the investment into the park, I don't understand why the pool isn't open year round. Separately, the entrance fee to the reservoir to swim with the groups is cost prohibitive. 928 Res entry fees are expensive for BAM swims. Essentially, bAM swimmers pay twice - to get in and for BAM to rent the res for swims. Doesn't really seem like a fair deal. 930 Scott carpenter is generally clean 934 Scott Carpenter: needs more hours for lap swim to meet the needs of: youth sports, high school sports, rec swimmers, and professional athletes. 935 Having as many open pool hours is great, thank you! 938 It would be great if there was a pass for Boulder reservoir in between a day pass and annual that costs $750. 941 BAM Open Water swim workouts this summer were amazing. Thank you for working with BAM members to make this happen. ResponseID Response 128 Attachment A 200 943 Staff is always nice. 945 long course mon thru thu and short course over the weekend...was perfect 946 South Boulder REc Scott Carpenter 947 We love having access to lanes for my daughter's swim team (Mesa). 948 see previous note 954 The pool is fantastic. I like the mix of long course and short course. At the reservoir, the availability of combination lock lockers, outdoors showers, and indoors showers is really great too. 955 Love the renovations on the Scott Carpenter park last few years. Freaking Awesome. I am just disappointed it is not available 12 months out of the year. Seems like a waste of space and use especially in such an outdoorsy community. 957 I love Scott Carpenter pool and wish that it could remain open year round! 958 The BAM swims are such a well run event, I would like to see these supported by the town and continued into the future 961 PLEASE install a Bubble over Scotty!!! 962 More times/lanes for swim team practice. 963 Scott Carpenter was a great resource all summer, and the concessions at the Reservoir were very welcome, particularly the box lunches 965 Extended lap lane season at Scotty was appreciated. 968 Scott Carpenter is a great facility that is so family friendly. The locker room is spacious (but could be maintained/cleaned a bit more). I wish there were more chairs in the shade. 971 Open up both gate windows during high volume hours. 972 Facilities at the reservoir are always well maintained and help me feel successful when swimming there. 975 I love Scott Carpenter pool. Please add more lanes for Masters swimming (BAM) 978 We need the lap pool open year round for swim team 979 Hours at Scotty 980 Kids area, when open is great. ResponseID Response 129 Attachment A 201 986 Keeping Scott Carpenter open longer 988 Boating and paddleboard is a perfect combination at the reservoir. Thank you for maintaining these activities. Really appreciate all the hard work you do to keep us all happy. The staff is professional fun and appreciated. thank you. 990 Everything is really well run, I'm super happy with how the city has operated these facilities. 992 Love Scott Carpenter- the improvements have provided Boulder with a type of facility to should be available year round to our active swimming community. Crazy that communities like Salida have better aquatic facilities than Boulder. 993 Carla who often opens the gate in the morning to the reservoir is awesome. 994 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic environment where summer swimming is very fun. 996 Pay the lifeguards the same amount as Louisville Rec so we don't lose lifeguards. It's crazy that we have to close pools in order to have enough lifeguards during the summer. And update the South rec pool please!!!!!! 997 Continue light patrolling of lake and quiet hours. Getting to commercial with sail boats. They are dangerous when you let amateurs go helter skelter all over the lake. 998 staffing and maintenance are very good 1000 the motor boat rules and rates work well. We love wakeboarding on the rez and have brought dozens of other local boulderites out to the rez to enjoy it. When the Scott C pool is in the 25 meter config, leavign a large section of the east end of the pool available for open family swim is really nice. Please do that more. There's no place else for families. 1005 Staff at the res is A+ always a pleasure coming out and great to have everyone helpful. 1006 open water swim at the res, 50 meter lap swimming 1007 It was very nice to have access to Scott Carpenter throughout September. ResponseID Response 130 Attachment A 202 ResponseID Response 44 At times the goose droppings are a bit much, and better removal options should be considered. 47 Season should be extended on spring and fall 48 Boat safety and more open hours. 49 As stated earlier in this survey - the permit system for small watercraft. Weekdays are not busy and daily passes should be available. Many of us have visitors or friends that want to bring their small watercraft (kayak/SUP) on the res and then we can't and have to go elsewhere. Please consider changing it for weekdays at least. Thank you. 53 Lifeguards at SC seem to follow widely divergent rules (the swim test, for example... one guard failed my child for his swimming patterns while another let him pass) - as a former head life guard, I know that consistency in policy is super important. As a mother, I witnessed how crushed my son was to learn that what he'd done to pass the swim test one day didn't work for him the next (I worked with him and he tried again and succeeded, but nonetheless). Clean goose poop from docks. Sometimes, the staff in the entrance booth to the Rez had no clue whatsoever how to look up entrance passes, etc. 56 Don't charge a fee to cyclists who are just riding through the reservoir facility to do a loop ride (people who tell you they are not stopping off to do anything at the reservoir). 60 Please see prior note on paddle board check out after using them. 61 $10 per person per day facility fee for Boulder reservoir for people who already bought boat permits is much too high. There should be at least a slight discount for people who purchased permits. 62 Make it clear if people can picnic in "Hobie Haven" or not. I've experienced conflicts with people setting up camp next to my sailboat on shore who are unwilling to move, preventing me from setting up, launching, and returning to shore. Inebriated guests will loudly proclaim "I was here first!" or "It's a public beach!" This is a recipe for conflict I'd like to avoid. Goose "evidence" unpleasant when it has not been cleaned up. 63 Fewer events at the Res during peak family use hours. Could we do a community cleanup to get rid of the invasive plants a few times a year? 64 Open Scott pool earlier and later 41. Across all the facilities you provided feedback on today, what should be changed or improved? Unified AAR 131 Attachment A 203 65 More employees to work the checkin at the res as well as the watercraft check station. I had to wait over 10 minutes to check out at the watercraft station before there was only one employee and the boat in front didn't do any of the things they were supposed to before leaving. This seems excessive when I had two SUPs that could have quickly been looked over while the boats bilge was drained. 67 Allow class 5 boats to visit other waters and come back to the res with proper Devon and quarantine. 68 Remove rocks blocking parking at entrance. 74 Continue to expand beach access and food ammenties. Add more trash cans to make it easier to use. 80 I live across from the Rez and am woken up starting at 3am every weekend as traffic moves to the events. I wish there was a neighborhood program for people who live right here that would allow us free yearlong entrance. That would help ease the pain. A few weeks ago the Rez hosted an 1100 person event and the traffic was unreal. I can't sleep with my blinds or windows open with shining car lights and constant zooming. Our home is near the street. My address is 5225 51st Street. Thank you. 82 mMore receptive to motor boats and some ease being able to take boats out if they are decontaminated 86 I wish there was a number to get help. I was stranded a few times due to high winds, could see the rescue boat out picking up boarders but had not contact number. 88 My 8yo daughter did a swim test that never seemed to be recorded properly. Nevertheless, it was not a problem to get solved each time we returned. 89 Clearer bouys, more bouys, or even ropes to close off the nesting sites. 91 Pool - owned PFD devices should be offered if you make a child take off their 'non approved' PFD device. 98 Na 101 Extended hours (especially for teams that have equipment / personal equipment stored at the reservoir) Lower prices 103 The reservoir management has nearly priced the local rowing organizations out of existence. I no longer join BCR, mainly due to the cost. It would be great if it were possible to mitigate the watermillfoil problem. 104 Clean port a potty. 106 More no wake hours ResponseID Response 132 Attachment A 204 109 The new dock this year by the swim beach needs to be moved - it is too shallow off that point to be used by most motor boats. 110 The middle of the lake rafts should be cleaned dailey (the're gross.) Boaters with small boats need to leave their towables on the rafts some-times. Something should be done with the geese droppings as young children have to walk thru the grass . There should be an out-side shower at the boater's bldg. for boaters. Thanks for the great things you do at the park. 113 Now that my daughter can pass the swim test she had an awesome time swimming at the res. Before this we've rarely gone b/c the swimming area is so small - make the smaller kid swimming area larger. 116 Nighttime activities at the Rez, a place to buy a beer and a snack 117 I don't think that any of the above supplies need to be sold at either facility. 119 n/a 129 Love having these amenities in our community! Our whole family really enjoyed them this summer. 133 I would like to see efoils allowed on Boulder Reservoir. Although they are motorized, it is only by a small 5 hp electric motor, not comparable to a jet ski or other personalized watercraft. There really is no difference between efoiling and kite foiling, which is currently allowed on the reservoir. 138 Spruce Pool 139 I wouldn't change a thing. 142 Appreciate all the effort on the part of everyone. 145 I know the plant that grew out of control was invasive and brought in my accident, but it was very thick in Dream Cove. I hope there is a plan to help get rid of it, and stop the growth. I know that has some ecological impacts that need to be considered so, not sure if that is possible. 146 Remove metal shelves in showers (they don't work well and interfere with showering); too many lockers and not enough bench space in locker room. 148 The lockers at the res always seem to me mostly out-of-order 151 If staffing allows, increased lap swim times (6am-8pm) through September and early May at scotty C! 160 Shower heads in women's locker room are low flow—it takes forever to shower. ResponseID Response 133 Attachment A 205 167 Year round swimming at Scott Carpenter pool! 170 Open longer, in the morning, into the fall 171 Legacy boat owners and members should be able to buy new boats with ballasts. 174 more open water swimming at the res. 176 More early open hours! 178 No tubes in lazy river. 187 It would be great if the water fountain outside scott carpenter pool could be brought back for people on the bike path nearby! 192 Cheaper entry fees 194 More, and better advertised, swim lessons would be nice. I was checking a page on the rec center website that said it would be updated with information about the Spruce Pool swim lessons, but then that webpage was not updated and I missed out on those lessons. 198 Access to the shoreline at the swim beach and rowing dock should be made more wheelchair friendly. 200 Nothing I'm happy with Scott carpenter. Would love more family friendly features at east Boulder rec center 204 More AquaFit Classes 205 More life guards for North and East Boulder so that they both can open in the mornings at 6. 212 Not much to change. Might pay the staff a little better. 215 Lifeguards at the reservoir were horsing around and not really watching the water several times. 216 If you must have the pool in a 25 yard confrontation, please do not do it over every weekend. 217 More "adult" leisure time at Scott Carpenter but I'm not sure what that would look like. SC is much better than the country club pool we had where we used to live, but I did like the waitstaff with cocktails! 219 The women's locker room! Dark, cold and cave-like. 221 Fees decreased if possible ResponseID Response 134 Attachment A 206 226 I've noticed a lot of people on paddleboards and in kayaks don't seem to understand that the "closed" buoys indicate a wildlife protection area that is off-limits to humans, not just motorboats. More education would be good. 227 The South Boulder Rec Center just got new weights equipment this week so thank you! 228 1) Lake patrol needs to enforce no swimming in the boating pattern. 2) Lake patrol also needs to enforce that boating flags be used properly instead of letting people run with their flags up all the time. 3) The dinghy for transport to mooring balls is ridiculous and needs to be replaced or properly maintained. 231 checking in from paddleboarding. Person examining paddle boards never seemed to get it right...if we have a permit, how hard is it to check off the name as we enter. Instead, they ask to see number on board and then ask for name...backwards in our opinions. 232 The parking lot at Scott carpenter is a mess. I drive a mid size suv. I have 3 kids, and come from the mountains. It is not an option to commute otherwise. I have a disability. I can not haul bikes down the hill and then bike. The bus we tried to take had people smoking meth on it. We tried again and took the car, only to find the spots so tight, that I couldn't get the youngest out of their car seat if I was parked in the spot. 233 No suggestions 235 Scott Carpenter parking lot parking spaces are too small, inconvenient and cause car damage. Boulder Res more small craft permits for a lower cost. Shouldn't have to pay for an expensive permit and entry fee especially if you only want to use your SUP a few times in the summer. 237 Cost, allowing boaters to get in the water. 241 The questions asked are completely tone deaf and not at all in sync with the issues that most frustrate and infuriate users…. The Boulder reservoir could not be more mismanaged. It's shameful that this outstanding public amenity has been hijacked for the interests of a select few. 247 Cleanliness in locker rooms. 254 N/a 258 Make sure kids are not playing in the lap lanes when the pool is designated for lap swimmers 261 Later eve hours for the kids pool 262 The showers at Scott Carpenter in the Ladies Room need improvement. Most offer only very low water pressure. ResponseID Response 135 Attachment A 207 263 Enforcing lap swimming rules. As a fairly fast swimmer, it is a problem when very slow swimmers (who could easily swim at least 2 per lane) each occupy all of the available lanes. It's hard, if not downright dangerous for me to share a lane with someone who is a weak swimmer and can't hold a straight line (I have had more than a few head-on collisions. One resulted in a bloody nose and cut under my eye). Also, more and more swimmers were jumping into lap lanes to wade and chat, or bring their very small children into a lap lanes, and since the lifeguards (or other staff) didn't speak to them, it was occurring more and more frequently as the summer went along. Lastly, no cold water in men's shower at Spruce pool all summer. Actually scalding hot (not to mention expensive I imagine). Personally, I would have gone with just cool water if the hot water couldn't be fixed. Would also be nice to add some decent sized lockers at Spruce. Seems like maybe some of the unused bench space could go 264 The kid hours should start at 10. The PARKING is horrible. Take away a few spots to make each spot bigger. It's impossible for families to get kids out of the cars to go into a FAMILy facility. The spots are too small and too close together. 270 I also spent time at Spruce pool - I really hope the sprue pool will continue to be open each summer into fall! Would love if one pool could be open in winter for outdoor swimming!! Thanks 272 Only one guard is needed for lap swim. People can swim when air is < 50 T. Pools used to open earlier, 0545 during the week and 0700 on weekends. 277 East, Spruce and NBR could use more detailed cleaning in the shower areas of the women's locker room 280 more lanes available for BAM 283 At Scotty, 50m lanes all weekdays! 285 The lazy river (without the tubes it becomes a free for all with children charging about playing tag and throwing balls). If you have a small child or baby it is becoming almost too dangerous to go in 288 Most weekends over the summer there is a Triathlon or other athletic event. This limits the time other users can make use of the Reservoir. Each year there seem to be more and more of these events. 289 Warmer locker rooms especially early and late season. Clocks lowered or moved higher. Flags are blocking the view in many lanes. 290 Minor complaint: still used 50 meter configuration one day when it was supposed to be changed to 25 yards. ResponseID Response 136 Attachment A 208 292 Entrance fee is prohibitive/ seems way too high to me. $10 for a resident seems ridiculous. And not mentioned previously, but the no-wake rule in fall being moved to later in the mornings a few days a week is frustrating and seems unnecessary. Please move it back to earlier! 293 Open the pools!! Covid is over, let's get back to the old schedule. 295 Need to eliminate permit limits for SUPs. These are low-impact visitors, so limiting the number of permits is way too restrictive. 297 - More opportunities for open water swimming for triathletes. - The entrance fee (even if you are just running through) is ridiculous. 299 More teen hours in lap pool without swim lanes (basketball etc) Safer car free ways to get to reservoir with kids (bikes) 300 thank you for a great year, i wish that I could have gotten out there more. Please allow dogs on boats through the whole year! 301 Nothing your pool is so much more fun with 10 levels above water words not mention the price 303 If at all possible earlier open hours for shoulder seasons, 7:00 am instead of 9:00am at the reservoir. 304 More hours and days for kids, extend the length of the season especially for the kids' pool 306 Water fountain 311 Evening swim hours at Scott Carpenter, Perhaps more times with 25 yard lanes during the week when the pool is crowded. Mostly it works out the way it is. 315 The Reservoir bathrooms need more light and maybe some more private changing areas. 316 Earlier hours for leisure pool at Scott Carpenter 317 Times and duration of how long the pool stays open during winter 324 Silver sneakers classes: make them classic with more dance. Less Boom. 326 Already answered 332 The lap pool should remain 50 meters the whole time. I did not like when it became yards Fri-Sun. There are many other pool options that have yards, so have 50meters the whole time would be greatly valued. Also if it could stay open year round 337 Need training for boat & mooring customers ResponseID Response 137 Attachment A 209 340 Better restroom facilities throughout the park. Also the front gate is rather slow in entering the park. Thanks 344 keep early morning hours - the 11-6 is hard for folks that work to get in a swim before work 350 Improve open hours for pools. If enough lifeguards can't be found please create hours without lifeguards even if only for adults. 351 Would love SC pool to be open at 6 a.m. in May and September as well. 352 Not exactly at these facilities, but the Boulder Rec website is very chaotic and hard to navigae. 357 Need separate entrance line for season ticket holders to reduce waiting during popular times. 359 Better food/drink options 362 I don't have any additional recommendations at this time 364 I believe I paid between $60-$80 for a "boat pass" just to be able to take my stand up paddle board. I went once this summer. The boat pass should include entry fee and/or vice versa where you pay $10 a day to bring a board. 366 More pass/pricing options for the reservoir, more flexible open swim hours at all boulder pools 369 @ Scott Carpenter and Spruce... allow infants to be in a floaty (with their adult, of course) 371 Make the summer pass valid longer (end of september) 374 My biggest request/priority is having the outdoor pools open longer each season. I know lifeguards are limited, but I don't think it's unreasonable to keep the indoor rec center pools closed through at least Sept/Oct so that the staff can work at Spruce/Scott Carpenter. 375 allow dogs post season 377 I signed up for two passes for my two windsurfers. However, I can only use one at a time, and this year the wind never cooperated for the times I was available (half the summer). It seems a shame to hold two passes for such occasional use. Seems like there must be a better way. 379 Nothing 380 Could open water swims have a longer season? ResponseID Response 138 Attachment A 210 386 I can't think of anything to change. 387 I think the car traffic could be limited during Dash and Dine events so cars aren't driving around while people are running on the course. For the Scott Carpenter pool, it's hard to park there on the weekends. 392 I kindly but strongly request that the City finds a way to keep Scott Carpenter lap pool open all year long. It is a game changer for the swimming community in Boulder. 393 Nothing to be done about the geese and their poop, alas! 394 The lap pools during the school year: I wish that they were open at more times during daytime and weekends. Because of swim teams the lanes are more limited. I remember when the Sunday hours were much longer. 395 Bikes should ride free across the property to safely access Coot Lake and exit onto bike highway near IBM building. Much safer than using diaganal highway. Weekday pass holders for SUP should not be charged an entrance fee to the res - prices are high enough for the summer SUP pass. 396 better information about aqua classes 402 Boulder acts like the Res is something something special, it's not. Over regulated and over priced. 403 More lap lanes available that are 25 vs. 50 in length 406 Parking at Scotty. Although there isn't much I can think of outside of a parking structure where the lot currently is. 414 My usage of the facility is only for 50 meter lap swimming. I am completely satisfied with the way that operation is run. I assume users of the other features are also pleased. Scott Carpenter is one thing the city is doing a good job with. 417 More lighting in locker rooms please Hair dryers Warmer water in showers 422 50m on Fridays please!! 427 I think a boat permit should include a family pass to the reservoir. 433 Already mentioned preference for Fridays to go back to long course all season long. Keep early spring and late summer pool access at Scotty, it gets used! 434 More seating at Scott Carpenter Pool. 435 Winterize Scott Carpenter Pool :) 436 More deep end opportunities for Scott Carpenter- Friday-Sunday ResponseID Response 139 Attachment A 211 439 Regulations so the water at Boulder Res can be cleaner. 440 weekday leisure swim times through labour day (stopped mid-August this summer) 441 Extending the season, with cooler water for lap swimming. 442 As a former CU staff member requiring swimming pool users to take diversity training more be a major improvement to promote harmony at those places. 443 Clean goose poop at reservoir regularly, 444 I'll be happy when you can get more lifeguards but I know this is an issue you are working hard to improve. You didn't mention Silver Sneakers on how did you pay? 446 see last comment! overall, really great! 447 Update facilities at north boulder rec center 448 cleanliness at the reservoir 449 Prioritize keeping Scott Carpenter open as long as feasible please. 455 Boulder Rez - I stopped swimming there after the pandemic - too hot & not enough shade. Blasting loud music is really unpleasant and disrespectful to people who don't like the music playing. 456 PLEASE have a designated swim lane, perhaps around the back side of the docks in the swim area, so people can exercise. 458 I don't come enough to have a strong opinion. 459 Disappointed how many weekend days are partially or completely taken up by events that close the facilities to those of us not associated with the competitions. 464 The way the boat passes work and the guest passes . Boulder had made it difficult ot used to be so easy. It is getting very expensive as a boater and gate admissions. $12 for each person is crazy. There is not a lot to offer for the $12 fee. 465 See previous answers 466 The parking at Scott Carpenter is a bit of a problem. Probably nothing that can be done about it but I do feel badly for the neighbors living west of the pool. 470 At Scott Carpenter, sometimes the showers collect trash, hair, etc. so cleaning more frequently? 471 - I wish that it was possible to swim beyond the roped area at the Boulder Res, maybe just a couple of times per week. - Locker rooms at Scott Carpenter could be cleaner. ResponseID Response 140 Attachment A 212 472 Please return the inner tubes to the Lazy River 475 The only aspect I wish can be improved at SC is the locker room shower. 476 Making some of the intense features in the splash pad disappear. It's intense for a little kids with the water guns, etc.. there's no real place for kids under five to enjoy due to the kind of aggressive water features in multiple places around the leisure pool and splash pad 480 more emails (several) reminders when you are going to close ...due to events....etc. Place to look on-line when the it's (the water) is closed to swimming due to weather..ie storms. ...so you don't have to drive over there and find out it's closed to swimming etc. 483 more hours for lap / open swim 485 Nothing 486 Cleanliness at Bldr. Res the goose poop is horrible in the sand and grass area. I probably will not go back because of that. The bathrooms and concession area were closed that day as they had no water…really! 487 More family friendly options. I wish we'd stop prioritizing lap swimmers at all the pools. It's not a great use of pool space for the whole community. 488 Please, please, please consider bringing back tubes in the lazy river, even just on a part- time basis Would be great to see dedicated 25 yard lanes for deep water exercise. There were a couple lanes merged together in the start of summer (maybe it was lanes 13 & 14?), but then they were gone later in the summer. When recovering from an ankle injury, it was helpful to have that space to do non-swimming exercise in the water. 491 NA 493 Would be nice to either get additional parking at Scott carpenter or at least get a safe crossing across 30th street so if we park at paid parking on the east side of 30th street we can cross back safely. 495 perhaps more affordable passes for access to specific facilities, I.e swim only, and longer hours for the outdoor pools 497 Better communication about closures. 498 In previous comments. 501 Continue the very good availability for lap swimming! ResponseID Response 141 Attachment A 213 507 The Scott Carpenter pool should remain open until the Fall Equinox because the weather is still warm enough for swimming. Summer is not over until September 23, 2023 and the leisure pool should remain open until then. Thank you. 508 Additional offsite parking at Scott carpenter pool on busy summer days 509 More short course days at Scott carpenter 510 Not sure. It seems to work well and I haven't been to the Reservoir. 512 Swim beach open later at the Reservoir (like, 7 pm) on summer weekends 513 Need more pool capacity for the city. More pools, more hours 514 Wake surfing with ballasts/fat sacks should be severely limited / curtailed at Boulder Res. A small number of boats creating massive, all-day tidal waves disrupt everyone else's enjoyment of activities on the lake. Wave surfing is disruptive, destructive to the shoreline and boats/docks, and inhibits everyone else's enjoyment of the Boulder Reservoir… the same reasons wake surfing is being banned, or severely limited, in many other communities across the U.S. Also, the area of the lake for power boats continues to get smaller and smaller every year, as the Buoys continue to get moved inward, and, while the number of SUPs continues to increase in the ever-decreasing wake zone for boats. Why do SUPs choose to paddle into the wake zone, directly in front of power boats? SUPs should not be allowed in the wake zone because they have a huge area now in the no wake /no boat zones, and it is not safe to paddle a SUP directly in front of an oncoming ski boat that has to go around the lak 515 More shaded seating 517 Longer hours at spruce pool 520 Maybe more lounge chairs along pool side 522 Lifeguards should allow kids to go on the tower water slides if they have passed the swim test, and they don't need to be as strict about the height, especially if the parents are there and verify their swim ability 525 Entrance fee is too high and hard to afford as a family 535 Lower price, increase lap swim hours 536 I only reviewed one facility 539 Please provide lines above the pool that parallel the pool lanes at East. That crazy ceiling is impossible for backstrokers to navigate, and I tend to crash into the lane lines because of it. 540 Scott Carpenter pool is crowded. More pool options in Boulder would be great ResponseID Response 142 Attachment A 214 541 I like to do the full moon paddles with Rocky mtn. I know that they are limited in the number of boards/kayaks that can be on the water but it would be nice to allow more. Usually, people don't show up but several times, my friends have not been able to get a reservation and they miss out. 542 Maybe more picnic tables near the lake. Yep, that outhouse...not good. It's a wonderful place. Thank you! 547 use solar water heaters to extend the season :) cover the pool and be open all winter? Have night swims :) 552 Cleanliness and Safety- is always a top and essential priority 555 Spruce pool should open earlier. More kids things at Spruce. 557 Please consider paying lifeguards the same amount as Louisville Rec. 560 There were often non handicap cars parked in the electric charging stations designated as handicap. Is that allowed or is this only for handicap EV cars? The number of handicap spots was not enough at times. 570 Early and late season hours, most people can't swim mid-day. Would prefer to have morning and evening hours available. 573 It'd be nice to have a restaurant / bar. 576 Can you please reliably use a system to post closures and reopenings? Twitter is used sometimes but it's not consistent, ie I've shown up to the pool and you've been closed for lightening for 10 minutes and there wasn't a tweet about it. On the flip side, I've seen that you are closed for lightening and refreshed the twitter for hours waiting for the "we've reopened" tweet and it never comes. I end up just calling the pool, which is fine but I know you're all busy and having a bunch of people calling you is probably annoying. 577 The rack storage fee is expensive and seems like a way to make money. Consider reducing it to $50/season. I have to pay every time I go in already, so adding the permit fee and the storage rack just make it all very expensive. 578 SUP pricing is very expensive for minimal impact and usage at the Res. 582 Annual rec pass should be valid at the res too More open water swim at the res Stop gouging the rowing clubs--CU is being charged $500/day they use the res and that's insane 584 If you could add punches to your pass at Spruce, that would be helpful. Add more hours at Spruce....especially early morning lap swim. ResponseID Response 143 Attachment A 215 586 I don't understand why a person is not permitted to replace an exisiting class 5 boat on the reservoir with another one. Every year boats advance in technology to make them more environmentally friendly. The policy to disallow a person top replace their boat with a new one seems to be a misdirected approach to an issue that seems unclear. 588 bring back the tubes in the Lazy River! 589 I understand when the hours need to be shortened, but the 11am-6pm timeframe is so hard for those of us who work 8-5 jobs. 591 Have more lap swimming hours. 593 Add floor mats in the locker rooms at Scott and Spruce, and increase water pressure of showers. 596 i like the idea of having a type of fast casual eating option that also serves alcohol in the main building. 597 A shuttle to Boulder Reservoir would be nice if enough people would use it. 599 Locker room shower heads are a little iffy. Maybe better shower heads? 601 More opening hours for Scottie, open earlier in the day. Bigger swim beach at the Res. Lifeguards who are nicer and don't treat patrons like a nuisance. More frequent swim tests at the Res. 607 Parking is a problem at Scott Carpenter pool. Perhaps some of the lawn/green area can be converted to parking. There have been quite a few times when there were no parking spaces, so we returned home. 611 Games included with the group rental have declined over the years. I would like to see those come back...the rope, horse shoes, a volleyball for the nets. Ability to stay a little later..7:30? 614 More lounge chairs needed at the Scott Carpenter pool by the lap swimming side 617 Parking at SC. 622 Eliminating Paddle board passes and allowing day passes would be great! 624 The rez is not as fun as it could be. It seems weird to say but it is so safe that it isn't very fun. As compared to other swim beaches, the area for kids without a swim test is very small. It would be nice to have it go a bit deeper. And a dog area like Union reservoir would be fabulous. I think the water is too small for power boats and would like see it more like Union Reservoir. 636 None ResponseID Response 144 Attachment A 216 639 Just extending the time the outdoor pools stay open would be lovely! 641 (as above) 642 again, no refunds makes people never come back. 643 why the charge to go in and get a sticker on a paddle board 644 Soap holders and hooks for towels and clothes in the indoor showers. 646 I would not change anything. Keep doing what you do. I appreciate the increased hours at East Boulder Rec Center pool as well. 647 Showers at SC are really unpleasant to use. No water pressure. I showered at home. Lucky I could do that. 648 Better placement of trash cans to encourage their use. I see too much trash on the grass. 650 Please let us put new power boats on the reservoir. 651 Poor communication about closures and changes. 654 At Scott Carpenter pool Please increase the number of days per week where cross lanes of 25 meters are available. Please! 656 you do an excellent job 657 I hope there will be a way to address the invasive plants -- the Eurasion Milfoil!! 662 Res needs goose poop cleanup. I never want my kids to go in the water at the beach...super gross. Not sure how you do that but it's yucky. Love that you have paddleboards and kayaks for rent. Bring back Kinetics. 664 Provide earlier wake hours. On the days where it is limited and try to limit the size or amount of the very large boats. It will ruin a day of skiing and it's just one of those bigger boats. 669 Increase time for users groups - it's way more efficient to put a lot of people in a lane than 2 (!) that some lap swimmers insist upon. Especially for 50m set up. Thanks! 671 floats at lazy river, website info was vague towards end of season, longer weekday hours past school starting dates 673 Extend the beach weekend hours through September 678 As a paddleboarder, I enjoy the peaceful quality of the res. The one thing that I find disappointing is when the motor boat folks are blaring their music so loud. I can't help but think the protected wildlife can't love it either. Could there be a sound limit? ResponseID Response 145 Attachment A 217 679 Another Spruce Street pool!!! 680 increase small craft permits and institute a day use permit for small craft 682 We didn't go to the reservoir this year since it has disadvantages compared to the pool (mostly lots of goose poop and no shade). Hopefully we can try again another year. 685 Allow pets leashed at the reservoir 687 At Scott Carpenter, the kids would like the lap swim pool to be divided to allow a space for just jumping in and playing in the pool (i.e. when it's set up for 25m laps, and about half the pool is open to leisure play). 688 I feel like there need to be more chairs at Scott Carpenter Pool. 690 Great facilities! 691 Please keep Scotty open year round. 692 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. 693 Daily small watercraft permits should be available for purchase throughout the season. 696 Year round lap lanes 697 If Scott Carpenter could remain open all year, it would really enhance things for all of the swim community, which is rather large and enthusiastic. 699 Keeping Scottie open year round (with a bubble during the snowy months) 700 It will be great to have snack vending machines available at the Carpenter pool. Boats available for renting at the reservoir, and staff willing to support navigating that, we ask and the persona was in a hurry so didn't provides us information about that. 701 The facilities won't be needed if the weeds prevent water sport use. 703 I don't remember whether Scott Carpenter has a "suitmate" type dryer for removing water from swim suits. If not, they should install one in each locker room. 705 The lifeguards and staff could be more proactive managing the spaces. Like picking up the goose poop, and informing guests about swim areas before they get into the areas that aren't for swimming. I noticed on busy days they had to tell people not to swim in the open beach area and to stay in the roped off area. ResponseID Response 146 Attachment A 218 706 Price is too high for seniors 707 Scotty - change the operating hours to be open year round. With the end-of-life issues plaguing SBRC, this pool is sorely needed in our community. Thank you! 708 Just keep doing the same thing please. 710 Showers at SC if possible. 711 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. I wish it were open all year long to accommodate residents' demand for lap swimming. 713 I would love to see expanded entry no-wake hours - especially in the shoulder season. The 9am open time is really restrictive for those of us who use the reservoir for rowing and other activities that require flat water for safety. With a full time job, the 9am opening time eliminates morning workouts from my routine. 716 City should prioritize keeping lap swim open at Scott Carpenter 720 see previous note. Add a portapotty near sailboat ramp that is open to everyone. Have more no wake hours that don't overlap with the wakes created by the disabled skiing program. 726 Oops... I should have made my previous comment about cost here. While this hasn't been a factor with Scott Carpenter, I have also found the online schedule (the spreadsheet that informs when the pool is available for family use) incredibly confusing. I've shown up with my kiddo more than once (I'm embarrassed to admit) to an indoor pool only to be told that I misunderstood the way the calendar works. 727 I would love consistent prices throughout the season. It seemed they would change depending on when and time of day. One consistent reasonable price would be nice. 728 too expensive, poor designs, too many rules 731 Entrance into Scott Carpenter pool - ie. the actual pool water. 734 Hours open 735 parking 739 I'd like to see a concession style food option with typical lake/pool offerings - pizza, hot dogs, nachos, soft pretzels, popcorn, chips and frozen treats. Think you'd see a lot more business. 745 The women's locker rooms at Scott Carpenter are terrible. Regular issues with no hot water, nowhere to hang stuff, not enough benches ... would have been so easy to do right from the beginning - so sad you botched it. ResponseID Response 147 Attachment A 219 747 Fix the pool at South Rec and commit to saving that facility. It is an essential part of south Boulder 748 Quite a bit of algae in the reservoir making it less safe for swimming and causes more allergies…. 749 Maybe chairs at Reservoir 750 Make sure to maintain what we have. The folding shelf thing in many of the showers seems to be broken. 751 Have wait list for surf boats. We would like to upgrade our boat and there is no way to do this and stay at Boulder Res. Should be easy to have a list and when someone doesn't renew for the season, offer to next on the list 753 Extend wait time for Waterski boats has their small weight does not affect other watercraft 755 All year around swimming availability 756 See previous answer 760 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. 763 See last comments 765 You could open it up more, to both permitholders, and their guests with boats. 766 More lap swim hours at Scott carpenter 768 My comments today are directed at the management of the Boulder Reservoir. 770 Explicitly allowing pedestrians and cyclists access to the Reservoir 24/7 would be a great improvement. Everybody is already going through other entrances or hopping the fence anyway. 771 If the fees were less, I would be able to row with BRC. But too expensive! ResponseID Response 148 Attachment A 220 776 Although I have a small boat permit and rack space, I have moved my boat to another reservoir -- a no wake reservoir -- and will probably not be renewing my Boulder permit next year. Considering the number of hours I can safely row at Boulder, it is very expensive. The speed boat/personal water craft community is prioritized over the more ecologically friendly paddling/rowing community. So few small water craft permits are available and the rentals start about the time that the no wake hours begin. When the adaptive water skiing program begins in the summer, the no wake time for paddlers/rowers is further diminished, and those on personal water crafts helping with the adaptive program zip around the lake prior to the program starting, causing all kinds of wakes. Despite rowers contacting reservoir administration about the wakes prior to the program start time, this behavior has continued. This year I did not join the rowing club or participate in their programs ... the cost has j 777 Opening up east or north at 7:30 on Saturday/Sunday 782 expanded hours—especially in the shoulder and off season. People with normal 9-5 jobs, which is a lot of people, are unable to utilize the facility because of the limited access time. There should be more small boat permits sold. I know many people who were only able to rent from RMP to paddle at the facility. I was able to get a paddle permit at Stanley Lake in August of this year without issue. On-site storage spots should include access. Wouldn't it be silly if my craft had a storage spot—but I was unable to secure a permit? This scenario seems likely to happen given the current setup. Also, combining access with permits would make things much simpler for users. Stanley Lake does it this way and it is very convenient. 784 Dome Scotty for year round use. 785 The crowds are the main problem. Sometimes in the Scott Carpenter leisure pool you can hardly move there are so many people. 789 I understand that limiting permits limits crowds, but I still think you could increase the number for paddleboards. Would like to see the docks cleaned more often. Lots of goose poop 790 we can put people on the moon, but we can't fix leaks in a pool? 792 Scott Carpenter pool should always be setup as a 50 meter pool for lap swimming. There are several other 25yd pools in town so if someone wants to swim 25yds they could go to those pools (both indoor and outdoor). 795 As mentioned in previous comments -- fees for groups need to be reduced and equal time given to different activities on the reservoir. Something should be done about the weeds growing in the reservoir -- don't know what can really be done but it's becoming a big problem. 796 Summer hours at the Rez should be extended into shoulder season. The line-up of 40+ vehicles at 9 am on Sundays is a indication that the Rez should open earlier. ResponseID Response 149 Attachment A 221 802 Again, clean the vents near the roof in the women's locker room at Scotty 803 Placement of SUP pass should be placed on back on boat to easy viewing upon entry and exit 808 Week day holidays should be part of the week day pass. 811 Build the community inter-relations. There are a lot of families that visit both facilities. How could Boulder Parks and Rec make the introductions so that there is more interaction occurring. Create a virtuous cycle where people are coming because they are going to be able to interact with others. Sometimes being a parent can be very isolating and tiring. Alternative uses would be novel such as camping at the reservoir. Things that also get people interacting and breaking out of their silos. Can Boulder Parks and Rec function as some level of an icebreaker? 813 Hours and entrance fees Flexible hours that serve everybody. Reasonable entrance fees. 815 Please strongly consider improving access hours in the shoulder seasons. 9am is simply too late and excludes many users during wonderful weather. 822 more enforcement of rules including ANS, more environmentally friendly practices 823 unlock all bathroom facilities! If we buy an annual pass, we should be able to access a clean bathroom! 824 I think the Res offers a top notch experience for a super reasonable price, staff is kind and polite. Bathrooms and facilities are clean and nice. I love it all. Would be really nice to be able to buy and sit with a beer and look out at the Res in the evenings some times. 825 More oversight in the lazy river in terms of rough-housing and toy guns. 829 More benches in the locker rooms. Open showers instead of all stalls. 830 be able to buy a bag of ice and a beer. 836 LAP pool OPEN ALL year round!! 837 dedicated hours for non-motorized boats 839 Management of the lifeguard situation and incessant whistle blowing due to the unclear rules at boulder res 845 Food and alcohol selection available in the new building cafe. 846 Scott Carpenter pool needs to be open more of the year, preferably year round. It would also be great for it to be used to host a competition swim meet. ResponseID Response 150 Attachment A 222 847 Windsurfing should not be limited to no-wake zones. It should be treated as any other sailing craft. 852 Clean up those dingy locker rooms at Scott Carpenter. Brighter lightbulbs please. Please open the leisure pool earlier in the summer. There's confusion about whether it's ok to sit on the edge of the leisure pool. On the east side, people sit all the time. On the West side near the tower/slide, people are constantly getting scolded for sitting, but there's no signage that says no sitting. 853 Facility hours at north are too short, it would be nice if the gym stayed open for an hour after the pool closes, so people could work out after swimming or their shift. 856 I would like to be able to access the water without fear of motorcraft, as I use the res for human powered activities. 857 Please support CJC's ability to row without hindering them with excessive restrictions and fees 860 Please safe area around Scott carpenter. Bikes were being stolen while using the facility. Not acceptable! 866 Less wakeboard boats 867 6 am lap swims on weekends. Early am swims a few days a week during May and Sept. 11am sun is deadly AND prevents working people from using pool. Return parking area outside of Boulder Rez. This was a great meetup place and no one has any idea why it was closed. So now we just drive to Tom Watson, wasting time and gas. 872 Decrease entry fees. Improve management. Increase accountability; provide actual numbers and make decisions based on data. The parking area by the front gate of the Res needs to be reopened, particularly in winter. No one is going to sneak in with a SUP when it's freezing out. Give us the parking for early morning and evening activities. Staff have never provided a complete or satisfactory explanation for why this area was closed off, other than to say there were too many people sneaking in with personal watercraft during the initial stages of Covid shutdowns. That's over. Time to move on. 873 More hours and open all winter for Scott Carpenter. I think the reservoir is too expensive. Especially if you are paying for another program and then have to pay entrance too. I think the reservoir should be on the punch pass. I think paddle board licenses should be available daily and only necessary or at least limited at the height of summer, not the shoulder seasons. 874 All types of recreational boats should be allowed a permit. Discrimination against Class 5 boat should end. ResponseID Response 151 Attachment A 223 875 It would be great to have the pool open more months of the year. I understand a roof for the pool area was considered at one time. Please consider adding that in now for the cooler months of the year. Also, consider allowing user groups to take more lanes when lap swimmers are fewer. When the pool is 50 meters and multiple groups are sharing 4 lanes, it doesn't work well, and forces the user groups to cram lots of people into each lane, while the open lap lanes sometimes have few people. 876 Scotty becomes a year round facility. Less costs for rowers at the res. 877 Help us swim at Boulder Rec instead of having to moving to adjacent community pools, YMCA, Union rez, CAC, Elks, Lifetime Fitness, etc. Every fall my summer friends are shattered as everyone scatters to find a place to swim, and most often it is not Boulder rec. 879 Keep Scott Carpenter open year round 880 Early morning hours for all the time that Scott Carpenter is open (not drop down to 11am-6pm - which is traditional work hours for many). Extend the season. It was warm for all of September. Keep the pool in a 50 meter configuration - that is the only chance all year to swim in a 50 meter pool. 881 It's tough paying the whole entry fee for the 1-1.5 hr that I am there for the open water swim, especially when I do not use the facilities. Would love to see a discounted fee for the BAM swimmers. 883 Longer season for Scott Carpenter Pool. 884 Longer season at scott carpenter 886 Pool hours for Scott Carpenter are frustrating. Each year lap swimming hours are reduced around Memorial Day to 11a-6p, which is absolutely ludicrous for anyone with a full time job. If the lifeguards have to have reduced 7 hours days, it'd be substantially more sensible to open the pool 5:30a or 6a to 10a and then again from 5p to 8p. I've never understood the justification for this. 889 Boulder Res is too expensive. I should be able to participate like I have years ago, before the new facility. 890 Please make Scott Carpenter a year round pool!! 893 Make Scott Carpenter shirt course more often to not be so crowded. 894 Bolder county parks and rec fees are really high, even for people who live/work in Boulder. When I go to the rec centers, I'm there for 2 - 3 hours max (I had one 4 hour workout this summer). The daily passes are exorbitantly high and even the monthly passes are extremely high and sometimes too expensive for people on limited budgets (I'm a student). I would really love to see student discounts. ResponseID Response 152 Attachment A 224 895 Use SC as a long course pool, certainly at least 5 days a week, and ideally weekends too... 897 The reservoir is expensive for visiting the beach with kids and for open water swim training. It's also inaccessible for many people who want to paddle board. It would also be nice for lap swimmers to have access to a beautiful outdoor pool year-round. 900 Need a bubble on Scotty for year round use. The lack of local swim space in Boulder is a nightmare and we are failing a generation of kids. No wake should be the default at the rez. 901 Open year round Scott Carpenter for lap swimming 902 The gate at the Res is very slow to get in. This needs to be faster. 903 allow trained swim coaches or BAM members to serve as lifeguards when necessary. 904 keeping Scotty lap open year round. 906 Year round use. 907 Enforce dog rules at the reservoir. Don't compromise with safety. Open Scott year round. 911 Hours extended 914 Scott Carpenter has a fantastic lap pool. The City needs to find a way to keep it open all year long. 918 Same as previous 919 The shower heads at Scott Carpenter should be changed! Candidly, we need another aquatics facility. There is just not enough space for all the recreational users plus the groups that want swim lanes and there are no diving options. Maybe look at the VMAC in Thornton for inspiration, or consider a Scott Carpenter-like facility at the SBRC! 920 Open Scott carpenter lap pool year round 921 Months open. Would love if facilities could be open beyond the summer. 923 See last entry. 928 Scott Carpenter Open longer and res entry res waived for BAM open water swims (or BAM fees reduced whatever is easier to administer). 930 Again, I would like to see lap lanes available all year long 932 more working hours, more time open to public. ResponseID Response 153 Attachment A 225 933 Need more lap pools, need to fix south boulder! 934 Scott Carpenter lap swimming pool should be open year round to address the pool shortage in Boulder. In addition, Boulder should build an indoor aquatic facility. Youth swimming programs, high school, and professional athletes are all stating that they would like more pool time. Boulder is know for professional athlete and endurance sports, so we need the facilities to support this. 937 Lengthen the season that the pool is open. 943 Better water pressure in Scott carpenter showers. More lanes for masters. Maintain early am swim hours into the fall 944 Scott Carpenter open year-round! 945 keeping scott carpenter open longer during the calendar year 946 South Boulder Rec Scoatt Carpenter 947 Open earlier and later in the year! 948 see previous note 954 Longer hours 955 I WOLD LOVE A YEAR ROUND OUTDOOR POOL. I would use it 4 to 6x a week. Whether Scott Carpenter Or Spruce pool. We are in Colorado where outdoors is EVERYTHING. As suitable as the Rec Centers are, it is limited and does not SCREAM 'BOULDER OUTDOOR LIFE' as year round out door pool. We swim in - degree weather outdoors. Not deterred by weather. 957 Water temperature should be 1 degree warmer consistently. 960 Why have such a resource as Scotty sit unused from Oct-May? Keep Scotty open year round for Masters Swimming. There are enough paying masters swimmers and clubs in Boulder to finance this effort. Feel free to contact either myself or Dick Summerfield to discuss. 961 PLEASE install a Bubble over Scotty!!! 962 South Boulder rec center pool needs to be upgraded and open on a regular basis! 963 Scott Carpenter must be open year-round! Or Spruce pool would even be a good option. Boulder needs more lap lanes and more deep-pool availability for sports like water polo and synchronized swimming. Putting a bubble over one or both outdoor pools would provide needed options for aquatic teams in the area. 964 Too expensive ResponseID Response 154 Attachment A 226 965 We need Year-round outdoor swimming in Boulder 968 I wish Scott Carpenter was open later in the summer and the lap pools open all year. 970 Keep Scott carpenter open for more time in the year 971 Open the reservoir at 6am in April, May, September and October. Staffing shortages are not an excuse to not give the community access to this vital resource for health and wellness. 972 I would really love a way to not have to pay 2 times for BAM open water swimming. My preference would be a single transaction at the gate house. 975 Water pressure in the locker room. 978 The lap pool should be open year round for swim team and also people just wanting to exercise. The Boulder area facilities are lacking in this area compared to other communities 979 More BAM swimming! 980 Locker rooms!!!! 986 An actual assessment of the number of life guards needed for summer lap and group swim 988 Boating should be maintained. Cleanliness of the restrooms could be maintained more frequently during high traffic times. 991 Please consider all options for expanding lap pool access for winter months! We are VERY concerned about limited facilities for Fairview High School swim teams and for other local swim teams. Pool access in Boulder is extremely limited, especially considering increased population and pool closures. 992 Scott Carpenter should be a year round aquatic facility. 993 The Reservoir should stop denying access for people who work regular business hours during the shoulder season, where the gates do not open until 9 AM. Please extend the 6 AM opening to the months of April, May, September, and October, or at the absolute latest open at sunrise. I don't need extra facilities, food, or merchandise, I just want to be able to use my small watercraft that I pay to store and use at the Reservoir. I cannot do so during the week without missing work during the shoulder season. 994 Hours and access during the beginning of fall. September is too early to shut down morning hours. (it's still 80+ degrees) ResponseID Response 155 Attachment A 227 997 Put and end to limiting facility on west side for aquatic nuisance control for boats. It does nothing.....Eurasion milfoil floating everywhere anyway. It was a poorly thought out knee jerk reaction to keep fishing boats out of best area . Go back to old boating boundries. 998 BPR could address the lifeguard staffing shortage by paying lifeguards at least what the fast food franchises are paying. BPR is offers only $16.50 per hour (up from $13.75 per hour earlier this year) versus $18 per hour to sling burgers at Good Times. I would argue that there is no lifeguard shortage, there is a shortage of folks willing to work for less than a fair wage. 999 Please see response above about keeping Scotty open longer during the year. Thank you so much! 1001 Thank you very much for a lovely summer and for resolving the lifeguard shortage problem. The aquatics program in Boulder is phenomenal. 1004 Need more pool access for local swim teams including Boulder High, Fairview, MESA Swim Team. 1005 The recently posted Lake map at the mooring/boat launch which depicts proper direction of navigation. There should be a reminder note for tubers the Colorado required direction must be maintained especially when tubing so as not to create traffic conflicts by exceeding turns greater than 90 degrees of course. Also proper following distance behind boats to maintain safe distance (200 feet). Note might also mention most towing water toys are not to exceed 20 mph. I have a 3 person tube it's marked right on the tube! Paddle Boarders must wear vests not have them strapped to the board. Every wind rescue I did this season the boarder did not have the vest on! Yipes I insist they put it on or I can't help them. This season 4 boarders and one flipped kayak with 2 people neither wearing a vest. 1006 Cost seems high ResponseID Response 156 Attachment A 228 TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Alison Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation Mark Davison, Senior Manager, Planning Tina Briggs, Senior Landscape Architect Charlotte O’Donnell, City Planner SUBJECT: Matters from the Department DATE: November 27, 2023 A.Court System Plan The purpose of this item is to provide an update on process and timeline for the Court System Plan and a summary of feedback received during Engagement Window 1. Staff introduced the project at the May 2023 PRAB meeting (starts on pg. 17) and shared project updates at the July 2023 PRAB meeting (starts on pg.12), September 2023 PRAB meeting (starts on pg. 7) and October 2023 PRAB meeting (starts on pg. 14). Background Boulder Parks and Recreation owns and maintains 28 tennis and pickleball courts in the city. Of those, 20 are dedicated tennis courts and 8 are multi-sport courts. BPR does not currently have dedicated pickleball courts. Background information on the court system was shared with PRAB at the May 2023 meeting and is also available to the public on the project webpage. The Court System Plan will acknowledge and explore the growing demand for both pickleball and tennis in the community. In addition, the plan will acknowledge the changing court supply – including the closure of a private tennis facility at the Millenium site and pending development of CU South - impacts to the Boulder community. Each sport is advocating for additional dedicated courts and a higher level of service; the Court System Plan will provide recommendations to address and balance these competing interests, utilizing a 3-pronged approach that blends input from the community, data, and policy guidance. The department is pleased to have PROS Consulting onboard to support the development of the Court System Plan. The company has many years of experience within this field of work and will be using their expertise to analyze and evaluate the City’s tennis and pickleball courts. This firm and some of the teammates supported BPR’s 2015 Aquatics Feasibility Plan, and thus the team has some familiarity with Boulder. Process and Timeline As shared at the May 2023 PRAB meeting, Staff originally planned to begin this project in Summer 2023 and continue through December 2023. In working with the consultant, 229 this process shifted to start in September 2023 and conclude in May 2024. This allows for sufficient time to conduct community engagement, analyze current courts and usage, and develop appropriate concept plans for potential future court development. Key recommendations about capital investments will still be available in time for the city’s Capital Improvement Process and budgeting. The graphic below details this updated project timeline, the deliverables and community engagement process. Additional details on PRAB and community engagement are included in the following section. PRAB Touchpoints There is a lot of community interest in the Court System Plan and the effort will benefit from PRAB input throughout the project. This will be done through Matters from the Department in: •May 2023 Project Overview o November 2023 230 Update schedule and engagement window 1 findings (current court experiences and hopes for the future) o January 2024 Planning evaluation of court system and preliminary vision and site program o March 2024 Concepts with preferred alternatives o May 2024 Review final report PRAB will review a final document of the plan in May 2024 along with responses from engagement window 3. This plan will provide technical information that is not subject to community review, however, it will also outline priorities and investment strategies that will be considered in budget development and identifying alternate funding. The PRAB's role is to provide input on the investment strategies at the request of the department. Approvals for individual projects will be part of future budgets. Engagement plan Engagement for this project will be facilitated at the Consult Level, based on the City of Boulder’s Engagement Strategic Framework. The Consult Level means that the city will keep community members informed, listen to, and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and share feedback on how public input influenced decisions. The target audience for this engagement is community members who currently play pickleball and/or tennis on BPR courts. Prior engagement, research and policy will allow staff to balance court service levels with other recreation service levels across the department. In identifying a target audience for engagement, staff did not identify the need for language access services such as translation and interpretation. The webpage and posters include a phone number to request Spanish information. No requests have been received on this project. Automated translation of the webpage is available through the city’s website provider. Staff will continue to monitor and adjust if the need arises. Engagement is structured in three windows for this plan so that community members can provide feedback at specific milestones. After each window staff and consultants evaluate the feedback gathered, bring a summary of feedback to PRAB, and incorporate feedback into deliverables. •Engagement Window 1: October 2023 o Goal: Share a Foundation of Information and Inquiry o Associated Deliverables: Data Collection and Needs Assessment, Recommendations and Priorities for current courts •Engagement Window 2: February – March 2024 o Goal: Evaluate Options 231 o Associated Deliverables: Visioning and Core Program Analysis, Space Allocation Diagrams, Concept Development •Engagement Window 3: April – May 2024 o Goal: Communicating Recommendations o Associated Deliverables: Final Draft In addition to the structured windows for public engagement, staff meets monthly with representatives of BOCO Pickleball and Boulder Tennis Association. These stakeholders have met with staff since 2022 and provide additional feedback on deliverables. Engagement Window 1 Summary During the first of three engagement windows for this project staff requested community members’ feedback on current court experiences and hopes for the future of courts. Below are a few key takeaways from Engagement Window 1. A full report with details about the communication methods uses and a copy of all responses can be viewed in Attachment A or online. Public Meeting As a part of Engagement Window 1 (September to October 2023), staff hosted a public meeting and launched a questionnaire. Nearly 180 community members joined this in-person meeting on the evening of October 4. Staff and consultants presented background information about the project process and current court system. Community members then had the opportunity to provide feedback on desired amenities and services at courts through a poster activity. The questions asked of attendees at the in-person meeting were also included in the online questionnaire. Left: Ali Rhodes presents to community members at the Court System Public Meeting on October 4. Center and right: Two of the six boards where community members used stickers to indicate their court preferences. 232 Online Questionnaire The online questionnaire was available to the public October 4 - October 18. Over 1400 community members responded to the online questionnaire. Full data on questionnaire responses can be found in the Engagement Window 1 Summary (See Attachment A). Key takeaways include: -Local user responses: This questionnaire was responded to by tennis and pickleball players. Only 2 responses did not indicate playing either sport. Most respondents were local with 64% living in the city of Boulder and another 33% living in Boulder County. -Organized Play: While 94% of respondents play with family and friends, 55% of respondents reported playing with BOCO pickleball, BTA or another organized group. -Current court experience: While most respondents were satisfied with their overall experience with BPR courts, nearly half reported being dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with court condition. -Important services: Online reservations, leagues and drop-in play were the three court services that tennis and pickleball players most likely to consider very or somewhat important. o Pickleball players were more likely to rate drop-in play as very important, followed by reservations and leagues. o Tennis players rated online reservations highly, followed by league and then drop-in play. -Convenient and dedicated courts: Both tennis and pickleball players responded that conveniently located and dedicated, single-sport courts are very or somewhat important. o While courts located in neighborhoods and courts at varying locations in the city might be seen as convenient, conversations with stakeholders and community members clarified that convenience was also related to the parking and transit options. -Lighted and indoor tennis: Tennis players were more likely to rate lights and indoor courts as very or somewhat important compared to pickleball players. -Prioritize additional courts: Respondents ranked adding new courts as the top priority. Improving daily maintenance of existing courts ranked as second. Enhancing amenities at existing courts (such as added restrooms, water fountains, etc.) ranked third. Stakeholders Staff will continue monthly meetings with stakeholders representing the major interested parties throughout the project. Notes from the discussions will be shared on the project webpage. 233 PRAB member Andrew "Bernie" Bernstein joined stakeholder meetings as the assigned liaison to this project. Key Stakeholders and Leadership Interviews During October, PROS consulting conducted hour long interviews with key stakeholders and staff. Next Steps PRAB will next receive an update on the Court System Plan during the January meeting and staff will ask for feedback on the planning evaluation of the current court system and the preliminary vision and site programs for the future. Attachments Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 234 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 1 Boulder Parks and Recreation Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 October 2023 Background Engagement for this project is considered the Consult Level, based on the City of Boulder’s Engagement Strategic Framework. The Consult Level means that the city will keep community members informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and share feedback on how public input influenced decisions. The target audience for this engagement is community members who currently play pickleball and/or tennis on BPR courts. Prior engagement, research and policy will allow staff to balance court service levels with other recreation service levels across the department. In identifying a target audience for engagement, staff did not identify the need for language access services such as translation and interpretation. The webpage and posters include a phone number to request Spanish information. No requests have been received on this project. Automated translation of the webpage is available through the city’s website provider. Staff will continue to monitor and adjust if the need arises. Engagement is structured in three windows for this plan so that community members can provide feedback at specific milestones. After each window staff and consultants evaluate the feedback gathered, bring a summary of feedback to PRAB and incorporate feedback into deliverables. x Engagement Window 1: October 2023 o Goal: Share a Foundation of Information and Inquiry o Associated Deliverables: Data Collection and Needs Assessment, Recommendations and Priorities for current courts x Engagement Window 2: February – March 2024 o Goal: Evaluate Options o Associated Deliverables: Visioning and Core Program Analysis, Space Allocation Diagrams, Concept Development x Engagement Window 3: April – May 2024 o Goal: Communicating Recommendations o Associated Deliverables: Final Draft Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 235 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 2 Engagement Window 1 Summary During the first of three engagement windows for this project staff requested community member’s feedback on current court experiences and hopes for the future of courts. Overall feedback received in Window 1 highlighted the communities desire for: x Additional courts, especially given the growing demand for both sports and changing supply of privately owned courts in the city x Dedicated courts for each sport x Opportunities to play with family and friends, drop-in, leagues and organized play x Improvements to the current court conditions and reservation process Communication Methods To advertise the first window of engagement, the following methods were used. x Posters hung at each court site x Email to project email group: Invitation sent September 22 and reminder sent on October 4. o The email list grew from about 30 subscribers to 1333 during this engagement window. All community members are welcome to sign up for these email updates on the project webpage. x Eblast – included in the Sept. 20, Oct. 11 and Nov. 1 e-blasts. x Social Media – Posted to Facebook and Instagram on Oct. 2, Oct. 18, and Oct. 25. o Oct. 2 reach: 882; likes and shares: 19 o Oct. 5 reach: 831; likes and shares: 30 o Oct. 18 reach: 1,138; likes and shares: 25 x Stakeholder emails o There was initially confusion about the difference between the Public Meeting and the Stakeholder Interviews, which resulted in some stakeholders forwarding the invitation to their memberships later than desired. This communication is an area for improvement for future windows. x Shared on the project website x Listed as an event in the citywide online calendar Public Meeting As a part of Engagement Window 1 (September to October 2023), staff hosted a public meeting and launched a questionnaire. Nearly 180 community members joined this in-person meeting on the evening of October 4. Staff and consultants presented background information about the project process and current court system. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 236 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 3 Left: Ali Rhodes presents to community members at the Court System Public Meeting on October 4. Following the presentation, community members then had the opportunity to provide feedback on desired amenities and services at courts through a poster activity. The questions asked of attendees at the in-person meeting were also included in the online questionnaire. Comment cards were available for additional feedback. The majority of the 40 comments received expressed desire for more courts including dedicated courts, outdoor, grouped, indoor and courts with other amenities. Many other comments proposed a specific solution or question about the content and format of the meeting. A copy of these comments is included in Attachment A. Pictures of the final posters with feedback and charters summarizing this feedback are included below for pickleball and tennis. Drop-in play and online reservations were the two most important services for both pickleball and tennis. Attendees of both tennis and pickleball placed high importance on grouped courts, while pickleball was most interested in dedicated courts and tennis players most interested in indoor courts. Desired Pickleball Services Desired Pickleball Amenities Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 237 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 4 Desired Tennis Service Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 238 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 5 Desired Tennis Amenities Organization Stakeholders Staff has met regularly with representatives from BOCO Pickleball and Boulder Tennis Association (BTA) during the past year. Feedback we have received so far from these stakeholders includes: x Desire for additional courts to meet growing demand x Upcoming changes in the number of non-city courts in Boulder is anticipated to add greater demand to the city courts (Development at Millenium, CU South) x Desire for dedicated courts for both sports x Desire for groups of courts at single locations to facilitate social play, drop-in, leagues, and tournaments x Desire to explore public private partnerships for larger facilities Staff will continue monthly meetings with these stakeholder representatives throughout the project. Notes from the discussions are shared on the project webpage. PRAB member Andrew "Bernie" Bernstein joined stakeholder meetings as the assigned liaison to this project. Key Interviews Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 239 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 6 During October, PROS consulting conducted hour long interviews with key stakeholders and staff. Interviews included organization stakeholders, staff involved in court programs and maintenance as well as several players from the community who are not involved in BOCO Pickleball or BTA. Key takeaways from these interviews include: x Generally, the tennis and pickleball communities look to the City to be the primary provider of outdoor courts more so than indoor courts. x A desire for dedicated pickleball courts. x A desire to not share tennis courts with pickleball players due to the multiple lines on the court and the inability to host sanctioned league and/or tournaments on those types of courts. x Generally, pickleball players would like multiple courts at one or two locations to capitalize on the socialization benefit of the sport – did not define a number but referred to South Boulder Recreation Center location as a good starting point. x Tennis players would like at least five and up to 10 courts at one or two locations to support leagues and tournaments. x Outdoor courts are the preference for both user groups. x A desire for indoor courts that are specialized for play instead of multi-sport lines on existing gymnasium floors. x Gonzo tennis would like to operate out of one location so as to not incur the additional overhead and cost of operating multiple sites (storage, transporting of equipment, etc.). x The reservation system and process should be overhauled. Questionnaire The online questionnaire was available to the public October 4 - October 18. Over 1400 community members responded to the online questionnaire. Results are presented by question in this section. The open ended responses are included in Attachment B. Question 1: What sport do you play? x Findings of this question show that this questionnaire was responded to by tennis and pickleball players. Only 2 responses did not indicate playing either sport. x A quarter of respondents indicated playing both sports. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 240 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 7 Question 2: Desired Pickleball Services x Online reservations, leagues and drop-in play were the three court services that tennis and pickleball players most likely to consider very or somewhat important. Pickleball players were more likely to rate drop-in play as very important, followed by reservations and leagues. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 241 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 8 Question 3: Desired Pickleball Amenities x Both tennis and pickleball players responded that conveniently located and dedicated courts are important. x While courts located in neighborhoods and courts at varying locations in the city might be seen as convenient by some players, conversations with organization stakeholders and other community members clarified that convenience was often related to the parking and transit options and a central geographic location. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 242 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 9 Question 4: Tennis Services o Online reservations, leagues and drop-in play were the three court services that tennis and pickleball players most likely to consider very or somewhat important. o Tennis players rated online reservations highly, followed by league and then drop- in play. Question 5: Tennis Amenities o Both tennis and pickleball players responded that conveniently located and dedicated courts are important. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 243 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 10 Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 244 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 11 Question 6: Time of Play x Weekend and weekday mornings were the reported most popular times to play. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 245 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 12 Question 7: Season of Play x While Summer, Spring and Fall are the most popular seasons, 66% of players report wanting to play in the Winter. Question 8: Who they play with x While 94% of respondents play with family and friends, 55% of respondents reported playing with BOCO pickleball, BTA or another organized group. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 246 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 13 Question 9, 10 and 11: Current Experiences (Reservations, court condition and overall experience) x While a majority of respondents were satisfied with their overall experience with BPR courts, nearly half reported being dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with court condition. x The reservation process shows room for improvement as well – In addition to the software used, staff is aware that reservations often booked quickly for peak times which may contribute to the dissatisfaction with reservations. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 247 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 14 Question 12: Investment Priorities x Respondents ranked adding new courts as the top priority. Improving daily maintenance of existing courts ranked as second. Enhancing amenities at existing courts (such as added restrooms, water fountains, etc.) ranked third. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 248 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 15 Question 13: Volunteering x Onetime volunteer opportunities were the most popular. A large number of respondents were also interested in events and shoveling snow. x Interest in shoveling may reflect the desire of playing outside and a lack of indoor opportunities in snowy months. Disability Access: When asked what changes could improve access for those experiencing disabilities, 49 respondents answered with several common themes: x Larger gates at the courts and access for wheelchairs could use improvement. x Parking, restrooms, lights and seating are desired amenities that could better support those experiencing disabilities. x The wheelchair tennis program at RMTC is highly valued and there is fear that opportunity will go away. Indoor courts support a variety of benefits for those experiencing disabilities. Open Ended question: As the final question in the questionnaire, community members were asked: Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 249 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 16 “Please let us know what you like about the current City of Boulder tennis and pickleball courts, as well as any future hopes or concerns.” The most common themes that emerged from these responses are included in this summary. The open-ended comments will receive further analysis to better understand the nuances and contribute to future deliverables. x More courts: The most common theme that was mentioned in the open-ended responses was a desire for more courts. o Courts dedicated to each sport separately were the most common type of courts requested. o While outdoor play is the most popular, both indoor and outdoor courts are desired, with a greater desire from tennis players for the indoor amenities o Location was one of the biggest factors that players considered in current courts and future desired courts x Upgrades: While some community members noted the recent improvements to court conditions, others noted that greater improvements to current courts are needed Demographics: The following are optional demographic questions help the City better understand engagement reach. These questions are standard citywide questions that are included in most engagement questionnaires for all departments. x The majority of respondents live within the city of Boulder, with nearly all respondents living in Boulder County. x 87% of respondents identified as white. x Slightly more women filled out the questionnaire than men. x The most common household age was 34-55 years old. x Respondents were most likely to own their home and have a household income of $150,000 or above. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 250 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 17 Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 251 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 18 Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 252 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 19 Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 253 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 20 Attachments Attachment A: Comment cards received at public meeting October 4, 2023 Attachment B: Open ended responses to public questionnaire October 4-October 18, 2023 Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 254 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 21 Attachment A: Comment cards received at public meeting October 4, 2023 Card Comment 1 Programs for low income kids 2 My priorities: -Accessibility/I'm in a wheelchair, -Accessibility should include: wide gates, paved entryways, ramps, -Indoor facility, it doesn't have to be state of the art. It can be a well-ventilated, maintained, w. restrooms, -Upgrade current courts for wheelchair access. Question: Can the city think outside the box in order to build a court facility? i.e. zoning regulations. 3 Tennis is a very social sport so having multiple courts together is important. IBM (Tom Watson Park) has tons of land east of the existing tennis courts that could be used for dedicated pickleball or more tennis courts. 4 Dedicated pickleball courts 4+ at each park. Large center would be nice like Apex in Arvada (24 courts). Divider/fence between courts & waiting to play area. 5 Indoor courts!!!!! Thank you so much for the work in re-doing the courts. Tom Watson is lovely now! 6 On shared courts, dragging a pickleball net with locked wheels across the tennis court destroys the surface! 7 Really appreciate what you're doing! Please do everything possible to separate tennis & pickleball facilities. In addition to be including NOISY, pickleball players do not seem to have a sense of court etiquette - they regularly walk across tennis courts while a game is in progress, even when they could easily use a different gate to access their court. Please consider adding lights to more (cost(sp)) courts - This would increase capacity a little 8 We need indoor tennis courts! It's ridiculous that we have to drive to Arvada - Apex or LAC 9 We need more outdoor and an indoor tennis facility. PLEASE. 10 The pickleball community should learn tennis etiquette on shared courts. e.g. Don't cut across tennis courts while in use to get to a shared court. 11 Sufficient parking at courts, including bicycle racks. Multiple courts in one location. Good maintenance of which includes regular maintenance. Restrooms available at all courts. Court areas with trees for some shade covered & indoor courts. Would have preferred a meeting that offered dialogue & questions & answers. 12 How about a meeting with REAL dialogue with tennis community? 13 Tennis courts are more expensive than pickleball courts. Don't take away a diminishing resource by allowing pickleball on tennis courts. 14 Commitment to replace current courts being removed by city council votes!! 15 We have heard great presentations statistics, power points etc what we need is pickleball courts other cities are way ahead of you. Fastrack this!! 16 Why has city put off pickleball court construction from 2024 to 2025? 17 Stats are wrong. There are 32 mill pickleballers in US 18 I play any racket sport!! I am concerned about the converging forces - loss of total # of tennis courts (RMTC, CU South) & at the same time use & demand. I would like to see Boulder with a city tennis & pickle!! center where we can host events, tournaments, etc. What happened to the plan for Valmont?? 19 Dedicated pickleball courts please. Top floor of parking garages? @ apartment complexes 20 I have a dream for: separate courts for tennis and pickleball and enough of each for everyone!! 21 Dear City of Boulder Staff: Thank you for the opportunity to voice opinions and wishes. Great Event. One thing I would like to call to awareness is that with the very short notice of this event _ a couple days - I think only a very small percentage of the pickleball community was able to be represented. Please keep us appraised (BOCO club) of the process and upcoming opportunities to show perspectives again. Thank you again, 22 I have been a member @ Rocky MT Tennis (Previously harvest house) for almost 30 yrs. But I also play in Longmont, Erie, Louisville & Lafayette. Longmont & Louisville have better public courts than fancy Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 255 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 22 rich Boulder. (think Quail Courts). Also Arvada has a wonderful tennis center (Apex). Boulder needs a large tennis complex. At RMTC in the winter we have an indoor bubble. But it is very difficult to get a court because CU woman practice there. We are in desperate need of courts! 23 Pickleball and Tennis cannot coincide with one another. The noise from fraternizing and the ball play in pickleball is exceedingly loud and prevents fair match play in tennis. One needs to be able to hear "lets", score calls and where a person moves. 24 Is the city coordinating at all w/the University? The loss of CU South is likely the death knoll for the CU Women's Tennis team, which is so unfortunate! 25 Please restore 4 pickleball courts at NBRC. *Within the context of a negotiation/discussion with all parties. Q: Could the courts be operative within certain hours? - As a compromise. Q: Could the city install actual noise mitigation panels? A city-wide pickleball site w12-16 courts. 26 Would there be any possibility of developing courts for tennis near Pleasantview soccer fields? or on the Prairie dog field @ 47th & Jay Rd? Tons of space!! Also would the parks dept consider partnering with RMTC to develop & maintain courts for the tennis program? 27 Port o' Potties at all courts. 28 CU South use those tennis as short term solution for millennium closing? 29 Please look at the successful model of Denver Tennis Park. BVSD has land (Nevin Platt for example). CU needs a facility, has $. Community would support with philanthropy. Email me for more info on this. I have run the numbers! 30 Nicely done but would prefer general Q&A so all get the same message on important questions! Thank you 31 I am not convinced there really are more tennis players than pb players. My anecdotal evidence - tennis courts by Eisenhower Elem are empty majority of the time 32 Courts at south are occupied by pb players more than tennis - aug 4 to pb courts to 1 tennis court. Would like to see more evidence/data on the numbers of people using public courts 33 The current system of shared courts is not working well. Pickleballers spread out across more courts than necessary instead of having 2 pickleball groups on each tennis court. 34 Please create dedicated courts... When you paint the pickleball lines on tennis courts we can no longer use them for league play officially. Additionally we can no longer play at South Rec - even when we reserve a court to play tennis, we are met w/pickleball players who don't want to move & who have set up camp/chairs...they consistently make rude comments etc even though we've paid $ to play... 35 Why basketball was not mentioned? When pickleball started in Boulder 5-6 years ago we relied entirely on basketball courts which can be turned in pickleball courts in 10 minutes! 36 Wheelchair tennis 37 Thank you for providing a forum to hear about why pickleball is highly valued and NEEDED by Boulder Residents. I started playing at 70 years. No I'm a very health 79 year old! You can draw the conclusions 38 We need more tennis courts! The ones at Centennial are cracking & need resurfacing. A better job needs to be done. The current surface did not last. It has cracks and dead zones from ice under the surface. We need more backboards to hit against! 39 As a family with a young tennis player it has become impossible to use any of the tennis courts at the rec center. Another hardship for families in Boulder. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 256 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 23 Attachment B: Open ended responses to public questionnaire October 4-October 18, 2023 Please note that respondents’ names, emails and phone numbers have been redacted from comments to provide privacy for community members. Comments are otherwise published as received. Respondent ID If you experience disability, please let us know any changes we could make that would improve your access and experience for City courts: 1 benches and shades 2 I used to play tennis but had to move on to pickleball after an injury was suffered playing tennis. Despite my advancing age, the slower ball and the smaller court size of pickleball allow me to continue to be active in a healthy, fun and socially rewarding sport. 3 see 15 re color-blindness. Chairs would be very helpful, as I am in my mid-70s 4 Sometimes the gates on the tennis courts are a little bit narrow. Bigger doors would make the courts more wheelchair accessible. 5 There is not any indoor facilities in Boulder that people can use in the winter once RMTC is taken down. People are already beginning to leave to find other options elsewhere 6 Make them wheelchair accessible 7 Keep the courts away from residential areas or require them to be indoor facilities if they are in residential areas. 8 Courts are too crowded; build more 9 I am concerned that there are not enough tennis courts that are lighted for public access in Boulder. 10 Parking is not close enough to pickleball courts. Need sheltered area for inclement weather. Would love a go-to manager position for pickleball and tennis. Seating options to watch players, enhancement of access for more people to try and play. Good for mental and physical health because when you are playing all you think about is playing and where to hit the next shot. You forget everything else while you’re playing. The social aspect is equally important because you are introduced to a new partner with every pickleball. It’s a win-win because it takes you away from personal and work stressors, has a health benefit and you can new friends because in every game you change partners if you play doubles - you come to know and recognize partners gradually by first name only - and one of the most important benefits is you laugh often especially in pickleball. I’m a non-athlete senior citizen who has witnessed all of these great benefits. Physical, social, all an enhancement of daily life. New friends, better agility, forget about anything stressing you out for an hour or more a day. 11 Note: ADA compliance does NOT equate to the needs of sport wheelchairs. Gates/doors need to be wider than the ADA regulations as the camber of the wheels is greater. 12 Millenium tennis has had a great wheel chair tennis program. Where will these folks play? 13 Take pickleball lines off of tennis courts. Players with visual impairments cannot clearly see tennis lines. 14 More courts 15 NA, other than age 16 I don't have a disability but cracked tennis courts are a tripping hazard and I am getting older and don't want to fall 17 The chips and cracks in the courts, specifically at the east boulder rec center. 18 More drop in availability, and player adherence to time limit whether a court is reserved or drop-in 19 I have a blood pressure condition that is exacerbated by heat. It would be nice to have cold water, shade, and more seating available at the courts. 20 It would be nice to see people with disabilities on courts playing but they play at RMTC which is going away - 21 all courts should have bathrooms and benches to sit on. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 257 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 24 22 This is so frustrating. I'm currently undergoing treatment for precancerous skin lesions--skin cancer is common in sunny and active Boulder--and need to avoid direct sun exposure for the next couple months. Unfortunately, I cannot reserve lighted evening courts because they are FULL. Pickleball is my main form of exercise and social interaction, so this is doubly frustrating. We actually canceled our household rec center membership due to the reduction in courts, so the city has lost our money. We would re-join if the membership provided reasonable access to court reservations--esp. lighted courts for evening play, and/or covered courts for daytime play--but for now it's just not worth it. 23 Build an indoor/outdoor tennis complex. There is too much done for cyclist, too little for tennis players. Maybe brain surface of existing courts. 24 I'm partially deaf. Trying to play tennis close to very loud pickle ball courts makes it near impossible to hear calls during the game. Tennis and pickleball really should be separated. 25 dedicated picke ball ourts 26 Lights 27 We need a reservation process to allow handicap access. 28 I am handicapped from knee problems but I can still play pickleball. There are not enough handicap spots in parking. 29 I need full time access to water to drink. 30 good lighting on city courts would improve my ability to play in the evenings given my limited night time vision. It would be great to have this on courts where league play is common (4 or more courts, reservable for leagues), as leagues often run over into the darker hours. 31 I have many friends who are wheelchair tennis players. A new facility should be designed from the point of view of making sure an athlete with disabilities is able to access every bit of the new facility easily. 32 Making them safer would be a great start! 33 Our 7 year old has a number of developmental disabilities, but is athletic and loves sports - tennis is a huge interest! He’s easily distracted by the weather and would do so so benefit from a consistent, indoor place to play 34 Bathrooms 35 N/A for me. There are however many dedicated wheelchair players losing virtually their only site in winter to play (RMTC) and few choices any time of year much less organized play. 36 Easier access 37 Neurodiverse. I'd like their to be more emphasis on play and recreation engaging my community. Also, I did not like how the older pickle ball players tried to push themselves onto the tennis courts and kick my teenagers off because they were adults?? Bad behavior and pushiness on the part of these pickleball ladies. 38 I have a vision chaleange and the excessive lines on courts (singles, doubles, jr tennis and pickle ball) make it very challenging to play 39 More tennis courts and indoor. Many communities are stepping up to this. Arvada, Denver, and Parker all have indoor public/ private ventures that are doing very well and are very popular without the pickleball noise. 40 With the closing of RMTC and its large and famous wheelchair tennis program (2 para athletes played at the US Open this year from RMTC) what will the city be doing to accommodate wheelchair tennis and ADA access to existing courts? 41 Proper gate sizing and parking. 42 I dont but see comments above about wheelchair tennis that is currently thriving at RMTC but faces a grave future 43 too much to write at this time 44 there must be availability for wheelchair players and tournaments as now is the case at the RMTC. 45 Bathrooms close to courts 46 As I get older, it is harder to play as it gets dark. Please add more lights to courts. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 258 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 25 47 More ADA parking, and wheelchair access to courts and bathrooms. Especially bathrooms. 48 Wheelchair players need easy access: wide gates, ramps, paved entry paths, dedicated handicap parking, and handicap bathrooms. 49 While I do not experience a disability, I know that making courts accessible benefits everyone. Respondent ID Please let us know what you like about the current City of Boulder tennis and pickleball courts, as well as any future hopes or concerns. 1 That there are some pickleball courts. 2 Quite simply: The suburbs have beautiful facilities (Apex in Arvada!) and Boulder does not :( With the loss of RMTC, our Boulder youth that want to improve themselves now have to travel there to play indoors, that is unacceptable Allocate the funds, identify the land (City of Boulder has a lot of it!), and build an indoor facility. Simple as that. 3 The City has done a few upgrades to a few courts this year. YAYYYY!!! PLEASE continue to upgrade and maintain the tennis courts we have and to add more. Tennis is alive and great exercise for our community! 4 Pretty and colocated with facilities and amenities 5 South Boulder courts, East Boulder courts 6 I'm an avid tennis player and have been playing for the last 20 plus years in Boulder. The city courts used to be very accessible and kept. I frequently play at my neighborhood South Boulder Rec Center and occasionally at East. However, ever since the city made the tennis courts to do pickle balls, I had a difficult time of getting the courts especially on weekends because of the pickle ballers. I work during the weekdays, so weekends and evenings are my play time. Thus, I have to go to Fairview High School's courts, which are run-down. I wish someone would redo and maintain those courts. I strongly recommend that we build 8 sets of courts just for pickle ballers and bring South Boulder Rec Center tennis courts back to tennis only. The extra lines of the pickle ball courts on the tennis courts distract my focus and hinders my game. Thus, I have a tendency not wanting to play at those city courts, which are convenient for me and were very nice. I'm saddened by the changes. As for East Boulder Rec courts, they are always hard to access because of the popularity of tennis in Boulder. I strongly feel we need MORE TENNIS COURTS THAT ARE SEPARATED FROM THE PICKLE BALL COURTS TO ACCOMMODATE BOTH POPULAR SPORTS. Boulder is a special place that has 300 days of sunshine, which allows us to play outside even in the winter. Let's make Boulder the happiest and fittest place in the nation by making the outdoor sports accessible and nice for everyone!! Thank you for listening. BTW, I like the recycling ball bins! 7 Pickleball is vastly more popular in Boulder than the facilities provided. 8 I like the North Boulder and East Boulder Rec center courts and the fact that they have lights. I’m concerned about the maintenance of some courts, including the ongoing issues with cracking. I’m also concerned about having enough courts for league matches that don’t have pickleball lines, especially in light of losing RMTC and CU South. I’m concerned about pickleball taking over tennis courts and would like an equitable solution to that issue. I very much hope to see a public indoor tennis facility (much like Apex in Arvada) in Boulder in the future so that we can play all year! 9 Newly resurfaced courts 10 With the upcoming removal of approximately 15 tennis courts throughout Boulder, it's very important that new tennis courts are developed. I think it's essential that we have indoor tennis courts in Boulder as well, as there currently are none. 11 It is hard to like courts that crack within approximately 6 months of simply cosmetically touching up the surface. Martin Park appears to be the only courts that were built correctly over the clay. Instead of fruitless repainting and perhaps scraping the courts why not have spent the money on the courts one at a Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 259 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 26 time and repairing them by digging down at least 10 feet or however far is needed and completely redoing the courts so the clay can not cause the cracking that settling in clay causes. 12 When repairing courts pay the extra money to get them done right by a company that knows how to repair courts for long term use. The courts at IBM were resurfaced but poorly done. Very uneven and wavy. Some courts at different locations (not necessarily in Boulder) that were repaired or resurfaced this year or last, are already cracking and the surface is peeling off. 13 That they exist 14 The condition is generally good. But there aren’t enough courts 15 I would really appreciate if the city of Boulder would consider having a covered indoor facility with dedicated tennis courts during winter time. Usually there are no options during the winter and it's impossible to continue training during that time. I'd like to see more beginner and intermediate leagues and easy sign up. Also would like more pickleball lessons available. 16 Love drop in courts 17 There is a need for more dedicated tennis courts both outdoor and indoor with the ability to make reservations. 18 More indoor courts 19 I particularly like the Knollwood courts, but of course they are the most recently redone (vs just resurfaced). I don’t like that tennis courts are going away, and we’re losing other courts to pickle ball (North Boulder Rec). 20 BOCO Pickleball is VERY welcoming and it's easy to drop in. I'm happy we often have 8 courts weekday mornings at South. The court conditions are an embarrassment to our city both indoors and out. Other towns and cities have caught on that this is not a fad and quickly replied with dedicated courts, ammenities. Boulder needs to catch up! 21 there are not enough tennis courts available. with the future of RMTC unknown, 13 courts are being lost! 22 I am concerned about the decision to take away the Rocky Mountian Tennis Center courts. The City Counsel has no idea how important those courts are for both members, and children's programs. 23 Unfortunately, Boulder has the worst accessibility to adequate and well maintained Pickleball courts of any local community and worse than most out of state locations where I have played. 24 I don’t play on them. I play at RMTC, Centennial, and Lake Valley. Only RMTC courts are covered in the winter. 25 Like that the current tennis inventory was repaired/improved and the PB lines at SBRC were repainted a less intrusive color. That Fairview HS tennis Courts are accessible to the public again. Hope that tennis will not suffer as a result of displacement of current inventory by pickleball and extra noise due to congregation of large numbers of PB players and ball; strike noise pollution in parks and public areas where one expects a certain level quietude. (i.e. Harlow Platts Park) Hoping for SBRC 4 courts to be available again for league tennis as in previous years due to proximity to US 36, restrooms, and pick nick areas for after play potluck. 26 Location 27 Like having courts, would love to have lights!!!!! 28 Would love to see purpose built pickleball courts! 29 Haven’t played in a couple of years because players weren’t very friendly. I prefer team organization and structure 30 Maintain and add tennis courts and not let them be fully taken over by pickleball; add indoor tennis option Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 260 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 27 31 Would really like more dedicated tennis courts - the south boulder courts are always taken by pickleball so martin acres is getting really crowded. Also a sign at Martin Acres saying you can reserve courts online would be really helpful - a lot of people do not know this and it causes a lot of conflict between those who reserve online vs those who just show up. 32 availability 33 more tennis courts need to be centralized in a central location, and we need to support indoor tennis. there's a lot of potential or casual tennis players that would love to play more, but in the winter it's very expensive and difficult to find a court time. supporting USTA leagues and tournaments with a centralized bank of courts are important because for tennis being able to play competitively is important to keeping people interested and building a community. 34 The south boulder rec cen courts have a good amount of courts and you can typically get a game in or join an ongoing game. It could be improved by adding lights so people can play in the evening. 35 I like that it’s all pretty chill and free 36 I hope that maintenance of the present courts will be a priority. And that a few new courts may be built. 37 I don't see any tennis court in the construction plans for New Vista High School to replace the two that were torn out. Is there not going to be one? Those were the only courts in my neighborhood. 38 I hope for some dedicated courts; being red-green color-blind makes shared courts difficult 39 i don't like how are relating Tennis with pickleball, we are compete deferent animals, come on! As tennis players we need our own courts as they were before. 40 We need designated tennis courts and designated pickleball courts. Sharing is not an option because of the conflicting lines. Pickleball lines are not allowed for tennis league play. Tennis is social and we need a large number of courts in one place - for league and social play. A new venue with at least 8 tennis courts is long overdue in Boulder. 41 Satisfactory until NBRC took out 4 PB courts and Gonzo lessons spilled into the remaining 4. 42 At this time, tennis courts are well maintained where I play (North Boulder), but often I need to travel around to find an available court. The restrictions and poor conditions at Centennial courts have put more pressure on city courts in the north part of town. 43 1. The seem well maintained 2. There should be separate tennis and pickleball areas as these don't mix well 3. The number of tennis courts should not be reduced; not converted to pickleball. 4. Not allowed uses should be inforced - such as skating 44 There are a good amount of courts at the south boulder rec center which is where I usually play. 45 There are not enough courts. How about building some at Valmont Park? 46 open play at North and South Boulder 47 Boulder public tennis courts have been well maintained, particularly recently. I like the fact that outdoor play is possible year-round in Boulder. Some cities take the nets down in winter. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 261 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 28 East Boulder Community Center has the only practice wall for tennis on public courts. Please incorporate practice walls in any new court construction and consider adding another wall or two to existing public courts. EBCC court 5 should not have pickleball. They've torn up the court dragging their nets around and shouldn't be able to reserve the only public tennis court with a hitting wall. Pickleball only courts are less expensive than tennis courts to build. Given Pickleball's popularity the city should construct a few. Given their expense, any new tennis courts should be for tennis only. 48 Some courts have been updated and resurfaced. 49 I appreciate that there are a number of courts spread throughout the city and I look forward to more of them. Shade, restrooms, and water would be a major plus. Regarding pickleball, I think if that sport had their own courts, that would be the best as it is markedly different in many ways. It is more social with lots of talking and the sound of the ball is obtrusive. Short of having their own facilities, if they had certain hours to play, perhaps that would be a reasonable solution. 50 Keep current tennis courts in excellent condition and initiate a plan to add additional and separate pickelball & tennis courts. 51 I would like to see dedicated courts for each sport. 52 You take the South Boulder Rec and put pickleball courts inside the gym. Add squash on the racquetball court. Keep the 4 outdoor courts. In the field to the north, you add 4 indoor tennis courts. Now you have a racquet center that serves the community. Pickleball indoor and outdoor. Tennis indoor and outdoor. The place would be used 24/7/365 in this town. Sincerely, 8 years tennis professional for the City of Boulder. 34 years as a tennis professional, 13 years Director of Tennis, 13 years high school head coach. 34 years Boulder Resident. 53 I love how there is free pickup Pickleball. I really loved the class I took- I wish I could pay for another class but they are challenging to sign up fast enough. 54 I appreciate being able to share the existing tennis courts with pickleball players 55 I know it must be hard to juggle all the priorities of the community, but it feels like tennis was put on the back burner way too long. We need indoor and outdoor tennis courts. 56 I like that the City has set aside a lot of time for drop in pickleball. The City missed an opportunity to create a public/private partnership to create a tennis complex. There is a total lack of indoor tennis courts. Plus, the existing ones are generally in bad shape. Asphalt is a terrible material for tennis or pickleball courts. The City needs to invest in post-tension concrete courts. A good example are the courts in Devil’s Thumb neighborhood. They were converted from asphalt to concrete. Plus, there should be a separate pickleball complex. Just visit SBRC courts to see why. 57 I like the geographic distribution of the courts. Losing RMTC will create a huge void for indoor tennis. 58 Inexpensive compared with other options (I.e.the new indoor facility, Boulder Pickleball) 59 My main concern is the resentment shown by tennis players to pickleball players using tennis courts. As long as pickleball players do not deface courts or change net heights, they should be able to reserve and use available tennis courts. Mutual respect is usually the case, but occasionally we have experienced undeserved rudeness. Perhaps signage at courts could address this. Thanks. 60 I like that there are a lot of courts around. I just wish there was a full list of the courts that people can use somewhere. 61 Hopes - many more courts please. Boulder is way behind in # of courts compared to # of players. I only play at SBRC outdoor courts because it is very organized ( thank you Carl) friendly atmosphere and many levels of play available. Some days are just soooo crowded though. We need more outdoor courts. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 262 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 29 outdoor opportunities. There is simply no substitute for a dedicated tennis facility! Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego should be the model. 64 We need new indoor tennis courts for the cu club tennis and other teams! 65 Since USTA won't allow pickleball lines on courts used for tennis tournaments/leagues I want to see more courts for both sports built for the growing demand of pickleball 66 I like that there are tennis courts available. I dislike that the few tennis courts that are available are getting overrun by pickleball. It’s also hard to find lighted courts. I really wish there were a public tennis facility with indoor courts. 67 Not enough tennis courts 68 Tennis courts should be reserved for tennis as there are only fewer good condition courts available . Pickleball courts should be built separately and not conflict with tennis courts 69 Near home, walk in, used to always be available before pickleball took over 70 That they exist 71 I find the courts have been improved considerably over the last 5 years or so (Centennial, Martin, Columbine), and we are able to get reservations as needed. 72 I am happy for the improvements made in the last 2 years. This is due to to core of people working hard to make this happen. I'd like to see Rec step up more & more to accommodate the sport of Pickleball. 73 I like the open play availability but feel that we need more courts in Boulder! 74 I like the reservation system. I’d like more tennis courts and organized play (e.g., league and coaching for league play) perhaps working together with BTA? 75 E. Bldr Rec Center courts are in good shape, need more of them at that location please! 76 I like the opportunity for open play 7 days a week. 77 The fact that City of Boulder has been providing its public with pickle-ball courts - and great hope that the City will hopefully increase the number of available courts. 78 I like that there are indoor courts at the RMTC during the fall/winter months. I would like to see more courts that are available to the public for free. 79 There is no reason to paint pickleball court lines over the tennis courts, the noisy ball and players of pickleball is terrible. The pickleball courts must be faraway form the tennis courts. 80 They are ok. I like the fact that group lessons are available on current courts. However indoors the many lines for dual purposes on courts are very distracting. Also the availability of courts are problematic. 81 I do like that there are separate pickleball and tennis courts. Most of these courts are in good condition and are accessible. 82 Indoor courts would be a great addition 83 That they exist 84 We have a lot of courts outside, we need inside courts 85 Right now nothing, I use to play for BTA, but they had no or little access to courts. So I now play for CVTA 86 Pb is available. However, woefully short of the number of courts needed. No dedicated pb courts. Existing courts are in terrible condition. No open play at east. Courts are crowded and difficult to get an reservation. 8 am reservation time difficult as we are usually playing then. Another frustration; pb courts packed with extensive wait times and tennis courts are empty but not available for pb. 87 I like drop in time so that I can meet new people and experience a variety of levels of play 88 The city of boulder tennis courts brings together a community of tennis. I like East boulder rec center. The other rec centers could use lights and more places for people to gather. Please please please give us more options to play in the winter. 89 I like outdoor drop in times. I want the cracks fixed especially at South Boulder Rec outdoor courts. Dedicated outdoor courts for Pickleball Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 263 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 30 90 I like how convenient they are to reach via bike 91 Boulder is one of the best communities in the nation. We have an amazing parks and open space system that is mostly the envy of the rest of the country. That said, Boulder, compared to other second rate communities in the surrounding area, has a truly pathetic offering of tennis and pickle ball courts. It's just embarrassing. Have you seen what Arvada has? Boulder needs our own APEX Center. Give me a break! If I didn't live in Devil's Thumb and have private access to what are possibly the best tennis courts in the state of Colorado, my tennis life would be pretty dismal. I would be driving around town looking for open courts, waiting incessantly to finally get time on a shitty, cracked, weed strewn court, only to run out of time while 4 other people wait anxiously for me to leave. Like I said, it's totally pathetic. Also, the tennis courts with pickle ball lines painted on them with roll out nets is anything but a creative solution. This is garbage for tennis players and pickle ball players alike. Tennis courts need to be dedicated for tennis, and pickle ball courts need to be dedicated for pickle ball. Offering any kind of a hybrid experience is how everyone loses. Considering this reality, every tennis court in Boulder should be returned to their original purpose as just tennis courts, and the pickle ball community deserves their own facilities, with real lines painted and actual permanent nets. In my opinion, this is not even debatable. 92 Hope BVSD will let us use any/all of the courts available at MS and HS. We need more courts with ease in reserving them or at least opportunity to play with or without reservations on them. Tennis folks are good at following the 1 1/2 hour rule for play time when others are waiting as well as suggesting what other courts may be available. 93 NA 94 I like that Tom Watson was redone. I like that they can reserved. I like that east, north and tom Watson have lights. I like the Columbine courts location and shade. 95 I like being able to make online reservations. I would like to see dedicated pickleball courts. 96 Like the online reservations for pickleball. I hope for more courts in the future with shade. 97 Group access 98 Drop in play 99 Keep more tennis courts available for tennis instead of converting to picklrball 100 I like that pickleball courts are now available. 101 I like the reservation system. I have 2 future hopes: - bubbled courts (ie covered so you can play in the winter) - Better quality courts. Columbine and knollwood are very good for example. Boulder north Rec center is bad 102 More playing options 103 At SBRC, I love the multi-use courts and the great attitude of the pickleball players, in general. 104 for the most part the usage is good. The average user is older. Pickeball is a good community service. 105 Good existing courts but more needed 106 Would love to get tennis courts with lighting and more indoor options for winter/fall/spring seasons. I work full time so as the days get shorter, this is important to have so that I can play with other community members who also work and can only play in the evenings. 107 General comfort facilities 108 We need more tennis courts in the city of Boulder. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 264 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 31 109 Like how the courts are easy to schedule online. Would be wonderful to have more courts, as well as have covered or indoor courts. 110 It’s good that we have the 8 courts at south. North needs at least 8 … as well as east. We need designated new courts. Boulder county is so far behind all the other cities around us. What has happened … my Boulder from 1975 to the present , used to be the leader in every sport and major events. It’s very disappointing. 111 Appreciate that the courts were resurfaced and that there is organized groups that allow drop in 112 locations 113 Nice to have pickleball courts at all rec centers. Dedicated PB courts would be great. Cracks in current courts are bad. 114 Would love more, well-maintained courts-with RMTC disappearing it is SOO needed. Wish? A complex with indoor courts like a club, but public. 115 There is a severe lack of good Pickleball and tennis facilities in Boulder. The City of Arvada has done a great job with building facilities for both sports. 116 I like the drop in play as well as the court reservations system. I do wish there was an opportunity to cancel a reservation if need be. This also allows people who want to get on a court a chance to reserve when all the courts show they are full. 117 I haven't played on most. I mainly play inside NBRC. They are fine. Could benefit from more shoveling on outside courts. 118 I live in Boulder in the Summer. I think the cost of Rec Center which includes Pickleball is FABULOUS. Great group plays Open Play in the evenings. 119 I like how convenient they are for us college students. Don’t have to worry about driving long distancing at night. Safe. I’m concerned about commuting to practice if the location is moved. 120 More higher quality courts 121 Current reservation system is good. Open play at South during mornings allows options. Open play that is leveled (beginner split from more advanced) helps separate players. We need more dedicated courts away from housing. 122 I like that we have some courts… nothing like Longmont or Erie! 123 Love to play tennis so having the existing courts available for tennis 124 South Rec center courts are close to my home and often empty midday or mostly easy to reserve for peak times. 125 They are pretty accessible and maintained. 126 I like that we have indoor courts and want to have access to indoor courts in the future 127 not enough pickleball courts, need dedicated pickleball courts preferably with lights and would be great to have indoor or covered. no gym floor courts. 128 Improved courts. A pickleball complex with both indoor and outdoor courts 129 I love the drop-in and reserved play at SBRC 130 Drop-in play 131 There is a lot of room to improve current facilities. 132 very well managed. always improving. This survey is an example 133 Just like being able to go out and play. I'd would like rules for rotating games, so people don't just play for hours without moving on. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 265 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 32 134 Available to all. Fun way to meet people. Good exercise. Great atmosphere. Super grateful for all the pickleball courts already available. I can see we will soon desperately need many more. 135 The current City of Boulder pickleball courts are a disgrace. I hope the City will build a dedicated pickleball facility with facilities similar to Apex in Arvada. 136 proximity of North Boulder recenter 137 I like that we can reserve courts. I dislike open play with very competitive people. Open play should be organized according to skill level. 138 North Boulder Play was great until you took it away due to noise 139 The open play builds community and is steadily growing 140 I really hope we can get some more indoor tennis courts. 141 Court surfaces and nets pretty much ok now that maintenance has been done finally. Hoping for more courts available on/near west side of Boulder and better, more frequent maintenance. 142 None 143 They are in good shape, I’m worried about not having any indoor courts to play on next year. I hope some new ones can go up soon. 144 I like the surfacing. They r all well maintained. 145 I like being able to play with my friends 146 shoveling courts is damaging the surface of the courts. I hope we have covered or indoor courts. 147 I like the indoor tennis courts 148 I like the indoor courts because they allow me to play the sport that I love year round. I hope that indoor courts remain cheap and accessible to me as a college student. 149 We like that there are tennis and pickle courts, but want to see better maintenance of them. And we’d like to get Manhattan courts back into the city’s jurisdiction (repaired, available to reserve, etc.). An indoor tennis and/or pickle facility would be wonderful! 150 There's great places to play in the summer or when the weather is good. 151 Year round courts with bubble and more courts. Do not like to share with pickle ball. 152 East Boulder Rec center has a great set up and I like to use their facility. The North Boulder facility the courts I have played on are deplorable and are just a law suit waiting to happen. The South Boulder Rec Center used to be fairly good courts but have been taken over by pickleball 24/7 so it seems. I love the Knollwood courts for their quality, seating, shade, and intimate setting. 153 I’m concerned with the demolition of the RMTC tennis courts and the lack of boulder tennis courts because the CU Club Tennis Team relies on these existing facilities to practice. 154 My concerns for the future include pickleball taking over more of the already limited tennis courts. Also, as a college club tennis player, having indoor courts for our practices in the colder months is very important. 155 They’re generally kept in good order. There are not enough pickleball courts at all. 156 I would like to see more Pickleball courts. There are a lot of tennis courts and very few Pickleball courts. Most of the time at East Boulder rec center on weekend and weekday evenings, the pickleball courts are both used, and only 1 or 2 tennis courts are used. 157 Indoor and accessible (bike,walk, etc) courts are extremely important as there is no tennis in the winter unless you are wealthy and belong to a club. I have played tennis in Colorado my entire life, mainly Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 266 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 33 Longmont and Boulder. I was the CU Club Tennis President from 2020-2022, not having indoor courts for an entire community of students 50+ (more if we had indoor space) would be drastic as the club team would have to limit the size of the team even more than we already have to. 158 I pretty much only play at Rocky Mountain Tennis, but it is good to know there are courts that can be reserved when courts at RMTC are not available 159 Good accessibility for CU Club Tennis, as well as easy to find free pickleball 160 Some are very nice but some are almost unusable 161 INDOOR COURTS please 162 The courts are clean, and I’m really good condition, which is hard to find here 163 More courts and better maintenance of existing courts! 164 I think the current system is really nice. It looks like pickle ball is significantly more popular and the city has adjusted the courts. Also, when I want to play tennis I can find a court. 165 I'm grateful courts exist, however, many are cracked, with weeds growing. I would like to see these courts maintained a little better 166 More info on pickleball 167 We need some dedicated courts and a group of them for fun drop in play! Pickleball to me is about drop in play & the friendly community. Boulder is WAY BEHIND the pickleball curve and it's too bad. 168 Need separate courts for tennis and pickleball Need more tennis courts at/near the East Boulder Community Center campus - as this seems to be the most popular/in demand location for tennis, and has a very large community of regular users 169 Generally easy to access and get reservations. (Tennis) 170 DO NOT PUT PICKLEBALL NEAR EXISTING HOMES. The decibel level is approximately 72DB - see the 9news report on YouTube about pickleball noise issues and how pickleball severely impacted homes and schools from 'quiet enjoyment' due to the incredible noise issues that were 'worse than gunshots'. One person said they would rather die of cancer than continue to live next to the pickleball court that took over their local park. 171 I like the scheduling and hope it remains just as easy. 172 More tennis courts with lights so that league teams have a place to host other teams 173 I like that we have some courts. More than anything, we simply need more courts with at least a port a potty. 174 I like it when the pickleball court usage is not near people's homes so that they do not have to listen to the pickleball hitting the racquet. 175 We need more dedicated pickleball courts in the city. Lighted courts would be ideal if the budget allows. 176 Just need more of them!!!! 177 Indoor favolity 178 The courts at East Boulder are incredibly beautiful, have restrooms and shade. Would love to see an expansion of these courts. The fact that there are no restrooms at Centennial Middle School courts, home to BTA league and Little League baseball blows my mind. Please fix this. 179 Updated n Boulder courts 180 The people who play tennis and pickle ball are awesome 181 I play at East Boulder Rec most often and like those courts a lot. I wish pickleball wasn't on the backboard court so much as I like to hit on the backboard. What I want most in Boulder is an indoor tennis center or Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 267 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 34 an indoor / outdoor center. Something like Apex in Arvada would be amazing and is sorely needed in Boulder. There are tons of tennis players here and we have very limited options 8 months out of the year. RMTC is probably going away and Meadows has a years long waitlist so demand is there! 182 Courts in great shape. 183 Court conditions are terrible. Combined with pickleball, leaves few options 184 Need to have more courts! 185 I love that we have several to play on but future concerns include not having enough or getting more taken away due to noise. 186 close to home 187 I enjoy open pickleball play at South Boulder Rec Center which is available every morning on the tennis courts. There are 40 or more people every morning which is fabulous, but more courts are needed. An outdoor bathroom/porta potty near the courts would be appreciated too. Thank you! 188 Glad they exist...it ends there 189 I hear players well before 7:00 a.m. in warmer months, I live close by. Is that allowed? 190 drop in pickle ball is so hard to find 191 Tennis is my life. Please don’t take that away from me. Here are some point for you to consider: We should not sacrifice tennis to pickleball. Tennis is the 4th most popular sport in the world and has prestigious and historically, economically, and culturally important events like the US Open and Wimbledon that have inspired generations of passionate players. Pickleball is growing in popularity but is still nowhere near as popular as tennis. Tennis competition provides excellent physical and mental development for kids, the chance to compete in a high level sport, and even college scholarships. Kids are motivated and inspired by dreams of competing in college and even professionally. No such opportunities exist for pickleball and they are unlikely to develop, even if junior pickleball develops. Tennis is the most important women's sport in the world. Women tennis players make more than female athletes in any other sport, and it provides one of the best opportunities for girls to compete in a college sport and even earn a college scholarship. Girls in Boulder will not have a chance to participate in tennis if we don't add at least 20 more dedicated tennis courts, and at least 12 indoor tennis courts soon. Boulder has recently lost most of its courts to development or pickleball, including 5 courts at Williams Village, 2 courts at New Vista High School, 5-10 courts at the Boulder Rec Centers, 1 court at Chautauqua, and it will soon lose 12 courts at CU South. Meanwhile, tennis is growing in popularity. We desperately need more dedicated tennis courts to meet the growing demand for tennis. Tennis and pickleball should be played on separate facilities. Tennis requires smooth, level, high-quality courts with a true bounce, and indoor tennis requires high ceilings. Most pickleball is not played with precision and could likely be played in parking lots. Indoor pickleball can be played in structures with a low roof. High quality tennis courts should not be sacrificed to pickleball, as pickleball play does not require these high quality courts. 192 reservation system is good. I really hope permanent restrooms can be added and well serviced 193 Covered courts for winter play would not only allow year round exercise, but also protect the state of the courts! 194 That they exist 195 I love our local community courts. We need an indoor court since many of us can't afford country clubs. I take lessons at Rocky mountain tennis association in the bubble - which is going away. 196 More dedicated pickle ball courts 197 Great exercise and meeting lots of new people Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 268 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 35 198 I appreciate that there are any courts to play on and that there are so many people in Boulder who love to play tennis. 199 The city of Boulder has fallen behind other communities, regarding their commitment for " dedicated PB courts ". Simply putting nets on a tennis court, while NOT maintaining the courts or nets does not create a good environment for future PB. The city needs to build " dedicated outdoor PB courts at the East Rec center, since there is ample space to build courts. This would eliminate any noise issue, while providing ample parking and other amenities. 200 A place to get together with tennis friends. The main concerns are the number of courts with several in town set to disappear in the next few years. The fact that Boulder does not have a nice public facility with 10+ courts when Longmont, Arvada and Denver do is baffling 201 We need some dedicated pickleball courts. Our tennis courts are cracked and not maintained. 202 The SBRC drop in is really awesome. We get people from north boulder. It would be great to make this an official institution 203 We have some pickleball courts. That is good. They are not very good pickleball courts. We need better pickleball courts. We need more pickleball courts. We need dedicated pickleball courts with proper nets and proper dimensions. There is not enough room between courts and players have gotten injured tripping over the tennis nets. Some players have become entangled in the tennis nets while moving backwards and getting feet stuck beneath the tennis nets. Tennis nets do not belong on pickleball courts. We need dedicated pickleball courts 204 Like open play 205 Like: The interest the city and pickleball community are showing in communicating to create the best served public facilities. Future hopes: Through amicable negotiation, the 4 pickleball courts taken at North Boulder Rec center will be restored. Future hope: The city will build a dedicated pickleball facility with a large number of courts. City of Santa Barbara CA built on dedicated pickleball courts to their public tennis facility. They might be a good model to research/learn from. 206 They are close by. But there are NOT enough courts so reserving is very hard The courts are in so so condition. 207 Just having what we have 208 It would be nice for the city to have designated Pickleball only courts. Longmont has six of these courts and they are beautiful! 209 I like how our community has come together in a new way and grown through pickleball, I am concerned that there are not enough courts to support the demand and also that there are not dedicated PB courts. Boulder is the only community in the area that does not and it would be our residents would benefit from additional PB courts and ammenities. 210 Please support separate tennis courts and pickleball courts - tennis players do not want to see pickleball lines on the tennis courts. 211 I would like to see some separation of tennis and pickleball to maintain the availability of tennis and have fewer tennis courts with additional lines painted on them for pickleball 212 Be nice to have dedicated pickleball courts. The facilities have pickleball courts overlayed on tennis courts. Some have tennis only courts that I’ve yet to see used by tennis players and I played every weekend. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 269 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 36 213 I loved being able to walk to North Boulder recenter when the courts were filled with Pickleball AND tennis players. I am extremely disappointed the city took such a drastic measure and cut the Pickleball courts by 60%. However, I do agree that Pickleball need their own dedicated courts as we are the only community in this area with none available. Leading community members to travel to outside areas like Superior, Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette etc.....being detrimental to the environment, and adding to existing issues such as traffic. I think if the city created a 10-14 court dedicated Pickleball facility with lights and some roof coverage, like an industrial tent, Pickleball players would be more than happy. 214 More Pickleball courts 215 I like the fact at South Boulder during summer your PB groups are large and well coordinated 216 Your survey and the "public meeting" both overlook the primary issue - when can new dedicated pickleball courts bebuilt and open for use? Check out all the surrounding cities - they all have found land, funds, contractors and opened dedicated courts that do not upset neighbors.Please stop the nonsense of public meetings and surveys that do not address the issue and put all that energy into building new courts on a fast Track. 217 More lighted courts 218 The East Boulder Rec outdoor pickleball markings on the ground for the net are NOT correct. Please fix. 219 Concern is that, between the loss of the RMTC club, and CU South, Boulder will lose 27 courts. Without a significant investment, Boulder will lose tennis players to other communities - and the dollars they spend in that city. There’s been no significant tennis facility constructed in decades. Meantime, Longmont, Parker, Arvada, and other communities have built facilities (some public/private) that show an interest in tennis. Many of us who play tennis in Boulder (and then spend money in Boulder) don’t live in Boulder. If Boulder is interested in keeping us, it will build a first-class facility or two large enough to make up for the impending loss of courts. If not, we have other options. 220 Pickleball play in Boulder is very inclusive and a strong community is forming. However, the number of pickleball players in the city continues to grow significantly while the number of available courts is shrinking. Converting current courts to designated pickleball courts should be a part of the plan. 221 Drop in options - need more hours, lighting, ease of access -appreciate all that’s being done for pickleball - need more indoor and outdoor dropin access and options 222 Many other courts nationwide have a drop in system where you sign up at the courts; people play one game and rotate out; can then drop in with others who need partners; hate the reservation one week in advance max 223 I like that pickle ball is offered at NBRC, but I am disappointed by the condition of the courts/nets/availability due to popularity of the sport. Dedicated outdoor pickle ball courts (many of them) would be a great asset to the city. 224 I like how the courts can be both tennis and pickleball but the number of pickleball players has grown so much, now when you go to south Boulder drop in, you might wait 25 minutes to get in a game. We need more courts 225 There is a huge need to build an indoor facility in Boulder for tennis 226 I like the sense of community playing tennis at East Boulder Rec Center, and I like the drop-in pickle ball at South Boulder Rec Center. We had played tennis for a long time at South Boulder Rec Center because it is close to our house but it felt like there were significant safety concerns playing tennis at SBRC while surrounded by pickelball players (e.g. some new pickle ball players would run onto our court in the middle of a play to retrieve balls or would not tell us when a ball was on our court or would walk around the back of our court). I felt like I always needed to be alert for an accident so we decided to move to EBRC and have enjoyed the sense of community there. So now I'd appreciate if the EBRC could be maintained in order to keep them safe. 227 There aren't enough tennis courts and they're not being maintained. 228 Free drop in south Boulder Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 270 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 37 229 More courts, including indoor 230 I enjoy playing pickleball on public courts in the City of Boulder. Highest priority is having sufficient available court space/time. It is ironic that BPR instructional programs take away a significant amount of available court space/time while creating new players for whom there is not sufficient court space/time. BPR should recognize and address with both sides of this supply/demand reality. Otherwise, it is not serving the community well and not creating good will amongst it's constituents -- just the opposite. When you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is to stop digging. 231 I primarily play tennis, and I appreciate the ability to reserve courts online, but I think the online rental platform is very difficult to navigate. The old online reservation was better, and I encourage the city to shift to a different online platform. I also appreciate courts that are dispersed throughout local neighborhoods. City should continue to maintain those courts and add courts dispersed throughout the community. I support dual usage of some of the courts for Tennis and Pickleball (but maybe not all the courts should be dual usage). 232 There are public courts for people to play for free 233 There are not enough permentant pickleball courts, not shared on tennis courts. 234 Hope for more pickleball courts. 235 Not much, I think that Boulder has really dropped the ball(s) on management of its facilities. Do better. Take care of your courts, separate pickleball and tennis with dedicated facilities for each sport. The city would benefit economically by having thriving tennis and pickleball scenes, with tournaments and leagues and drop ins. It is time for the city to allocate capital to the future of these sports rather than just depending on the existing and aging infrastructure and depending on other communities to fill in the gaps. 236 I like that you have resurfaced IBM and Palo park. Thank you. I’d like to see separate courts built at separate locations for pickle ball. I’d like to see more courts built for tennis. An indoor facility for tennis would be nice, but I know it would be very expensive. 237 Having 8 pickleball courts at both North and South was critically important to relieving the pressure and wait times for those courts. It is problematic that half the courts at North had to be closed, so I view replacing those four courts as urgent. Secondly, I would like to see at least 6-8 dedicated pickleball courts in Boulder and wondering what happened to the capital funds designated for four such courts at EBCC? Thirdly, as requested above, making improvements such as permanent restrooms, seating, and shade at all locations is a priority. 238 We need several true pickleball courts, not modified tennis court with roll on nets. The city is behind every neighboring city in the area. 239 Courts that are dedicated to Tennis. Pickleball should be indoor or have their own courts. 240 The courts are in pretty good condition for city courts. It is difficult to play tennis on courts with pickle ball lines so it would be great if separate courts could be maintained. It would also be great if the city could build indoor courts, similar to the APEX tennis center in Arvada. 241 I especially like the outside courts at north boulder rec. the location and lighting. I am disappointed that 4 pickleball courts were eliminated 242 Since we are losing or have lost many courts like Baseline courts (CU construction), Harvest House courts (sold for CU living), CU South courts (When CU expands there). There is a dire need for tennis courts!!! It seems that outside companies are building indoor/outdoor pickleball courts but we are losing tennis courts. Its important to me that sports such as these can be played by all socioeconomic levels. When all kids have sports they can play for little money, I believe our society benefits in so many ways. 243 I would like tennis to be prioritized more than pickleball. 244 convenience 245 I feel blessed to be able to play pickleball surrounded by amazing views on nice, well maintained courts throughout Boulder. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to both exercise and socialize safely. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 271 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 38 246 Na 247 I only have used the city courts for tennis league matches. I hope for the future to have recreational pickle ball options. 248 Sure hope for dedicated PB courts. Concerned there are not enough courts now or in the future. Right now there are many city residents traveling to surrounding communities just to be able to play 249 Availability. I hope dedicated pickle ball courts can be provided. 250 I've played at Autry and Boulder rec. Both were good experiences but would love more options 251 I love that Boulder constantly seeks to enhance recreational facilities. We are lucky to live here. 252 I hope that the current courts will be repaired, at the very least. 253 A quart is one block from where I live 254 I like that there are courts relatively available across the city. 255 I like the existing courts, but not with pickle ball stripes on them nor playing next to pickle ball players. 256 I play at the North Boulder Rec Center and like the condition of those courts as well as the fact they have lights. 257 Boulder’s reservation system and communication of existing facilities/courts is not very clear- many of our tennis courts particularly tied to middle schools are in disrepair and an embarrassment when hosting league play, I find myself going to Westminster or Lafayette for a dependable reservation process and maintained courts- and the option of lit courts. My concern is that the number of available tennis courts is being diminished with new construction (Williams Village) and with switch over to racketball. 258 I usually play in Longmont because there is more access to pickleball courts there, and that's where some of my pickleball friends live. 259 Convenience of having courts at our Rec Centers Reservations are a must!!! We need more courts for Pickleball 260 Gonzo Tennis has done an amazing job getting people into the game - making entry fun and exciting. And they provide a wide range of opportunities. There is a real need for quality tennis courts. There is so much demand - existing courts in many places are dilapidated. The community needs places to play tennis and we know the value of this sport - the science behind it is established and the community needs this sport to thrive - physical, emotional and mental fitness are essential for ALL individuals and the community itself. Tennis is a big part of that! 261 I like the coin operated lights at some of the city courts. I also like RMTC and CU South tennis courts - I do not think that the City of Boulder should have made a deal to allow them to be bought and turned into more, unnecessary development. In the future, I hope the City of Boulder decides to reconsider doing this. I also hope that the City of Boulder will provide courts that check all the boxes that these two facilities did. CONVENIENT LOCATION, well maintained (no cracks, covered benches on court, etc.), good view of mountains/boulder/boulder creek, LOTS of courts, options for membership, separate from pickleball courts (it is loud/distracting), etc. Currently, it is impossible to find courts in Boulder during prime times. The demand is there for tennis and people who live in Boulder are having to travel to surrounding cities just to play tennis. 262 Concerns are the lack of playable courts and winter play 263 I like that it’s not too expensive to reserve courts. I hope some of the Pickleball courts become fully dedicated to Pickleball, the tennis lines are too similarly colored and are confusing while playing Pickleball. 264 I love having Silver Sneakers to lessen court rental expense. It is important to have 5 courts available to participate in USTA seasonal leagues, even for us tennis folks in our 70s and 80s. 265 There should be separate tennis and pickle ball courts as the two sports are not compatible. The growing conflict b/w tennis and pickle ball can best be remedied by first building more pickle all courts. Tennis Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 272 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 39 courts were built for tennis and there are not enough of them to handle the current increase in use. Thank you. 266 Please keep tennis string. Pickle ball is taking over! 267 Please look at Apex in Arvada for a model of a public tennis facility. 268 Tennis is a great lifelong activity that gets people outdoors and moving around! 269 We need a beautiful large tennis center and pickle ball center for our community in Boulder. How about building it across the street from the Valmont Bike Park? 270 I like that some courts, particularly the Tom Watson, have been repaired and are now very nice to play on. My biggest hope for the future is an indoor tennis facility. 271 I like the tennis courts at Martin Park, Knollwood, and now the recently resurfaced courts at Palo Parkway. It would be nice to have at least a port-o-potty but I can live without. The rec center courts are awful. My hope is a nice indoor facility like Apex in Arvada. 272 I love Tennis and pickleball! Thank you for this survey and the courts. 273 I like the tennis courts, but since pickleball is very noisy, it is nice to have them separate. 274 The tennis situation is dire with the loss of RMTC and possibly CU South. My daughter has taken tennis lessons with RMTC and Gonzo. I played tennis in college and enjoy recreational tennis with friends and family now. Boulder should invest in a tennis facility like Apex in Arvada. I'm new to pickleball but find that it is a great way to socialize and exercise with people of all ages and abilities. The city needs separate courts for both of these growing sports. 275 Concerns: (1) finding avail courts, (2) low quality of some courts (eg SBRC). 276 Private courts at clubs are too expensive. We need more public courts available everywhere. 277 Love the revamped tom watson courts! Really wish there was a covdered option for the winter. Also, wish tom watson had netting to block the pine needles. 278 With RMTC in its last year of providing the bubble and impossible wait lists for clubs in the area, there is a big need for a winter solution for tennis courts. 279 I like that they are an option for league play and for youth clinics. My hope is the cracks can be reduced and that pickleball at NBRC does not completely crowd out tennis use. 280 I am grateful for being able to access Gonzo tennis on city of boulder courts. The Gonzo coaches have been instrumental in me learning tennis, getting outside frequently, building my fitness level, and reducing stress in my life. I’m very disappointed in the quality of courts in Boulder and lack of permanent bathrooms at some of the locations. More regular maintenance needs to occur. Also it’s really confusing to play on tennis courts that have been lined for pickleball. Only a non tennis player would think this is a good idea. I think boulder and longmont should partner to build a public tennis club with indoor and outdoor courts half way between boulder and longmont. Most of us can’t afford the boulder country club and the wait list at the meadows is upwards of 7+ years. And Rocky Mountain Tennis club isn’t going to be around for much longer. 281 Greater support of USTA leagues 282 The tennis courts at Boulder Rec south are nice. 283 Love that we have east Boulder rec for tennis but with news of CU south complex and RMTC courts being demolished I’m afraid there will not be many courts left. Boulder county is one of the top most active tennis communities in the nation. We need tennis courts desperately and if we can get an indoor public complex that would be even better to improve tennis access for all, not just those that can afford a country club membership. 284 Improvement to Centennial courts was positive. Could add some mixed pickle ball to Centennial!!! 285 Keep the harvest house bubble and courts 286 Model it after the Arvada Apex tennis complex. That facility is beautiful and it appears to do very well with lessons and turnout. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 273 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 40 287 I would love to see expansion of year-round recreational leagues, including beginner levels. 288 I like playing tennis on city courts that are available. We need more courts in Boulder. We need more lighted courts and more accessibility 289 We would love to have a tennis center in Boulder like they have in Arvada - Apex tennis center 290 Love the Centennial courts 291 Honestly, I play mostly in East Boulder County (Lafayette & Erie). I truly love the sport and look forward to checking out courts in Boulder too! More courts would be awesome!! Thank you!! 292 A community like Boulder needs to have indoor public courts. Six or more. 293 Have played at Millennium courts for years. Disaster that they are closing. Many many players will be lost. Have found it hard to get a city court for tennis. Also, just taking up picleball, and find it hard to get a court. Generally have found city tennis pros to not be geared to higher level players. Local pros should be able to teach private lessons on courts reserved by their clients. 294 Dedicated Court time 295 I don't have a clue where Boulder pickleball courts are other than East Boulder dual purpose. The courts are pretty old. The University courts are beautiful and the City ones not so. 296 we need indoor courts 297 Well it is all pickle ball at my 4 courts in my neighborhood that is 1 block from my house. I have to go to the high school or north boulder to play. Kinda bums me Out. 298 I would like to see public courts that are in better conditions 299 Availability of courts is good but in the winter there is insufficient indoor court availability. I hope the RMTC bubble can be used at an alternative location starting winter 2025 300 Reservation system 301 I like the indoor courts for the winter, but they should be available at better times during the day. 302 Tennis courts should not be shared with other racket sports, e.g. pickleball. We need more tennis courts and some designated pickleball courts. 303 There are good amount of courts, but they don’t have proper maintenance- mostly badly installed nets or poorly redone surfacing. Also, not enough courts with decent lights. The lights that exist make it unpleasant to play on at night. Also, no indoor courts. Arvada has Apex and that facility is awesome. 304 Add more courts and tennis programs to replace RMTC. Also covered courts for Winter would be amazing! 305 The best thing is that it's nearly free, and easily accessible via bike (for me, anyway). And the reservation system is pretty clear and simple. 306 Existing courts are great for the most part, but we desperately need new indoor courts. Only options once RMTC goes away are not only private and expensive but require 5+ year waiting list for membership. 307 Location and conditions 308 I am not happy that the Harvest Courts will be closed, especially the bubble. Boulder needs a good tennis center with indoor courts. 309 Concerned that the growing popularity of pickleball will not take over courts for current league play. 310 I like the courts at the middle school. I like them bc they exist. I grew up in flint, Michigan. Even we have more (and better maintained) tennis courts than Boulder, CO 311 Love that I can make reservations at avail courts. Would like to see dedicated pball courts, both outdoor and indoor. I feel Apex pball courts are a good model. 312 Pickleball is brining more participation amongst a more diverse population. Love the drop in. Love to see the city have indoor tennis courts. 313 I really value the tennis courts that are ONLY tennis courts. Especially with RMTC closing, it is extremely important to have dedicated tennis courts for the community. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 274 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 41 314 We need to take care of the courts that we have! The courts at Manhattan are terrible. East Boulder is good but can use some touch ups. Unfortunately, the courts are NBRC are no longer playable for tennis with all of the pickleball lines. 315 I wish there were more courts. 316 I love convenience of some courts, but sad that noise has caused a pullback in number of courts available. Also love PB community that City of Boulder fosters. Wish courts and nets could stay in better shape or be maintained better. 317 Many existing tennis courts need to be resurfaced- patching and repainting isn’t enough. Pickleball and tennis require separate facilities- sharing invites conflict and the multiple lines are annoying for both sports. 318 Hopeful for indoor courts for year-round use. 319 I like that the Tom Watson courts were recently resurfaced! There's just too many pickleball lines on the courts so we can't use them for USTA tennis any more. 320 pickle ball drop in has been great fun iwould love more courts. i play less tennis now 321 I use nbrc pickle courts. Like being able reserve. Like having other pickleball games going (errant balls not an issue between Like sports) My hope is that City will "audit" actial usage. My anecdotal impression of change at nbrc (reducing courts by half) is that instead of 12-16 people recreating, there are commonly 0-2 on the now only-tennis courts 322 Frustrated with amount of tennis courts being taken over by pickleball. 323 1) There aren't enough tennis courts. Given the size of the city and the importance to residents of staying active, there simply aren't enough tennis courts and it is incomprehensible that there are no indoor tennis courts. 2) The existing tennis courts are in poor condition - there are often horrible cracks on the courts, there is rarely seating, shade, water, lights or permanent restrooms. It is dangerous to play in the summer with no shade, water or seating. It is embarrassing to host league matches in Boulder given the condition of the courts. 3) With RMTC closing, there would be even fewer tennis courts available in town. 4) With tennis courts being used for pickle ball, the court availability for tennis players is really shrinking. WE NEED MORE TENNIS COURTS and WE ALSO NEED INDOOR TENNIS COURTS PLEASE!!! 324 I love being to play at the rec centers, I play at North, East and South. I hope there will be more courts and possibly dedicated pickle ball courts. The addition of shade, seating and water fountains would highly enhance the current courts. 325 largely good compared to other big cities or places around the country. A public indoor facility with enough courts to be accessbile for most would be amazing 326 Covered courts for year round play. 327 The east boulder CC courts are the best. 328 I grew up on the city courts and now coach around Boulder! They were great for me growing up and hope to see them back to what they were separate from pickleball. 329 EBRC courts are good quality last time I played. Would be good to have more like that, and a reservation system. 330 Not much good to say. Courts are not maintained well. 331 The courts are well maintained and I'm glad they are popular. As primarily a tennis player I find it hard to find an open court given the popularity of pickleball. I think pickleball is amazing and that it can co-exist with tennis, but access is hard. I usually end up going to Centennial rather than playing on City of Boulder Courts. I'm very concerned about the access to courts given the development plans for CU South and Rocky Mountain Tennis Center. I think these will be big losses, especially RMTC with it's indoor courts. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 275 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 42 My son is 10 and just getting into to tennis. We've already encountered difficulty getting on courts. I'm worry that the challenge of getting a court will turn him away from the sport. 332 With the loss of Rocky Mountain Tennis Center Court, we will need more courts. There are many that play and Boulder has done a poor job at creating tennis opportunities. 333 I like the leagues at the Rec Center for Pickleball. I think it is lame how weeds are growing up all around the courts to the point players are loosing balls in the weeds for a City as well funded by tax dollars as Boulder. 334 That there are multiple laces to play tennis in Boulder. Also most courts are in good dhape. 335 I think there should be more opportunities to play singles matches. Denver and other cities have a tennis league that is incredibly accessible, and allows people to schedule matches themselves. 336 Usually in good physical condition Availability is decent, could be better 337 I like the combination of Drop-In play and being able to reserve courts. The loss of 4 courts at North puts a lot more pressure on court availability. There are some noise reduction options coming onto the market that should be explored. My main hope is that the city gets behind building a significant number of dedicated courts, 6 or more, at one location. If the City can't afford to do this, a public/private partnership should occur to make this happen in the short term. I think it's just unacceptable that we don't find a way to do this in the short term. Boulder is full of creative thinkers who can make this happen. I think we need to think outside the box on this and not be limited by the Rec Dept budget limitations. Court condition is an issue for sure, but we live with it and get by. Building more courts is a bigger priority. 338 Dedication of players 339 Open Play. I hope the extent to which court time is dedicated to open play continues a top priority and is extended to weekends. 340 Good locations 341 I like that the city recognizes that there is an unmet demand for racquet sports and is working to identify how it can help. Being listened to feels good and is so important! Though it can be tough to get on a court when one wants to play, I have enjoyed meeting the other players out there. It's a congenial group of people for the most part. 342 I hope for indoor courts 343 I like how many courts there are between south Boulder CU courts and the harvest house courts. It would be a shame to tear either of those facilities down. 344 Rmtc will be closed due to the student housing plan. We like to have it relocated to somewhere in boulder, to give our kid a convenient place to learn tennis 345 Distributed throughout the city 346 Appreciate the courts with lights and reservation system. Would like to see additional courts on the east side of town 347 Love the East Boulder Rec Center Courts: they are in good shape, they have lighting and like the reservation system. It would be wonderful to have an tennis center like Arvada with indoor options to play all year. Or a bubble on existing courts would be next best. More courts with lights for nighttime play would be great. 348 Knollwood tennis courts are in great shape. Not sure where to even play pickle ball in City 349 Pickleball is taking over the limited existing tennis courts 350 We need more indoor tennis courts for the winter. Also, please do not remove tennis courts to convert them into pickleball courts. They are two different sports and the trend of pickleball should not cannibalize the long standing sport of tennis. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 276 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 43 351 I like the locations and that some of the courts are being resurfaced. I'd love to see more courts built because many locations I frequently go to only have two courts available. 352 There is such a big tennis community in Boulder with very limited courts. Boulder needs a lot more courts to serve the communities needs 353 We desperately need more indoor courts - kids who hope to play tennis seriously can’t access the private clubs due to costs and waitlists. Losing the thriving kids program at RMTC is devastating. 354 The courts are not well maintained and some are dangerous! And it’s difficult to get a tennis court when the pickleballers are on the courts. We need more dedicated tennis courts 355 i like that the tennis courts can be reserved. I would be open to not as many reservations for pickleball. i have had a harder time reserving tennis courts recently. 356 Exciting courts are well-maintained and, for the most part easy to access and park. I am concerned about access when RMTC courts are no longer in the mix. Even now courts are sometimes taken over by pickleball and access can be an issue. 357 It's nice how they attract a range of people! 358 I like that Boulder is being proactive but as a tennis player, I wish there were more tennis courts in good condition. 359 Appreciate the steps that have been made to improve courts such as Tom Watson. Boulder needs a dedicated tennis facility such as quail in Longmont. With 12 courts with lights and inside courts at a rec center. CU and RMTc courts are going away and the city needs to get ahead of this loss. 360 The condition of the courts and lack of facilities are a problem 361 Please get rid of the pickle ball courts because they are intrusive on all of the tennis courts and since all the tennis courts now have Pickleball courts no one could ever played tennis on the courts 362 Lots of players in Boulder, would like to see more public courts 363 I like the ability to reserve courts online but NOT the online reservation system (it takes 10 minutes to reserve a court!) 364 I appreciate being able to reserve courts and that there is usually a court somewhere to rent. I'd love to see crack repair and more options for private lessons other than Gonzo. 365 Courts seem to be increasingly neglected. Cracks in the surface, weeds, etc. Would also like more options for drop in tennis at the 4.0 level. I've only played pickle ball once, but I'm hearing there's more demand than court space. 366 We need indoor courts and tennis facilities similar to apex in Arvada or steamboat . Use them as a model. 367 Maybe this isnt city owned, but the courts at Centennial Middle school are in miserable shape. 368 We definitely need more tennis courts and we have needed them since before pickle ball became such a craze 369 I would hope for a new tennis facility that can accommodate the need, including indoor, lighted outdoor courts that are suitable for all types of tennis - friends and family, lessons, league play, and tournaments. Boulder doesn't have anything like this and the need is huge. 370 I like the fact that the most recent courts at Martin and Knollwood were built very well. 371 If I'm not mistaken, there hasn't been a new tennis court built by the City in over a decade. Many courts are unavailable, or unplayable. For such an active city, access to tennis has lagged behind. And access to indoor courts is woefully lagging. With all indications pointing toward a loss of tennis courts in the very near future, the time is NOW to focus on adding new courts and investing in the upkeep/improviement of existing ones. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 277 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 44 372 I am a former Division 1 tennis player and I'm concerned about the limited availability of tennis courts in Boulder. Unfortunately, I cannot play during afternoons or weekends as the courts are consistently occupied by pickleball players. I live near Chautauqua, and I no longer have access to that court due to safety concerns caused by holes added for pickleball nets and the fact that pickleball players reserve the courts every morning on the weekends. I also used to play at the New Vista High School courts, even when they were in poor condition (holes in the ground, holes in net, weeds) and overrun by skateboarders. Now those courts have been demolished. I used to play at the Millenium Harvest House courts when available, now those courts are going away too. The South Boulder Rec center courts are complete filled by pickleball players. I have to try to make time very early in the morning to try to play tennis at all during week days. As a tennis enthusiast and former D1 player, I aspire for my daughters to follow in her father's and my footsteps, both of us being former D1 tennis players and my husband part of a championship NCAA team. I cannot see that future here in Boulder. There are just not enough courts for competitive players to practice in for a short amount of time, don't even talk about the long hours of practice that are actually required for competitive play or mention the fact that there are no indoor courts for practice in the winter. We should not sacrifice tennis to pickleball. Tennis is the 4th most popular sport in the world and has prestigious and historically, economically, and culturally important events like the US Open and Wimbledon that have inspired generations of passionate players. Pickleball is growing in popularity but is still nowhere near as popular as tennis. Tennis competition provides excellent physical and mental development for kids, the chance to compete in a high-level sport, and even college scholarships. Kids are motivated and inspired by dreams of competing in college and even professionally. No such opportunities exist for pickleball and they are unlikely to develop, even if junior pickleball develops. No such opportunities exist for kids in Boulder right now. Tennis is the most important women's sport in the world. Women tennis players make more than female athletes in any other sport, and it provides one of the best opportunities for girls to compete in a college sport and even earn a college scholarship. Girls in Boulder will not have a chance to participate in tennis if we don't add at least 20 more dedicated tennis courts, and at least 12 indoor tennis courts soon. Boulder has recently lost most of its courts to development or pickleball, including 5 courts at Williams Village, 2 courts at New Vista High School, 5-10 courts at the Boulder Rec Centers, 1 court at Chautauqua, and it will soon lose 12 courts at CU South. Meanwhile, tennis is growing in popularity. We desperately need more dedicated tennis courts to meet the growing demand for tennis. Tennis and pickleball should be played on separate facilities. Tennis requires smooth, level, high-quality courts with a true bounce, and indoor tennis requires high ceilings. Most pickleball is not played with precision and could likely be played in parking lots. Indoor pickleball can be played in structures with a low roof. High quality tennis courts should not be sacrificed to pickleball, as pickleball play does not require these high-quality courts. 373 I have appreciated the mix of drop-in and reservation systems. 374 I like the tennis courts we have, but there are not nearly enough of them for the number of players we have here. 375 with the upcoming loss of RMTC we have very limited access to indoor tennis facilities Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 278 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 45 376 I really have enjoyed drop in opportunities at ALL Rec Centers in Boulder. I would LOVE that all outdoor tennis courts also become accessible to be pickleball courts. 377 Location of current courts are good, but the crowds are only growing. Need more courts to satisfy the demand. 378 Why does Louisville, Longmont, Broomfield have a way better abundance of good available courts than Boulder? 379 Playing tennis 380 I like that the courts are generally in good condition, I dislike that most players do not utilize the reservation system, and I'm concerned about court availability in the near future. 381 Drop in every morning at South (outdoor). When there is a regular drop-in game, something magical happens. People know they can just show up, meet people and play. I have played at many courts around the country with drop-in all day every day. This is the best. No reservations. 382 Walkable or bikeable from my home but not enough available for public use. 383 Boulder needs dedicated pickleball courts. There are so many people playing pickleball in Boulder that it is difficult to reserve outside courts. Surrounding communities all have dedicated courts. People are now traveling to Superior, Longmont and other communities to play. This extra 30-40 min of driving several days a week adds to increased pollution n Boulder county. Boulder should be encouraging Boulderites to ride their bikes to local courts. Resurfacing courts helped, but there is some cracking already. 384 Ready access to courts for tennis, via a competent reservation system 385 Do not give up tennis in favor of pickleball courts. The city already has a diminishing number of tennis courts, and as one of the most popular sports -- and the most important women's sport -- we need to maintain access to courts in town. 386 Need more tennis courts 387 As a player of both, I appreciate that there are many tennis courts converted to accommodate both Pickleball and tennis. However, the demand for Pickleball calls for what I think has to be the most essential request before anything else: the creation of more pickleball courts in whatever shape or form, near, far or otherwise. And if possible, tennis as well, but given the demand, I think Pickleball is the priority at this point. 388 It's fine. 389 Too many courts require a reservation. Should be places we can go to and play without a reservation 390 Lots of neighborhood locations; ability to walk/bike to tennis courts. Availability to reserve tennis courts on short notice 391 Local court is in great condition and nearby residents keep it clear of snow. Please don’t turn Martin Park tennis courts into pickle ball courts. It is already hard to find the courts available. They get lots of use for tennis 392 pickleball may not be a fad, but it is nowhere near as important as tennis. kids don't dream of playing pro pickle. they dream of Wimbledon, US Open, college tennis scholarships. That's what gets them to grow and challenge themselves. you are sacrificing a very important sport culturally, economically, and athletically for a sport that keeps older people active. There are other and better ways to do this. Pickleball is not a high performance sport. It can be played in parking lots. It's such a shame to lose tennis courts to pickleball. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 279 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 46 393 tennis courts are never used, Pickleball courts always have people. get rid of the tennis courts. 394 If RMTC cannot relocate, many Boulder residents will be left with no ability to play tennis. There are no city courts available. There must be an option for tennis players if RMTC is taken away. 395 People live in Boulder who care a lot about tennis. Me and other friends who value tennis aren’t sure if we can live here, as we can’t play indoors or outdoors. There is a 7 year waitlist at the meadows Tennis is a serious sport and business. Pickleball is fun, but there are no college scholarships for pickleball, there are no legitimate pro tours, it doesn't support a lesson economy because you need only one lesson. It’s a simple game, like checkers, where tennis is like chess Everyone plays it because it’s simple to pick up, you can match different levels, but you wouldn’t sacrifice all the chess tables in the world for checkers. Or it’s like wiffle ball to baseball Tennis is still the only sport where women are paid the same as men. Pickleball does not require high quality courts. IT’s not a precision game. Most of it is played just for fun. It can easily be played on a smooth parking lot at most levels, whereas tennis must be played on a very good, dedicated, large court. Playing pickleball on tennis courts is a little like holding elementary Golf courses shouldn’t exist It’s important to develop their own infrastructure The surveys for pickleball were deceptive. They invited only pickleball players to complete them, and then when you entered it was clear that the purpose was to compare pickleball participation versus tennis participation. Purposefully selecting a biased sample Maybe it’s growing fast, but birding, walking, and hide and seek are also very popular activities. That doesn’t mean we should sacficie our tennis courts for them. Tennis is the 5th most popular sport in the world. Large economic impact. Important history, including the first and only sport to provide equal prize money to women in many tournaments, and being at the vanguard of equal pay in society. Pickleball is growing and a fun game, but what are the odds it replaces tennis. Padel is the next growing sport. Are we now going to let padel take over tennis and basketball courts because it is trendy? 396 Currently play in private clubs at The Meadows for league and tournaments. Live in Denver. Need more indoor courts in Colorado. 397 It seems that large chunks get reserved for drop and play at the time when we want to be reserving for our own group. Friday evening this is an example. It would be nice if the large chunks did not get limited. 398 I take lessons every week with Gonzo tennis and it's awesome! We just need access to more courts. And in winter, we have to go to Longmont. So more courts and especially winter friendly courts. 399 I hope that how sound carries from Pickleball is seriously considered with any new courts or additional hours. I love playing indoors. 400 I play pickleball with friends. I Like the easy access and can usually find a court available. Our main concern is with the lines. As new players playing on tennis courts with those lines plus pickleball lines painted over them is confusing. It would be great to have just dedicated pickleball courts. Also, some fences or netting to keep balls inside your court. 401 I hope the noise problems with pickle all will be addressed. Limit early and late pickle ball on courts close to residential areas 402 Keep skateboarders and rollerbladers off the courts please. 403 Outdoor courts are noisy for nearby neighbors at north, I play between 10-3 404 Convenient Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 280 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 47 405 Good when you can get a court. Let’s face it so many more people are playing pickle than tennis. Dedicated pickle courts are a must. The current reg system is broken. Seniors who get reservations for free completely hog the courts and don’t even show. Not fair. And they reserve the tennis court to get 2 pickle courts! Bogus. Change N Boulder west 2 tennis courts to 6 dedicated pickle. 406 I like the fact that the places that have them are active. I do not like that there are pickle lines on the court, and want them separate. It’s a distraction for tennis players. 407 On-line reservations. Please keep Pickleball courts in an area where the sound does not disturb residents nor natural habitats. 408 Keep the courts in good condition. 409 The city needs to accomodate the large number of tennis players and not convert most courts to pickleball courts. 410 I like to be able to have a court available for drop-in games. 411 There are some courts but many fall into disrepair. There are limited courts for leagues and most importantly, there is no centralized facility with indoor courts (Like Arvada Apex) 412 Love playing on the courts for tennis. Should have dedicated tennis and pickelball courts to reduce tennis courts being used for pickelball. 413 The free courts have allowed our family to play tennis over the years and have added to our quality of life and fitness in Boulder. Gonzo's program has taught my kids tennis. Unfortunately, by returning the Centennial courts to BVSD without requiring them to be open to the public most of the time, the City has severely reduced our options. By also allocating tennis courts to pickleball, the City has made it very difficult to play tennis. With the loss of the Millennium, indoor tennis for my kids will disappear. It strangely feels a bit like a war on tennis, though it clearly wasn't meant that way. 414 I like the reservation system. I think the courts are reasonably priced and the max of 1.5 hours is good. Martin Park and South Boulder are in great shape and East could use a resurface. I think more could be done to maximize the use of the existing courts. As much as I love tennis, it's hard to justify the cost per capita. I would put lights on all of the courts and make the them free. With LEDs I don't imagine there's a high maintenance cost and there's no risk of them turning off and having to wait to turn them back on. I think the high school and middle school courts should all be available to the public and have lights as well. Many could be available during school hours, too, because they're set apart from the school. 415 I am very concerned that pickle ball is taking over and tennis is being pushed out. It is difficult to find a tennis court because they are occupied by pickle ball players. I am also concerned that fewer the gonzo tennis lessons will get offered or gonzo is moving to Longmont or Erie, which provides much better conditions year-a-round program. 416 We like the courts at NBRC but understand the noise issues. We frequently go to Foothills. But there are only 2 nets for 4 courts. And foothills is quite windy... more so than NBRC. 417 Reservation system is nice. 418 The many locations in South Boulder of the tennis courts. I would VERY MUCH appreciate the use of a backboard - the only one is at EBCC and has been taken over by pickleball players. I have nowhere else to hit, short of reserving and hauling a ball machine which is a pain. Thank you! 419 I like playing on dedicated tennis courts and dedicated pickle ball courts. I hope we develop enough distinct courts so each sport can have its own space. 420 Convenient location Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 281 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 48 421 We are all hoping for indoor tennis courts, and more tournaments 422 Appreciate the accommodations and changes made by COB to accommodate PB as it grew quickly here. I'd like courts dispersed throughout the City, even if fewer in one area. Multi use courts are great (e.g., stripe the tennis courts for PB, use rolling nets, etc. 423 I like the fact that the Boulder Parks and Recreation Department supports tennis and pickleball. 424 Gonzo tennis is super fun and a good way to be involved in the community. The coaches are great! Love the kids camps in the summers too 425 Fun people to play with. I play drop-in pickleball at South Boulder Rec. The courts are very full and Carl does a great job of trying to keep it organized and people happy (volunteer of the year in my opinion) but having more dedicated courts in the city for drop in and having city personnel help to organize would be great. A small fee for residents and slightly higher one for visitors would be fine for me (season passes are also an option). 426 T 427 The drop in service is convenient and easily available 428 Love that SBRC has open PB play every morning 7 days a week and wish there was open play at either north or south rec center weekday evenings. Wish it was easier to find pickleball court rental part of the parks and rec website…it’s hard to find! 429 like that there is drop in times. Hard to see the lines when shared with tennis courts 430 Reasonable access and decent condition 431 We need designated PB courts quickly 432 Courts are available for tennis players 433 Indooor dedicated pickleball courts. 434 overall they're great. Scheduling/reservations is a bit clunky but not terrible. more courts at NBRC would be nice 435 Mostly I like the fact that they exist and that they can be used for either tennis or pickle. Future expectations: More courts and more times to reserve them, and a somewhat better reservation system. 436 I like the courts at south annex 437 I like to resurfacing in nbrc courts but you have prioritized pickle ball and moved out tennis. It’s been very disappointing and challenging to find court space. Even the Gonzo program has been affected, which is such a loss for our families. You had a good thing going and you’ve made it much more difficult. 438 There's definitely a need for more pickleball courts! And It's a great community of people! 439 I can usually get a tennis court when I want one. I play a lot more tennis than pickleball. 440 Some of the tennis courts are quite lovely...and it is relatively easy to reserve online. In the areas/rec centers where you have allowed pickleball, it is too hard to share. They have been taken over by pickleball and even if we reserve a court for tennis, there are people on them playing pickleball and we cannot get them to leave... even if we do, the noise level is VERY loud. Once you paint lines on those courts for pickleball, we cannot use them for league play. We should be allowed to have lessons with instructors other than Gonzo tennis... their adult classes are now as strong as classes at RMTC and other venues bc they have a built in support so the instructors do not try their best, including Gonzo himself. 441 Dedicated new pickleball and tennis courts. 442 It's concerning that so many tennis players in Boulder will be left with minimal number of courts city wide. Tennis has been a big part of my life for many years. I hope to continue for many more. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 282 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 49 443 We would like there to be more drop-in pickleball play and more courts around the city. Thanks! 444 Three things come to mind: online reservations; well maintained courts in good condition at some locations (e.g. without cracks and clean); at the north boulder rec. center I like the recent change of having 2 courts for pickleball and 2 for tennis because now I have a reasonable chance of reserving a court to play tennis after work or on the weekends whereas previously courts were typically all booked. 445 I don’t like them. I want dedicated pickleball courts. 446 They all have accessible parking and are located in town. 447 Reservations are easy and the cost is affordable 448 Do something more to restore our city and reduce homeless population taking over public areas 449 I like that there are courts dispersed throughout the city 450 Lots of courts and the lessons are great. I wish there were dedicated pickleball courts. Having so many lines is confusing to play on. 451 I like the court locations 452 Quality surface courts, good nets, clear hours, good option of drop-in times, easy reservation system 453 I live in Boulder but have only played pickleball at the Lafayette YMCA. I hope to start playing in Boulder. 454 Cheap, and beautiful locations. 455 Like - some courts are in good condition (MP) Concerns - potholes, availability, pickle ball noise 456 Quality of lessons 457 I like them, they are great, just not enough and hard to reserve 458 I love having tennis courts in town. Pickle ball courts would add recreation options to citizens of all ages. The court by my house is not maintained and has huge cracks and graffiti (Eisenhower courts) 459 NOTHING! BUILD DESIGNATED PICKLEBALL COURTS!!!! 460 I love tennis. I wish there were many more courts for all of us to enjoy. 461 Pickleball players have driven out the tennis players at SBRC 462 The SBRC are in great shape. 463 Outlets for charging phones, plugging speakers or ball machines. Bike racks n garbage cans near by. Multiple entrances to courts. Better dividers between adjacent pickleball courts to avoid balls getting other court. 464 I appreciate that there are courts spread out throughout the community. I hope that future pickleball courts are created with an eye toward sound mitigation for existing neighborhoods. 465 There really are no indoor or covered options. Kids also into tennis and other than Gonzo it would be nice to have more available private lessons for kids and kid tennis groups for practice and for match play. 466 Evening/ afternoon group tennis lessons for kids at South boulder would be wonderful! Now that the south boulder tennis courts are overrun by pickleballers, it is extremely appreciated that the fairview highschool courts are open for tennis. Thank you! 467 Locations are good. Weeds / cracks need to be repaired Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 283 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 50 468 I am really hoping for indoor tennis options and for less pickle ball players and lines on the tennis courts. Also, a bathroom solution for columbine and knoll wood courts would be awesome. 469 I like the sense of community, friendliness and learnjng 470 Convenient location. Tennis courts seem to always have availability, but pickleball do not. A reservation is pretty much required if you want to actually play instead of driving around looking for pickleball courts. 471 I like that there is 1 backboard so that I can hit when I can't find someone. (I wish there were more at other rec center loc.) I think the courts are in pretty good shape. 472 General cleanliness and varied placement across the city. 473 Need indoor tennis facility. 474 Rather than larger number of courts at a few location, more 2-court locations in residential neighborhoods are most convenient 475 I very much appreciate that the city has tennis courts. Not every community does. As PB and Tennis have different needs, I believe it is important for there to be separate facilities. 476 South Boulder Rec Center has 8 courts that are used for Pickleball in the mornings. Enough courts that are usually full but provide adequate access for all levels of play. HOwever, the courts are tennis and therefore the PB nets are roll-on and the courts have many cracks that impact play at times. 477 I love playing pickleball in conjunction with existing facilities such as Rec centers and parks BUT the joint use courts for tennis and PB are not adequate. 478 More tennis courts 479 They are conveniently located and in great shape. The fee is reasonable. Plenty of parking. It would be nice to have court side seating so I don't have to bring my own chair. 480 Hopes that Boulder will have great facilities like steamboat springs 481 Spend our money elsewhere 482 Pickleball courts and reservation system seem fine, not sure what's driving the process to change what's in place. 483 Good condition 484 Courts are well distributed around the city and generally accessible. Shade on, or around, the courts is missing. More practice walls would be nice. Indoor courts would be fantastic. 485 views . Some courts are in good shape. Some not so much 486 Martin Park and Knollwood are great - if you already have a tennis friend to play with. Well built courts, I use them often with friends. However with just 2 courts they are not suitable for organized/sanctioned events, or for local events/drills/lessons/local ladders that promote finding new partners and expanding play opportunities. 487 I don't want pickleball to overrun tennis. Would rather see you some new courts dedicated to pickleball than to convert existing tennis courts to pickleball most/all of the time. 488 Big hope for tennis is indoor courts with lessons/classes over the winter. Big hope for pickleball is more courts and indoor courts. 489 I wish SBRC courts were 1/2 pickleball 1/2 tennis all the time, rather than all pickle most of the time. 490 I like the reservation process and availability of courts for social play, not just leagues. 491 I don’t use City of Boulder courts currently because I’m a member of the Meadows tennis club. I’m interested in indoor pickleball court options becoming available in Boulder. 492 I am an avid tennis player- both recreationally and through various leagues (primarily USTA). It is unfortunately increasingly difficult to get access to tennis courts due to pickleball. It's incredibly disappointing that Rocky Mountain Tennis Center, one of the few club options in town (without a long waitlist such as The Meadows), is closing and those tennis courts are being converted into pickleball Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 284 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 51 courts. I play pickleball recreationally and support those who play- it has helped an especially older demographic get out for exercise and build community, which I fully support. I just wish that this was in addition to tennis facilities and not in place of. The pickleball players/community have not been particularly welcoming or kind when trying to share the courts, especially at South Boulder Rec Center, where I live. They have essentially taken over the facility, booking it out morning to night. Given the USTA rules about lined courts for league/tournament play, there will be fewer and fewer options for tennis events. I hope that tennis and pickleball can coexist together and pickleball facilities will be additive instead of replacements for tennis courts. 493 Have only played on SBRec Center courts, and easy reservation system . The Superior Pickleball courts at Autry Park are excellent examples. 494 Free & Locations 495 Court maintenance at some. Indoor courts are in dire need. Arvada is awesome and many other areas of front range have indoor centers 496 Need dedicated courts with permanent nets. 497 Generally relaxed and friendly atmosphere, beautiful views of course, but do wish there were more courts readily available to book 498 The service and maintenance is good. We are desperate for dedicated courts and more of them. They can be similar to existing courts; nothing fancy. 499 I really like the availability of courts at North, East and South. I would like to get the courts back at north (courts 5-8) as it has become very difficult to get courts there unless you book a week in advance. I'd like the courts at East to be repaved and more courts made available there if possible. 500 The courts generally are in good condition, though some rec center courts could use maintenance. The reservation system is complete trash though, it is like a 12 yr old did a computer science project for a class they didn't care about. The fact that you can't reasonably book a court via a mobile interface is offensive in this day and age! The lack of covered courts to play in winter is also extremely disappointing. Spending money on an instagram sport like pickleball is a joke, when you will still be leaving everyone out in the cold all winter not able to play any racket sport in the city. Would you rather spend money converting courts to pickleball so you create even more congestion/competition for courts for half the year, or build indoor courts that can actually be used year round and ease the problem instead of exacerbate it? 501 I do enjoy the current condition of the courts, however this is mostly due to the hard work and volunteered time of the BOCO Pickleball Club. It would be helpful to have assistance with the daily maintenance of courts. As it stands right now, these duties tend to fall upon individuals who are available in the mornings on weekdays. This tends to be people who are retired or have very flexible work schedules. I would hope to have consistent access to restrooms, water, shade, and additional seating in the future. 502 I like the convenience of city pickleball and tennis courts, but think we need dedicated pickleball courts to re-open up the tennis courts. I like both sports, but at the moment, the pickleball is taking over the tennis courts. If we built dedicated pickleball courts (which are so much better than playing on tennis courts), that would open up the tennis courts for tennis. 503 It would be nice to have permanent indoor courts for tennis. 504 City courts are limited. Can school or CU courts be available for public use? 505 Courts are somewhat dangerious today because their is no separation and balls run everywhere. When it is hot their is no water or shade available at the courts. We really need facilities that enhance the health of our community. 506 (1) There are a lot of pickleball courts (but more are needed because they are generally full), the reservation system works well, and the courts are in reasonable condition. (2) The SBRC drop-in pickleball play is good for some, but not everyone wants to do drop-in play and there should be some options for reserving a court at SBRC in the mornings. The drop-in takes all of the courts. Or you might consider doing some drop-in times for beginners only (or for women) only since it can be hard for beginners to participate in drop-in. (3) I took several lessons through parks and rec (with Gonzo and instructor Adam) and they were really good. But the lessons fill up super quickly, so I think more options for lessons would be good. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 285 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 52 507 Enjoy some of the courts. Many are in disrepair. We need more Tennis designated courts 508 PLEASE consider indoor tennis courts for the City of Boulder 509 I am hoping for an indoor court in Boulder that so I can continue my Gonzo tennis lessons through winter and play year round. 510 I like that they exist, otherwise I would have to join a club like meadows. I don’t like multi-purpose courts, dedicated pickle ball and tennis is preferred. The EBCC courts are in poor condition. A dedicated facility for both sports including indoor courts would be ideal 511 We have been members of Rocky Mtn. Tennis Center (formerly Harvest House) since mid 80s. We have played 100% of our tennis there several times a week. Unforturnately, we are now losing the club since the hotel has been purchased and apartments being built there. Because we always played at RMTC, we have zero experience using city courts. We are now looking to Boulder city to replace our RMTC tennis experience. -- Jim & Janet Andrews 512 I just tried to get reservation at 8am sharp and could not get it. Too many people are competing for too few PB courts (only two, and South Rec are all taken by drop-ins) at East Boulder Rec Center. This is especially a BIG problem when you took away 4 PB courts at North Rec. We need the city to stripe 4 PB courts at East to solve the immediate needs. 513 Having only been here 2 years, I do appreciate the dispersion of tennis courts throughout the neighborhoods. Maintenance of courts, I guess repaving would be appreciated for safety. Reservations could be improved - in fact if you are looking for a court, it would be nice if you could see which courts are available at that time - across the city or across sections of the city. Thank you! 514 Sometimes it’s tough to find courts to play tennis on at NBRC because too many pickle ball players also I don’t like when pickle ball players play on paddle ball courts 515 Like: court locations, online reservations easy, hour in advance court reservation rule, Gonzo Tennis, NBRC & Tom Watson lights are free, some courts don't have pickleball lines Dislike/needs improvement: no indoor courts, no tennis center, not enough courts, not enough lights, no dedicated pickleball courts so always share tennis courts, Silver Sneakers reservations should be discounted not free (btw I am a senior), court maintenance needs to be prioritized more, more support in Parks & Rec for Gonzo Tennis and tennis in general 516 Are well located as I live in city if Boulder, would like to see benches at all the courts 517 The pickleball community is very welcoming and helpful. The courts are generally in good shape, but the various lines (shared with tennis) can be confusing. 518 I like that there are a variety of locations for tennis. It seems harder to get a court on nice weather days. I don't like competing with pickle ball lines, nets, noise and available courts. I don't like how quickly courts get cracked and need repairs. Better resurfacing and building more designated courts for tennis would improve the tennis population. We desperately need an offseason bubble or roof to play year round. 519 I love the drop in play of both tennis and pickle. Tennis does need more space for drop in due to how tennis is scored. I would like that the pickle ball players get there own courts so it doesn't feel animosity toward each other. We should not have to feel like agueing over how courts are used. Pickleball with drop in have designated court time that takes away tennis courts from tennis players. Doesn't't feel fair when the weather is good for tennis. 520 That they are accessible for Boulderites. 521 I think the condition of the courts at NBRC are very good. I hope the city builds a facility that has indoor courts. I think a public/;private facility would work well. 522 Would like to see more pickleball courts at EBRC 523 Indoor courts please. The lack of indoor courts in Boulder county is LAUGHABLE and needs to be fixed. Five year waitlist at meadows club is crazy- model a tennis facility after apex in Arvada Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 286 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 53 524 the drop-ins, hope that in the future we'll have permanent nets and dedicated PB courts. My big concern is the condition of the current PB nets at the courts 525 They are super fun! 526 The courts are in great shape compared to other public courts I have played on. The amenities are standard and feel like they are great. I wish there were more courts in multiple places in the future. 527 Like Palo Park resurfaced courts. East and North Rec courts are pretty recently resurfaced but have bare spots and way too many repair patches. Balls bounce funny on the patches. 528 They are in sad sad shape! I have lived here and played for 30 years and they have never been so bad. We need to prioritize Tennis and Pickleball, have designated courts with lights and indoor option. It is Embarrassing! Even Longmont has a wonderful center! Maybe partner with BVSD I play mostly on their courts, and they are in sad shape too - 529 Dedicated tennis courts (without roll-on nets for pickleball) 530 It would be ideal for the City of Boulder to have dedicated pickleball courts similar to what Arvada CO has with the Apex 24 pickleball courts. There would be opportunities for revenues to be generated to the City of Boulder (hotel, restaurants, etc) with future tournaments if there were dedicated pickleball courts. 531 I'm not happy with the current situation. Pickleball lines on tennis courts are terrible. The city needs separate courts for pickleball, don't use tennis courts. 532 conveniently located 533 There are some great courts, what I would like to see is a public private partnership tennis/ pickle ball club like gates in denver, where there is events, a pro shop, pick up tournaments, and reserving courts is inexpensive. Also, indoor courts during winter are key 534 Availability to play on courts. 535 I like that they are fairly well-maintained. I don't like that the city plans to expand pickleball to the disadvantage of tennis players. We live within short walking distance of South Boulder, but because you dedicated two of four courts to pickleball and painted for pickleball even the two tennis courts, we drive to East Boulder. North Boulder is also totally painted for pickleball. Now we hear you plan to paint more pickleball courts at East Boulder. If you want to drive tennis players out of Boulder, you're doing a fine job of it. 536 I don't play much on City courts since I am a member of Rocky Mt. Tennis. If RMTC closes we all will need access for courts to reserve. Also need indoor courts for wintertime 537 easy availabilityof courts during designated drop in times. Hope we don't lose too many courts due to noise complaints 538 I think there needs to be separation between tennis and pickleball activity. Pickleball players should build their own courts rather than taking over tennis courts. 539 Courts at schools are in the terrible shape. This incudes surface, nets, and debris 540 The reservation system works well. I would love to see dedicated PB courts with fencing around each court. I would also like to see longer drop in times at North with DUPR play courts 541 We need more pickleball courts in Boulder. I am OK with mixed use or dedicated courts. I am disappointed with the planning/visioning timeline, and with the loss of the courts at North Boulder. Currently, every day players can't get a court. I also would like some 24/7 drop in courts. No reservations, drop in all the time. This will serve beginners and more advanced players. But we need more courts to do this! 542 I am satisfied by the current City of Boulder tennis courts, but I answered dissatisfied because there is no winter option. It would be fantastic if the city could put a bubble over at least one (if not all rec center) tennis facility in the winter. It would be really wonderful if the City could build (or convert a rec. tennis facility into) an indoor facility. 543 Way too much emphasis (and budget) on tennis, especially given the limited usage. The epic failure to double-strip the EBRC courts is an insult to pickleball players and just another sign that the City is beholden to Gonzo (zoom in on those courts and note the pin that says Gonzo runs them!!) rather than the people they are supposed to be representing. I also recommend a covered 4 to 8 dedicated pickleball court center at Valmont City Park as the best way to deal with the severe shortage of courts. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 287 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 54 544 I am concerned for the lack of dedicated pickleball courts. Previously, the mixed use courts at NBRC had enough capacity to support but now the few courts left are always booked. NBRC is walking distance to my house and a great asset to the community. I was very disappointed when courts were taken away. 545 Having courts on the east side or just in Boulder County would be amazing, esp with upcoming closure of other courts. Covered courts would be super helpful as most residents do not have access to year round/weather independent tennis. 546 I like that there are tennis courts with lights that can be reserved. There is a shortage of tennis courts in Boulder County and losing the CU south facility and Rocky Mtn Tennis center will make that worse. I drive to Arvada to play at Apex all winter. The dream would be a similar facility in Boulder County. I like to play pickleball as well, but am concerned that the recent popularity and lower expense for facilities will cause cities to favor installing pickleball facilities over tennis 547 School courts could be upgraded 548 I like that courts are available and that you can reserve them online 549 I can usually play as much As I want. 550 -I'm grateful that the city has finally starting refurbishing existing courts, particularly Tom Watson, which was in desperate need. -Adding lights to existing tennis courts would immediately increase the city's court capacity in a cost effective manner. -I would really like to see Boulder develop a community tennis facility along the line of Apex in Arvada. 551 Kids need more tennis and do not play pickleball. It is a fad and should not be invested in. 552 As a former tennis player and current pickleballer, I find a kinship between the 2 sports and players, and I like the current arrangement of dual use of courts for both sports. 553 Hope for better tennis court maintenance and more lighted courts 554 Number of Pickleball courts available, drop in locations, play times, some outdoor locations could use shaded areas, balance the need for Pickleball and tennis…. 555 The current supply is not meeting the need. How about giving more attention to pickleball space in existing parks that are being underused. Like Valmont Park, where the old chicken house was located, could be a great indoor or shaded space for pickleball. Many city's are going out of their way to build more courts, why can't we? 556 I appreciate that we have tennis courts around Boulder, but have been very dismayed at the maintenance of the courts. 557 We are losing Rocky Mountain Tennis/Harvest House courts soon. We need more courts in the city. 558 Boulder rocks and is keeping up with the pickleball crazy 559 I don’t know of any true outdoor surface pickleball courts ran by the city in Boulder, and I would love for that to change. 560 Location 561 Open play at south. Future hopes: court repairs, trash cans 562 Tennis courts near the Dakota Ridge area. 563 Boulder needs year round public indoor courts 564 I am not familiar with the city courts since I play at the RMTC now. When RMTC ceases operating, I would hope tennis courts can serve those of us who will be displaced. 565 Drop in option. Future with dedicated pb courts, tournament indoor courts 566 I would like to see more pickleball courts across the city, including pickleball-only courts. The current trend of closing courts is the wrong direction for this very popular sport. More pickleball! 567 More Tennis courts, Separate Tennis courts, Separate Pickleball courts Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 288 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 55 568 Love playing Piclkeball with the Boulder women’s groups 569 Dedicated pickleball courts and better condition of courts 570 Currently the City courts are tennis courts. We need pickleball courts, not just portable nets in poor condition. 571 We really need a court where kids who want to compete at a higher level can play, such as RMTC. 572 I love playing pickleball on the indoor courts at NBRC — warm in winter, cool in summer, water fountains, seating, and a restroom! 573 The courts are fine. We just need more of them. 574 Although the resurfacing Tom Watson and Palo Park tennis courts is great (thank you!), both were needed a few years back. The number of USTA usable tennis courts in Boulder is going down, since The City is simply painting pickleball lines on the existing tennis courts. This makes the courts unusable for USTA, and difficult to see lines even at the social level. 575 I like that the NBRC courts are located within a 15 minute drive from my house. Since our court numbers have dropped to only 4 courts, I don't think that lessons should be using the NBRC courts. The lessons should take place at other city facility that has more courts!!! 576 We need dedicated pickleball courts. There are many dedicated tennis courts ….. no dedicated pickle ball courts 577 Like convenience The courts should be re-lined to include 4 pickle courts/tennis court or 6/2 tennis courts 578 Being able to reserve courts through Renew is a big plus for me, otherwise I would not be able to play as often if I paid each time out of pocket. 579 Drop in availability Norms of friendliness & cooperation for learning & fun 580 There is such a demand for pickleball. We need more lighted courts. 581 I would love to see some dedicated pickleball courts added to the boulder community, we are far behind our neighbors in Superior, Longmont, Loveland, Aurora. 582 Pickle ball is growing SO fast and City needs to keep up with needs 583 I am submitting a second survey because I thought on something I would like to add... Something that was not presented, or discussed at the meeting was the idea that pickleballers play many more hours than tennis players. We tend to play several times a week for several hours at a time, In addition, we tend to play year round. So a one to one comparison between a tennis player and a Pickleball player does not accurately represent the needs for court time. With regards to efficiently sharing the resources currently available in Boulder, court use could be maximized by making as many courts as possible available during the mornings. Our busiest hours are before noon when the tennis courts are mostly sitting empty. Why not make, say, 75% of all tennis courts in Boulder available for Pickleball only during the morning. This would, to a good extent, reduce much of the pickleballer's frustration with the unfairness of having tennis courts reserved solely for tennis, and having less than 5 courts reserved solely for pickleball. A very frustrating example of this was in the winter when the Pickleball community had just shoveled the snow and dried the courts for play. A group of tennis players immediately got online, reserved the courts and kicked us off. That kind of behavior feels sanctioned by the city of Boulder, and makes pickleballers feel that their tax dollars are disproportionately supporting the tennis community. Thank you for listening Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 289 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 56 584 The current public courts I've played on have water and bathroom facilities and that is wonderful! 585 I've loved playing pickleball at North and South Boulder rec centers. It's become my favorite hobby and the most connective community offering. However, there is not enough court availability, particularly for higher end play. Open play isn't great if you're a more competitive player. Adding more pickleball courts or bringing back Tennis Courts 3&4 to allow pickleball at NoBo Rec would be huge. 586 I like there are SOME shared pickleball courts. I hope there will be DEDICATED pickleball courts in the future. 587 Nice to have lights at NBRC, wish other rec centers (SBRC) had lights as well to increase playing opportunities in the evenings. 588 As pickle ball continues to gain players in the community, we definitely need access to more dedicated courts. 589 If we have to go to a reservation system, PLEASE make it easy. None of the Boulder City websites are easy, not the Rez, not court reservations, nothing is easy... Not sure why, but it's always a NON User Friendly system. 590 Like that there are some to reserve but would prefer dedicated Pickleball courts 591 Pleased you are surveying players to better identify priorities. Pickleball should be a priority going forward as it will continue to grow. 592 I like the amount of city reserved courts for open play and wooulkd hope for more courts in the future 593 Like the lighted courts at North Boulder Rec Center. Like that they added more courts there 594 Usually play when it is open courts - don’t know daily schedule well enough to make reservations 595 The people I play with 596 Love that there are open times outside so anyone can come play, just not enough courts, too busy 597 conveniently located around town, reasonably well maintained 598 We need more dedicated Pickleball Courts 599 Location of SBRC, but courts need improvement, cracks , lines better nets. And we need more courts designated for just pickle ball. Lights too 600 It's great to be able to play pickleball with friends and neighbors right in my neighborhood at my home rec centers. Grateful for the city's support of pickleball and hoping that will continue in the future! 601 I have played USTA league tennis with BTA for 20 years. It has been a very positive experience. In recent years, the maintenance of courts has not been great, and then they began being taken over by pickle ball. Please retain great quality piblic courts for Boulder tennis players!! 602 I like that there are several courts to play Pickleball on at the Rec centers but given the growing popularity the city needs to designate more PB courts to keep up with demand. 603 There is an extreme shortage of PB courts in Boulder - especially when compared to surrounding communities. Boulder has a large population of players but they are consistently leaving and playing on other places. Also, PB is the fastest growing sport in the US and as the number of leagues and tournaments grow, Boulder is going to be left out when it comes to these events (and potential revenue). Boulder should be taking a leadership role in embracing this - not pulling back on courts because of a few squeaky wheels (re: perceived noise). 604 Tennis provides provides fitness and connection for members of our community. We have a substantial population of tennis players and involved community members. We should not have to give up the ability to play tennis for another sport. We are losing the RMTC which provided tennis year round to members as well as to the CU women's team and to the wheelchair tennis program year round. We need accessible indoor courts for all. 605 Very happy that Boulder is getting on board with the growing popularity of this sport! 606 I'd like to see more tennis courts especially indoor tennis courts. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 290 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 57 607 North Boulder Rec courts were beautiful. Taking them down is a shame 608 NoBo needs to have more pickeball courts. The current restrictions make no sense. The sport is supported by many more active players than tennis. 609 not much so far, but I hope to become more involved with players of all levels and to market these facilities . 610 it appears that pickleball has taken over and causes too many lines on the courts. You need to share the space by not messing up the tennis courts. 611 The views from South Boulder Rec are nice. Condition of all courts is poor 612 I realize Parks and Recreation is doing the best they can. But what they need to base decisions on is NOT just the number of players for tennis or pickleball, but *** the number of hours played by pickleball versus tennis, and what hours of the week those hours are being played***. My guess based on seeing tennis and pickleball at the North and South courts is that there are many many more hours played by the pickleballers and tennis players, and further, those different sports play at different times of the day and the week throughout the year and you could probably maximize the hours for each if you pay attention to that. 613 I like: 1. Open play 2. Reservations available 3. Some lights (but not enough) 4. Some courts convenient to my house (although I frequently have to drive across town--and out of town-- for courts and open play. 5. Great people. I moved to Boulder a year ago, and pickleball has been far and away the most important factor in my integration into the community. My hopes: 1. Dedicated courts w/ permanent nets. The portable nets are always a mess--they just can't withstand this much use and Boulder's wind and weather. Plus, we don't want to create a tennis vs. pb fight. 2. More lighted courts. Boulder gets hot during the summer, so evening play is best. Boulder gets dark early during the winter, so lights are necessary to play after work. 3. Wind screens. 4. A pickleball complex capable of hosting larger events, like most of our surrounding communities have. I spend too much time in the car traveling to pickleball places outside of Boulder, both for events and regular play. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 291 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 58 Concerns: 1. The Gonzo lessons keep generating new players, but the competition for courts is already a problem. 2. Open Play can get very crowded. I know many people who have stopped coming because they have to wait too long. It's also a problem to only have have 4 courts for open play, because you can't have courts designated for certain ability levels to help make the most compatible games--with 6-8 courts for open play, you could have beginner vs. intermed/advanced areas, making things better for all. 614 We desperately need lighted courts, indoor courts, and dedicated tennis courts without pickleball lines 615 There are a fair number of courts but would love to see more 616 Like the drop in opportunities. But need more courts 617 I like the drop-in arrangement. It’s clear that with the increased interest in pickleball, we need additional courts. 618 Courts are in pretty good shape, would like to see more courts with lights. Concern is when RMTC is gone it will be much harder to get a court and will lose community aspect of tennis in Boulder 619 I'm disappointed to lose access to some of the North Boulder courts. Also the temporary nets at North Boulder are substandard. I'd like to see something more substantial with more tension across the top of the net. Lastly when you restripe them next the blue stripes against the green background are very hard to see under the lights at night. 620 Nboulder outdoor courts are good but need more availability for pickleball. Access to restrooms is a problem. Indoor courts are not good because of multiple lines. 621 Pickleball needs more single use, separate from other sports, courts. Cracks need to be repaired (completely and professionally) on existing courts. 622 I like the people and location. 623 I like that the rec centers have the availability to play 624 Please provide sound attenuation at NBRC to open up the 4 pickleball courts that have recently been closed. Dampening devices and landscaping should be explored to mitigate any sound concerns. Closing those courts and prioritizing the City League has made pickleball inaccessible to many of us that have played there for years. 625 Future hopes are for dedicated pickleball courts in Boulder. Pickleball is thriving and Boulder is a mecca for outdoor activities, and it's embarassing that we don't have a facility for this growing sport that is enjoyed by all ages. 626 I like the daily drop in at the rec centers. Better maintained courts…. Nearly every court that I play on has significant cracks 627 That there is regular drop in times available 628 Frequent times for open play at BoCo facilities. 629 My future hopes are covered pickleball courts and covered seating areas. 630 Dedicated tennis courts in excellent shape; e.g. Martin Park 631 There is not enough available especially for people who work M-F 9-5. Also, Gonzo Tennis is an organizational disaster -- I've done two tournaments with them that were so poorly organized that everyone should have been refunded! I'm sorry to learn that they are actually the city's contracted supplier. Please reconsider or undertake careful evaluation of their offerings! 632 That there are some courts 633 I like the courts are available at south east and north. I like that north has a little bit of shade. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 292 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 59 634 There is a lot to be desired from the existing tennis courts and we NEED specific Pickleball courts throughout this county. It’s unfair that we have to travel to other counties to play Pickleball. We pay taxes too! 635 Please automatically block out the time period designated for open play daily. Members of BoCo Pickleball tried to do it manually now so that the courts are playable for everyone at certain times. But recently the courts are often booked by other people and some times only 2 out of 8 is left to a group of players in SBRC. 636 I would like dedicated pickleball courts 637 Need designated pickleball only courts and more open play 638 I love that there are courts spread around the city, I would like more evening inside sessions during the week. 639 I like that they exist (or did at NoBo). I hope you build some permanent courts somewhere. Look at Apex to see how much money the city could make from tournaments 640 The City has already reduced the pickleball courts at the NBRC facility - I am concerned about further reductions. Pickleball is a GROWING sport, not a shrinking one. There are many times I've been on courts 1-4 now and people are waiting and what used to be courts 5-8 sit empty. 641 There is not much to like, because there are too few tennis courts, they are generally in sub-par condition, and there is no public facility open during weekdays with enough courts for a number of players to play together. I would hope for a public tennis center (which other towns our size have) with a number of well- maintained lighted courts. I would be happy to pay to play at such a facility. 642 The most important issue is the need for dedicated indoor tennis and pickle ball courts that are separate from each other and for public use. 643 I like that that they are located at the rec centers. We need dedicated pickleball courts 644 I appreciate that the SBRC nets can be rolled on and off and that there are so many courts. I’d love to see more courts in the city as the current courts are used heavily. At some point the SBRC surfaces need improvement but they are playable. Seating and shade would be amazing! 645 Great locations 646 I love playing pickleball outside and meeting new people. My hopes are that we can have more courts throughput Boulder. Start with a complex like Apex with many pickleball courts in one location. 647 Love that there are some places to play tennis. So sad that so many are disappearing. 648 Dedicated courts for 4.0+ players 649 Courts are in terrible shape. Nets are just barely adequate. Barriers between courts should be part of any plan. 650 South Boulder Rec has the best courts. 651 I like open play at the rec centers, especially outdoor open play. I like building community through Pickleball. I think it’s really important for Boulder to build dedicated pickleball courts with lights. 652 I am very happy to have the option to play tennis on public courts and consider this an important part of my life. However, the lack of public indoor courts for winter, the often problematic condition of the existing public courts and sometimes (e.g. weekend mornings) trouble to finding courts to play on are a significant issue. 653 I would hope that the city would build some dedicated PB courts to satisfy the demand for more courts. 654 I like that there is a reservation system. I hope in the future there will be dedicated Pickleball courts. I also hope there will be many more Pickleball courts. 655 Boulder has lagged so far behind other comparable cities in providing pickleball facilities. After playing on the courts for 5 years we do not seem to make much progress. 656 I love the pickleball open play. It is very inclusive and an easy way to meet other people. 657 Lots of drop in pickleball courts. Friendly people. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 293 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 60 658 Lights should be added to South courts. It was unfortunate losing 4 PB courts at North. It's so much harder to find a court. Please add some dedicated pickleball courts somewhere in the city. Also, portable nets and pb lines in the parks. That's a relatively cheap fix although the neighborhoods would probably hate the noise. I think dedicated courts with 8 to 12 courts is a good start. 659 My future hopes are for more dedicated pickleball courts that are in good shape and extended indoor play hours. 660 Availability and condition most important. Pickleball only courts are highly desirable and preferable! Not enough courts and in a few years with pickleball being the fastest growing sport in the nation the community court availability will plummet without further investment. Pickleball statistics are readily available. The city must see the demand coming and invest un such a meaningful and important community asset. Study other cities and see the problem of not anticipating growth! 661 Access is quite good 662 The location of the courts at South Boulder Rec is convenient. but the courts aren't in good shape. 663 Resurfacing of IBM courts is great news. 664 I like that boco pickleball club has courts in mornings Monday to Friday but has gotten very crowded and harder for beginners to play. I like the city's gonzo tennis contract so I got to take a beginners class that helped me get started. People have mostly been kind and welcoming. Lately, not as much. 665 There aren’t enough pickleball courts. 666 More courts for pickleball 667 I like that we have the option to use the rec center outdoor courts. 668 I love playing pickle ball 2 to 3 times a week and I’m glad that there are eight courts at S. Boulder Rec Center. Several of the courts have cracks and it would be nice to have the courts resurfaced. It also would be nice if Boulder had designated Pickleball courts. Lighting would also be helpful as those of us who work full-time play after work and it starts getting dark now at 6:30 PM. Some have purchase lighted balls, but it is not very safe to not have the courts lit. Thanks for taking into consideration the feedback of the community. I have loved seeing the incredible range of ages playing pickle ball at the courts and they are almost always packed with people. It’s a wonderful community gathering activity. 669 I love the open play at SBRC. It’s the nicest group and so wonderful to not have to have perfect numbers of players or plan ahead. 670 Need to expand number of pickleball dedicated courts. 671 It is awesome that Boulder has pickleball courts at all the Rec centers. However, it would be great to see the City reopen all 8 pickleball courts at NBRC. It would also be great to see dedicated pickleball courts built with lighting. Foothill Community Park and Valmont park would both be excellent locations for dedicated pickleball courts. 672 X 673 convenient to my house 674 The schedule of pickleball open play at North and South boulder rec centers has created an extremely valuable community experience 675 I would really like to see the cracked courts fixed ASAP. I hope Boulder will add accessible pickleball courts in south Boulder and north Boulder. 676 I frequent the pickleball courts in South Boulder and I like that there are a lot of courts available so there’s always opportunity to play. 677 glad a few exist but in poor condition. need permanent nets. very behind other communities 678 We need more indoor tennis courts Boulder county has NONE!!!!!! Indoor pb too!!!!!! 679 The effort 680 More pickle ball courts with access !! Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 294 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 61 681 All city courts are currently shared with no d signaled courts. Do you ask baseball players to shovel, do you ask pool guests to skim the pool, do you ask bike riders to plow the paths? Please use tax dollars to provide for basic community needs. 682 Toilets and shade would be helpful on outside courts. It would be great to have reservable indoor courts. 683 Get the pickle ballers their own courts 684 Easy access. Chance to meet new people if drop in play expanded 685 We don’t have enough dedicated Pickleball courts! We need more places to play PB. 686 Please improve the online court sign-up system. Is there some way you can make it less stressful for us to have our finger nervously poised over the "reserve" button at 7:59 am exactly a week before our prospective court time?! I have been booking for a weekly group for about three years now, and this has been my experience. Is there any way to procure an ongoing slot?! And/or can there be a designated staff person who can be reached at that time regarding glitches? 687 We have been asking and waiting for more Pickleball courts for several years. I thought we were supposed to get more courts at EBRC outside this last year. It seems that the only thing that is ever done is more study, more surveys. 688 Pickleball is more popular than tennis, and continues to grow. So city resources should be prioritized that way. 689 I like that the tennis courts are available for BTA league play. 690 League rules do not allow tennis play if pickle ball lines are there. This limits available courts. Also, need 3-5 courts for league matches so 2-court facilities aren’t of much use. School district / city court system is awkward. Hard to know when school courts are unavailable (Did we lose two courts at new vista permanently?). Obviously pickleball noise is a big factor for anyone doing anything nearby 691 Not enough Tennis Courts Available for USTS Tennis Leagues 692 Recent high quality upgrades to Tom Watson courts are greatly appreciated. In the past, most city courts were poorly maintained and full of cracks. Please continue with the improvements to reach all courts. 693 I like the quality and location of the the Knollwood and Martin Park courts. I would like to see all City of Boulder courts be converted to post tension concrete courts. I would also like to see the addition of more dedicated pickle and tennis courts as well as a the addition of indoor courts and a tennis and pickle ball center. 694 The two Martin Park courts are the only good courts in town. No pickle ball lines and no 10 and under lines. All courts should have access to permanent restrooms. 695 The current situation for pickleball access is better than it was three years ago but the city has not kept pace with other cities. We don't have any dedicated pickleball courts whereas other cities have 10, 20 or even 30 dedicated courts. We need to get with the times! 696 I like that the city has given the pickleball community more access to the tennis courts; however, the city is way behind other cities in the metro area and around the country in providing dedicated pickleball courts. 697 I like that they are utilized by a large number of people in the area. I don't love battling to find court space. I don't love trying to find courts with lights. I don't love the quality of some of the courts, which can be pretty bad. Also, some pickleball lines make tennis very challenging. 698 EBRC now has a permanent restroom. Don't know if it will be open the entire year. The other public courts that have 4 or more courts should have some form of bathroom option - whether permanent or port- a-potty. Re: reservations, There isn't an option to cancel, which would give person money back BUT ALSO would show that the courts are available. 699 I like the recently improved courts at Tom Watson and elsewhere. It was difficult to have many out of operation during prime tennis season, August, at the same time as Centennial school was back in session. I recommend timing improvements better. Also for pickleball please place in areas where noise will not impact nearby residents. 700 Please support an indoor facility with public access for pay, similar to Arvada, but with more indoor courts. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 295 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 62 701 I feel that the tennis courts currently available are in great condition. But for tennis players, it is almost impossible to find a court to play on. So many are taken over by Pickleball at the North Boulder Rec and Bouder High practices at Centennial. Only 2 courts at Columbine, 2 at Knollwood, 4 at East Boulder Rec. , 4 at South Boulder Rec? maybe. NOT ENOUGH FOR ALL TENNIS PLAYERS! There are over 300 members of RMTC who are going to be displaced. We have been a tight group of players who all like to play at least once or twice a week. We are used to having a "Bubble" for indoor tennis in the winter. City of Boulder needs to come up with a way to provide for this large group of people. I would hope for new courts at any of the Rec Centers. There is room. For being such a forward-looking town with the level of sophistication it has, as well as having a major university, it is very surprising that the tennis community is not serviced appropriately. 702 Need more tennis courts. Reservations will become super important. 703 I have enjoyed playing all variety of racket sports here in Boulder (in order of frequency: tennis, paddle, racketball, pickle (and even squash at CU). I am concerned about a few different and related issues: 1. Court condition: I'd like to see court surfaces maintained smarter; budgeting for proper and longer lasting repair rather than repeated superficial top-surface patch/replacement. In our windy climate, windscreens would be great if possible... 2. Court availability: We are experiencing increasing pressure on court accessibility due to increasing demand for both tennis AND pickle. (The loss of RMTC and CU South will directly impact my tennis.) 3. Boulder needs a dedicated tennis/pickle center for drop-in play, tournaments, events: - There were plans at Valmont decades ago...what happened? The land is there, still fallow. - I note that nearby (smaller) communities have a dedicated tennis center* that serves the racket sport community. (e.g. Loveland, Longmont, Arvada...) I've done a lot of driving to those tennis centers and would like to have one here in Boulder! [*8, 12 or more tennis courts + dedicated pickle courts, permanent water and bathrooms, shelter w/bulletin board...] - With the loss of tennis courts at RMTC and CU South the demand for courts will increase even more. We are left with two marginal** 8-court limited-access sites owned by BVSD Centennial & Fairview. [**Centennial and Fairview have limited access and there are no permanent bathrooms or water.] While I would like to see a tennis center, my family and friends do use and value the 'pocket park' courts around town. We often play at Columbine, Palo, Spruce, Martin Park... We also play on the Rec Center (North, East, South) and BVSD courts (Centennial, Manhattan, Fairview, New Vista) and Tom Watson Park and play outside Boulder at Centaurus, Louisville Rec Center, Garfield Courts, Erie Rec Center, We have picked up pickle and play indoors and out at EBRC and NBRC. 704 CU south courts would be perfect, except they need a restroom Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 296 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 63 705 I like tennis courts without pickle ball lines. I'm concerned about pickle ball ruining existing courts and the sound pollution it causes. 706 I play mostly on private courts 707 Convenient, easy to access and park. What I don’t like is there are no lights and no indoor courta 708 Drop in at South Boulder Rec. would like nets on Foothills courts. 709 The city of boulder has far too few courts, both tennis and pickle ball, and the courts they do have are in poor condition. Repairs that have been completed recently such as centennial have been very poor with cracks developing within a year. There needs to be dedicated pickleball courts in addition to tennis courts. 710 I like that there are courts in different areas of the city, but I do not like that there are very limited facilities with 4 or more dedicated tennis courts for league and tournament play. A central area for larger events is needed - something along the lines of Quail in Longmont or Apex in Arvada or Denver Tennis Park - 10- 12 courts with spectator seating, bathrooms, etc. Additionally, the maintenance of courts has been so sporadic and behind any reasonable maintenance schedule that the courts become unplayable or only marginally satisfactory for playing - even dangerous. Ex: Tom Watson Park courts were just re-surfaced. Prior to resurfacing they were dangerous and unplayable for at least a few years. Post re-surfacing there are several dead spots and some wavy areas on the courts. I am curious to see how long the re-surfacing will hold up given the level of disrepair prior to re-surfacing. Maintenance is critical. 711 They are beautiful and in great locations. I hope there will be more courts and easy ways to reserve them online. Being able to play year-round. 712 Concerned that tennis courts are in very short supply in spite of growing tennis community. 713 Concerned about losing RMTC courts and CU SOUTH courts. I play at RMTC 3 days a week and am worried about where I could play when they are gone! 714 I like the nets on wheels on the outdoor pickleball courts. Future hopes are dedicated PB courts with permanent, durable nets (promised two years ago) as well as more courts total. 715 The City needs to help the Rocky Mountain Tennis Center find a new home. 716 Limited availability 717 I like the general public access to courts, but I would hope for resurfacing, more indoor courts, more lights, and dividers between public courts 718 Having a place where everyone can play and have fun and not have to deal with cliques, and people hogging courts 719 I like that there are a lot of courts available across the three rec centers. I would really like to see a dedicated time slot for open play for beginners/advanced beginners at least one day a week. The YMCA on 28th St. already does this twice a week. The Louisville Rec Center does this at least once a week. Currently Intermediate and advanced players dominate open play time slots. Especially at the North Boulder rec center. Neither skill level is benefited by being forced to play with the other skill level. 720 It would be nice to have more tennis courts. 721 Longmont rec center tennis courts are amazing. Thank you!! Well built, centrally located, plentiful, and lights that are conducive to play without the hassle of coin operation. 722 They belong to all citizens of Boulder 723 Some tennis courts are in great condition. Others (e.g., Centennial) need repair. Reservation system is clumsy. Could use more indoor options. 724 They are convenient and easy to reserve. 725 The City of Boulder does not currently maintain its existing courts and there is very limited lighted courts and no indoor courts. My biggest hope is that the City of Boulder would build a tennis facility which had a minimum of 5 INDOOR courts and outdoor courts WITH LIGHTS. 726 The lessons for tennis are great. I do wish there were any options for lessons for men after advanced beginner, or removing the gendered aspect to the 2.5-3.5 level. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 297 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 64 727 We need the city to complete upgrades and new Pickleball courts they promised two years ago at EBRC. We do need “dedicated“ pickle ball courts. Boulder has 0! Both comparable and many smaller cities do have dedicated PB courts. For example, a Gunnison county has 11. I hope the city will recognize that pickle ball replaced tennis as the most popular rocket sport nationwide last year, and with boulders aging population Pickleball is a more suitable sport for older people over tennis. It would also be good if the city would make the existing tennis courts multi use and stripe them in such a way that they can be used for pickle ball, also. 728 I live in south Boulder and we play mostly at Fairview now and East Boulder CC since South Boulder Rec has been given over to pickle ball. For league matches, where we need five courts together, we have been forced to rent from CU or BVSD. It’s sad that we cannot use city courts anymore because pickleball lines have been added instead of adopting to the juniors lines already on the courts. I hope BP&R can find a way to preserve tennis courts used solely for tennis as the most enjoyable thing I do in tennis is play in the USTA and CTA leagues. Boulder has some of the most beautiful venues for tennis in know and love playing here, but we have lost the BP&R courts I am used to playing on and enjoying to pickle ball. It is great to see the growing popularity of this new sport, but it’s sad it see us losing the use of city courts because the PB lines make using them for league impossible and confusing. 729 Facilities have been lacking for years both in quality and quantity. These sports are both so important and beneficial to the community. 730 Having pickleball courts enables me to play pickleball. 731 Would be nice to have more courts and possibly a sports center with indoor options. A place for practicing against a backboard/wall in North Boulder needed 732 I hope that there are separate tennis courts and pickleball is moved to a separate location where nose is not impacting neighbors 733 The City of Boulder has not planned or created an environment for either tennis or pickle ball, and the entire environment needs to be fully overhauled in order to start again with a new facility of 12-16 outdoor courts and 4-6 indoor courts. The current system is not at all within the standards of the racquet sports industry for public parks and rec. 734 1) create Pball pop-up courts on the weekend in office parking lots. Maybe lock boxes for equipment. 2) layouts can allow 3 or 4 Pball courts on one tennis court if sharing is necessary 3) possible additional tennis courts: Palo Park, Arapahoe Ridge why not resurface instead of replace (much higher costs in the budget)? 4) Look into purchasing/leasing private courts that may be underutilized and/or are in poor condition. Some HOAs might like some $$ 5) Tennis court complex at the airport? New Rec Center? Bond issue. 6) I thought the contractor for the Centennial courts was going to repair the poor resurfacing job they did 7) Reservation system does not cover BVSD courts (Centennial). Could be allowed after hours and on weekends 8) Find a way to recycle tennis ball cans 9) How about a city run league and/or ladder? Thanks! 735 I like that you at least make tennis courts available for pickleball, but there are no dedicated pickleball courts--Boulder is woefully behind every other city. I like that we can reserve pickleball courts, but there needs to be more courts to reserve as the competition for the few courts is a battle. There are a lot of Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 298 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 65 people who play for free on someone else's reservation. You could bring in much more revenue if you could find a way to have those people who have silver sneakers or other memberships pay for playing. With the additional revenue, hopefully you could put it towards building dedicated pickleball courts so the pickleball players don't have to be the ones ousted when there are tennis tournaments or lessons. The biggest concern is Boulder not keeping up with the explosion of pickleball players. 736 More tennis courts! Available water More shade restrooms 737 Tennis and PB are increasing in popularity. We need courts dedicated to each sport. RMTC was a place for all to play, but particularly important for jrs , srs, wheelchair players and the CU women’s team. The city is losing an important hub for inclusivity. 738 Can cu allow public use of their tennis courts? A winter court. Shade. Keep the current system it works well. Don’t change anything. 739 There isn't anything to like about p ball taking the tennis courts. The condition of the courts has been unacceptable and quite dangerous. There is no reason for this wealthy city full of athletes to have broken down courts, no pools and unmaintained rec centers. It's a disgrace and embarrassing for our leagues to play here. CU should be helping with courts since they are taking over our city. 740 They are available for open play and also for online reservations. 741 Appreciate how dispersed they are around town for supporting community play, a central tennis center is what Boulder needs with covered/uncovered, hard and clay (Har-Tru), seating and shaded areas. Thanks for your consideration! 742 No opinion 743 The tennis community is welcoming. I can show up looking for a match and most often find someone who wants to play. The ability to hit against a wall if solo is important 744 Hope to see more courts for tennis and Pickleball ( of all our surrounding cities Boulder Courts are shameful 745 More organized courts in Boulder county 746 Very concerned that tennis courts will be duel lines and pball will overtake courts . Also concerned about pball noise near tennis cts. 747 I like that you are asking about my tennis/pb concerns. I play both sports and belong to a private tennis club and a private pickleball club because the public courts are lacking. Roll out nets for pb on a tennis court is no where near the experience of playing on a dedicated pb court with permanent nets. To play with friends that don’t belong to my private club, I have to go to Longmont or Superior to get good courts. Trying to get courts for BTA tennis leagues is really difficult. 5 tennis courts together, are perfect for league. With CU South closing, that’s not going to be an option. And where are people going to play on snowy days without belonging to a private club. With RMTC closing, there are no realistic options for people that aren’t lucky enough to already be members of a club with inflorescence courts and a membership waitlist that is over 10 years long! 748 Lots of people playing pickleball. I like that we will have full-time permanent Pickleball courts 749 There is a need for enough courts to accommodate for tennis league play (required to NOT be lined for pickleball) as well as support the growing pickleball community. League tennis generally requires 4-5 courts at the same location so is very challenging with the current availability. 750 Right now I play at Rocky Mountain tennis center. Since that facility is going away I am very interested in more available city courts and very important to me would be a indoor tennis facility for winter play. 751 I play mainly at Palo Park. I like recent improvements, the parkland location and ease of parking. 752 I appreciate that the city has made recent investments in resurfacing courts and that there are hopes for more courts and year-round facilities to be built around the city and county. I believe what the city should do is to build courts that are dedicated to each tennis and pickleball to allow for players of each sport to find available spaces without hindering the other. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 299 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 66 I also believe that there are many areas in our parks that are underutilized, specifically in areas that were set aside for volleyball many years ago. Those courts are no longer used at all and nearly all have fallen into disrepair. These spaces are ideal for repurposing as they are already in our public parks and can add services without the need for massive infrastructure improvements in the short term. For the long term, it would be great to see a dedicated racket sports facility. Ideally it would include indoor courts or at least courts that could be covered with a bubble for winter play. It should also have restrooms, covered areas for shade, seating for spectators and a management office/pro shop. 753 The are in pretty good shape for the most part 754 I like the htting walls at East Rec and Tom Watson and think we should add more in any new courts. We need a tennis center complete with indoor courts for tennis and pickleball and a viewing stands at a court we could host tennis events. A place Boulder can be proud of. Run by a contractor ( Gonzo ). 755 Appreciate the work on Tom Watson courts 756 More dedicated pickleball courts are needed. Convert Tom Watson Park to dedicated courts. 757 I would love an indoor facility like in Arvada! I would play all the time, very important to me and my family/friends in the community. 758 Reserved courts that are left unused should be accountable. Cancellations would allow for last minute play, even if $$ is not returned maybe a small penalty for no-show would incentivize cancellations. 759 I am in RMTC, which is about to go away, so I am hoping more courts can be available to play with the groups I've met. I'm about 2 years out on Meadows waiting list. I like the Knoll Wood courts and use them occasionally. Just concerned where I'll play next year. 760 We need tennis courts to stay tennis courts don’t take them away to make pickleball courts please! 761 I hope that all the tennis courts are not gobbled up by pickle ballers 762 The price is so reasonable. I like that they are public so you can play with anybody. I belong to Meadows so public courts let me play outside of the club. 763 I like that EBCC and Watson Park have practice walls Would like portable toilets at each location 764 Drop in PB is working well- nbrc, SBRC. Columbine and Palo park tennis courts could easily accommodate PB courts Chautauqua is dangerously slick All surfaces need attention (do any of the P&R board play?). And shade structures? Please, please go visit APEX in Arvada and Mehaffey park in Loveland (same size community as Boulder) with ~ 12 dedicated courts. How’d they do that? Buena vista has 6 dedicated, lit courts Concerns- our tax dollars vs your agenda and popular will are not aligned I experienced this years ago through through BAM and pool access Our consensus is also that Gonzo is poisoning the pond Shift change here. Do any of you remember how dominant racquetball was? Virtually gone. Courts shifted, and space was reallocated That is happening now. Some folks just don’t like change 765 The issues I see currently are that the tennis community and interest has grown significantly over the last 20 years. The amount of courts we have do not support the demand. Also, there needs to be public courts available at all parts of the city - even annexed neighborhoods outside the physical city limits. With one of the major tennis facilities closing soon, it is critical that the City of Boulder step up to support this growing sport and the citizens. 766 I like the resurfaced courts at Martin, Palo, and Tom Watson parks. My hope is that the city will establish a more vigilant maintenance schedule for the courts we do have left. I hope we will get designated tennis courts, not only at the facilities we have so far, but also at a new (maybe publicly/privately funded) facility which will have many courts, some indoor, with no pickle ball lines on them. I hope that the Valmont City Park area can be developed to accommodate a tennis facility. My concerns are that we are losing rather Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 300 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 67 than gaining tennis courts and the ones we still have are being taken over. or painted on, by pickle ball players. The pickle ball players need their own designated courts. Also, League tennis really has very little options for hosting matches. 767 I like playing pickleball at NBRC. 768 I would really like dedicated pickleball courts 769 Great surfaces right now, currently somewhat easy to find a court. Hope it remains the same for Tennis. 770 I'm glad that there are courts, but dedicated pickleball courts seem appropriate given the growth of the sport and the number of players in Boulder 771 There are courts available but not nearly enough and they are generally in poor condition 772 Tom Watson courts used to be great. Now they are a total disaster. How did this happen? 773 Too few pickle ball. Both types need indoor facilities. 774 The start to this is to note that there are ZERO dedicated Pickleball courts in the City of Boulder with a population of 100,000. The online reservations system used to be functional but has been usurped by tennis interests. I like the locations of the courts around but most of them are in terrible repair and NONE are Pball only. I hope that someone in the City actually uses this information to make real changes to support it's aging population whom the majority are Pickleball players, not tennis players. There area lot of polls and information gathering but not a lot of action. It would be cost effective to change tennis courts to pickleball. If you even charged a dollar per person for an hour, the city would make money! 775 I like how easy it is to reserve tennis courts at EBCC, even on the weekend. I avoid SBCC because of pickleball noise. I hope we don't lose more tennis courts to pickleball, especially at EBCC. 776 Youth programming 777 I love that both sports are being played a lot. I am concerned that many tennis courts are being converted to pickleball courts. I want both to continue to grow. 778 Boulder is SO FAR BEHIND every other place I have played. And now we're studying. Also the meeting on 10/5 was horribly advertised by the city. SHAPE UP. 779 I play on the Martin Park courts only. I belong to an association with courts that I also use. 780 They are well maintained. Hopes: The city recognizes the need for year round tennis facilities and the importance of tennis on a multigenerational community. Concerns: over development is pushing out land for tennis. Also please keep brooms at courts to brush off leaves and debris! The older couple down the street from me has to bring their own broom to Martin Park! 781 I live in south boulder and love having the courts so close by. However, they are in really poor shape. And, they are never open to tennis playing, as they are always taken by pickleball players. Also, not everyone adheres to the reservation system. We need more courts in south boulder and an improvement on the existing ones! 782 Good condition and maintenance, but just not nearly enough pickleball courts. 783 You missed on the closure of RMTC. Known for 4 years and the only action is this survey. 784 I am always happy to see managed facilities with strong adult programs. 785 For my friends in Boulder who can reserve courts, that's great. I appreciate the courts at the rec centers and a few other that are in good shape. I hope we can approve a new facility in the county with indoor courts and if possible outside lights. I am concerned that many of the RMTC members will be left high & dry when RMTC closes. I am a charter member of RMTC (1977) and most of my friends are members; with it's demise, I worry about my reduced social network of seeing friends in on place. 786 The wording of this question is weighted toward a kudos to the City. How about what we dislike? Courts are in poor repair, do not like multi-use courts, no seating provided, no bathrooms at courts. It is nice to reserve courts, but the system is terrible. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 301 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 68 787 There seem to be plenty of indoor and outdoor piclkleball courts but no indoor city tennis courts and not enough outdoor tennis courts. 788 temporary courts are nice but not really the best option 789 I love that the tennis courts for the most part are in good shape and maintained. What is most distressing though for anyone in the tennis community is the displacement of courts for pickle ball. Not only is pickle ball a nuisance in terms of ambient noise, but it deters from the enjoyment of the game of tennis if courts are located in the same place. I think the city should have dedicated pickle ball courts in locations where the noise does not disrupt neighbors/residents and dedicated tennis facilities that do not allow pickleball. There are myriad lawsuits around the country regarding pickle ball and the noise that is created so I think if the city of Boulder is forward thinking with respect to those complaints but also enabling those who enjoy pickle ball to continue to be able to play, there can be a decent solution across the board to maintain and expand tennis facilities and have pickle ball as well. 790 I think many of them are in good shape and the reservation process is easy 791 I like that the SBRC has many courts in one location so folks don't drive from rec center to rec center looking for adequate play. My dream is that a pickleball center like APEX in Arvada would come to Boulder - lots of courts to accomodate drop-in play, leagues and tournaments. 792 Nice court surface & nets Perhaps put up nets between the courts to stop the balls from going into other courts which is dangerous 793 Thank you for providing the number of courts we currently have and thank you for listening to the feedback from the pickleball community. I look forward to when there are more pickleball courts; hopefully, there will be dedicated courts in the inventory. 794 Availability is pretty good. Free is good. So many cracks though 795 I like that so many schools are included as courts that the public is allowed to play on. 796 Need dedicated pickleball courts. 797 I’m concerned about courts at north Boulder rec being pushed out bypickleball 798 I do like that we have a program through gonzo, but do wish we had a facility like Arvada to play all year. This would be huge for our whole family. The private tennis clubs are expensive and tough to get into. 799 I love the inclusive nature of pickleball. The drop-in hours allow a wide range of people to join in and the community that has grown is welcoming and supportive. I would like to see more support for drop in play both in adding additional times, especially on the weekends, and in providing more organization/signage to clarify which courts are dropin and how the drop in works. 800 Leagues that are not USA Clinics 801 The number and condition of SOME of the tennis courts. But should be a TENNIS facility considering the number of serious tennis players. 802 Have more indoor courts so that kids serious about tennis are able to continue playing in winter and spring time when it snows a lot. 803 Not enough courts. Existing courts are poorly maintained. 804 The courts in Boulder are great, though we definitely need more, as there are so many players now, oftentimes competing for court time. With RMTC closing, it seems like a good time for the City to establish some indoor courts, perhaps similar to the public/private partnership they have in Steamboat (https://steamboattennisandpickleball.com/) 805 Important recreation and enhanced quality of life for the community. 806 Indoor/covered tennis courts for winter play 807 I would love to see dedicated pickleball courts, more pickleball courts and more open play with different levels. Thank you for all you do! 808 I’m very dissatisfied with the reservation system - the city of Louisville uses a first come first served system which is much more friendly to casual tennis with family and my kids. The reservation system Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 302 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 69 forces planning and leaves out room for spontaneity. I’m also deeply saddened that all courts at SBRC are no longer useable for tennis… all the pickleball lines, nets and use for only pickleball 809 I think they are in condition, but Inthinknits important to have designated pickle ball and designated tennis courts - so there is less conflict. 810 Knollwood courts are quiet, somewhat shady and nice. 811 I’d love to be able to play in the winter having some indoor space or cover for existing courts to keep them dry and usable. It’s a pity that we can’t practice for 4-5 months. It would also be great to add some shade, to protect our skin, improve visibility and keep people cooler in the summer months. 812 At least there are some courts to use, and most courts are in decent, if not good, shape. I fear that court availability will become even worse than it is now. I hope that present courts can be maintained more regularly and that more courts can be built soon. An indoor facility, particularly for tennis, would be nice to have. 813 Pickleball is supported in nearly every major city in Colorado except for Boulder and Louisville. The number of participants is growing and the demographics are expanding from 20-80 year olds. Golf, tennis and outdoor basketball participation is at best staying flat and are dwarfed by the number of pickleball players funds need to go towards the largest number of citizens that would benefit. Please look at what cities like Denver, Steamboat Springs, and Grand Junction are doing to support pickleball. 814 I like the drop-in hours for pickleball. We should have a tennis facility like Arvada. 815 I like that there are some courts with open play and reservation capability. The courts need better care, and we need more dedicated courts and multi-purpose courts. In general more capacity, and including more modern design and services. 816 I love that there are so many community centers with tennis courts, spread out around the city. I also love that they're so inexpensive to book. It's always a great time. Regarding booking, the online system is not user friendly. Once you get the hang of it, it gets easier, but the experience remains far from intuitive. I really recommend revising the full UX. I also wish it were possible to modify existing bookings. Full refunds for cancellations within, say, 24-48 hours of the reserved time would be nice too. Lastly, I wish there were some indoor and covered courts to play in the winter. The court experience is fantastic during the warm months, but I'm sad that it won't be possible to enjoy it as much, if at all, during the upcoming cold weather season. 817 Need more stand alone pickleball courts vs multipurpose 818 The on-line reservation system and the active community that loves tennis and pickleball 819 Finally improved Paolo Park courts. Don’t like giving Centennial courts to the school. 820 The Knollwood courts are the best in central Boulder. A restroom there would be helpful. I like that the reservation fee is reasonable. Tennis courts should not be used for or converted to pickleball. They are not compatible. I hope for more dedicated tennis courts the quality of Knollwood. 821 Not enough tennis courts. Ban pickleball 822 I like the location of the louisville rec center courts and the fact that there is a restroom available and additional water if needed, a small shade structure/bench. It would be great to be able to use these courts for league play. Monarch High courts are plentiful but have large slopes. I would hope for an indoor tennis facility so we could play locally in the winter. 823 East is nice but have to buy tokens for lights when open which can be challenging 824 Great condition 825 Reservation is relatively easy when courts are available. 826 Please add Pickleball courts and a league 827 Existing court reservation site is difficult to find/ navigate to 828 We desperately need more tennis courts. New courts, indoor and outdoor, need to be built. New courts need to be post-tensioned concrete and existing courts need to be replaced with post-tensioned concrete. Resurfacing over existing asphalt courts is a waste of money. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 303 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 70 829 Sometimes when I’m playing and I look at the mountains I can’t believe I get to live here. Gorgeous settings and beautiful views 830 I like that they are well maintained. 831 I wish RMTC was staying instead of being turned into student housing. 832 I like how tennis courts are located in neighborhoods and usually are easy to reach within 10 minutes or less for me. 833 I play at EBRC and NBRC for tennis. It's easy to make reservations. I usually drive out to Longmont (Quail courts and LAC for indoor usage and tournaments) 834 Tennis courts at EBCC and SBRC are nice. 835 Boulder should model their public tennis after Steamboat! It’s ridiculous that there isn’t a public club in the city considering the size and the 7 year wait list at the meadows. Pickle ball is everywhere 836 I like how we have some tennis & pickleball courts. I’d love to see a lighted complex with at least 6 dedicated pickleball courts (though more would be better like at Apex) 837 It is very hard to get tennis/pickleball reservations at North Boulder Rec. Would like group classes for ages 5+. 838 Must do away 100% with multi-use approach. Total failure. Critical there be one or two complexes of dedicated tennis & PB courts. Ideally indoor facilities for both sports ASAP. 839 There don’t seem to be many public tennis courts in Boulder. The courts that are available aren’t in great shape. It would be WONDERFUL to have a facility like the Arvada Tennis Center. 840 First, we have them. Second, you are taking an interest in seeing what the community has to say. 841 I am a member of Millenium, and I play singles twice a week nights in the bubble throughout the fall, winter and spring. The most important improvement you can make is a facility where this could continue after Millenium is gone. I'm 71 and this keeps my healthy. I'm certainly willing to pay for the privilege. 842 South Community center is perfect to convert to Pickleball only. - no tennis lines. Double the courts. This location could be the central hub for Boulder. 843 I love playing tennis in Boulder but would like to see more courts and covered courts for all winter play. Thanks! 844 I am not pleased with anything to do with the tennis situation in Boulder How can one be pleased about a disaster? Some how, the City, private investors and the University have to solve this issue NOW. On Tuesday October 3, I was hitting tennis balls with my friend, Ted Gammon [Between the two of us we have played recreational tennis for 90 years]. The Eisenhower courts are unplayable, but we hit balls on the east court and are careful. As careful as we were, Ted managed to trip on the south baseline crack and fell to the court and had fractures in his hand. He is seeing hand specialist today at Boulder Community. Take the nets down on both courts and lock the gates so no one can do anything on these horrible concrete cracks. Keep people safe. There is a huge market for tennis and pickle ball in Boulder. Revenue can be generated. Universities and Communities have joined to supply racquet sports throughout the US. CU may have to drop women's tennis because they can't get access to facilities. What happens to the high schools if they can't find indoor courts. I recognize that Alison Rhodes has been handed mess, but just because no one has cared about tennis for thirty years doesn't mean this wonderful sport has to be canceled. 845 Concerns about pickle ball court lines being drawn on tennis courts. Also the popularity of pickle ball makes reserving tennis courts impossible (if the courts are combined). The noise of pickle ball is obnoxious. 846 I like the current tennis courts but we could use more options, especially covered chords so we can play all season. Season. I am concerned about having pickleball lines drawn on tennis courts as that is very distracting and difficult to play. 847 We desperately need more courts, especially winter courts and tennis facilities. For non members, RMTC provides a lot of access but it is going away. Where will people play who can’t afford the wait or money at meadows or BCC. What I like is that there are summer courts. 848 There are approx. 320,000 USTA league tennis players nationally, and the Denver/Boulder area ranks consistently in the top two or three metro areas in the nation in league participation. And league tennis has Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 304 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 71 a 30+ year history in Boulder. And yet because of current Boulder Parks policy, there were no functional Parks courts to host league matches this year (league play requires at least three non-pickleball lined courts in the same location). East Boulder Rec (EBRC) would be the only Parks courts to meet this description, but Parks does not allow league play there. In addition, EBRC has functioned for some time now as "tennis central" for Boulder tennis players, whereas SBRC is for all intents now the main Boulder pickleball hub. I can see no advantage to upsetting that status quo for players of either sport. Finally, Boulder desparately needs more courts of both types to ease the ongoing competition between sports. Boulder's 30-year moratorium on building new courts has created the crisis situation we're in now. 849 I like the price; I like that they are located conveniently around Boulder; I like that rec center members like me can reserve for free; I like not being a member of an expensive tennis club; I like that some of them have lights 850 WE need to have a tennis center with indoors courts during the winter months. It can permanent indoors or a bubble. 851 Need organized drills classes 852 I am very concerned that there are not designated courts for each sport. 853 partner with retail business that has experience 854 Court 5 has a great and traditionally heavily used (by tennis players) practice wall. I personally have been using it for over 20 years. Unfortunately, this court has been taken over by pickleball and is rarely available now for hitting against the wall. I understand the plan is to add 4 dedicated pickleball courts at East Boulder. Please (when this is completed) discontinue the use of court 5 for pickleball. I also understand the ArapahoecRidge courts are scheduled to be resurfaced. Please consider replacing the fences at the same time (which are very beat up), and at least make sure the transition from court to fence is fixed/improved, as it currently traps balls in tall grass/weeds and makes them hard to locate and retrieve. 855 I like the online reservation system. Would love indoor courts to play in winter and spring. 856 Playing 857 I like the PB courts that are available, but many more courts are needed 858 Build something like the Quail courts at the south Longmont Rec Center. Excellent facility. 859 I hope that the city will recognize that the number of tennis courts is diminishing over the next couple of years with the removal of CU South courts and the Rocky Mountain tennis Center courts, that’s over 20 quarts right there and in addition a significant number of been taken over for use for pickle ball. Please, please, please ensure that the remaining tennis courts off the tennis court use only And if there is a need for more pickle ball courts then by all means build as many as there is a need for, but not at the expense of the current tennis courts. 860 Too few courts. The mixed tennis and pickleball does not work. Some courts are not well maintained. 861 I believe it is absolutely critical to replace the indoor courts in the Boulder/Boulder County area in the short term and to replace the CU South outdoor courts when that area is developed in the future. 862 Would like a public indoor tennis facility such the one in Arvada 863 well maintained 864 Like being able to reserve online. Wish it was easier to reserve multiple courts at one time. 865 I like the number of courts but some are in such poor condition that it is not possible to use them or using them puts a player at high risk of injury. I play tennis at Rocky Mountain Tennis. Those courts are always full and lessons are fully booked. It is wonderful to see tennis players from 5-90, with varying disabilities including wheelchairs, out on those courts. It will be a tragedy to lose those courts, especially in the wintertime when they are really tennis players only option to have a chance to play. 866 Locations 867 locations are good but facilities need a lot of work. Pickleball needs new, dedicated courts. If you can do an airport surely 10 to 15 pickleball courts is not that hard. Hey maybe courts on the runways... Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 305 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 72 868 Nothing is good about what Boulder has currently. The loss of Rmtc is devastating to the community, children and disabled.. tragically sad.. 869 I like that there are plenty of public courts for good weather months. Concerned about limited options during winter. 870 I like the availability of tennis courts. I can normally find a court to play on when I want to play. My main concern would be if tennis courts were converted to pickle ball, or the existing courts were not maintained 871 There should never be dual lines on existing tennis courts for pickle ball play, and pickle ball should have its own courts that are far enough away from existing tennis courts and residences that the noise from the wooden/plastic paddles and plastic balls don't reach either existing tennis courts or existing residences. 872 I hope that more tennis courts will be added because I often have to drive around to multiple locations to find an open court. I’m concerned that pickleball courts will take too many tennis courts, and the noise of pickleball is a nuisance that can really disturb communities and distracts from tennis matches. I hope separate pickleball facilities can be developed. 873 They have typically been in horrible shape. I am thrilled to see the Watson Park courts resurfaced. Keeping court surfaces and nets in reasonably good shape is the best thing you can do. Adding seating and restrooms is a big bonus. 874 I like that they're accessible to all who want to play and reserve them and that they're spread out across different neighborhoods. 875 I am very happy that Tom Watson courts, and Palo Park courts have been resurfaced and in are in much better condition. Thanks! I think the most important thing the city can to do for tennis and pickle ball players is to add a facility that would allow us to play indoor too. It would be great to use during the cold months as well as the middle of summer when it’s too hot to play in the middle of the day as well as provide more courts with lights to play in the evening. 876 The pocket courts that have been maintained are nice. Appreciate the updates to Tom Watson and Palo. 877 Not much... poor condition, limited professional classes... and that's the "good stuff". Not nearly enough courts in one location. 878 Good locations mostly in good condition 879 Hope for indoor courts for winter 880 The courts at EBRC are good. 881 Other than loosing 15 tennis courts to development the rest of the court options are just OK 882 Beautiful location to play but overall boulder has too few courts. 883 I am concerned that pickleball players are more vocal and newly excited and are squeezing out the robust tennis community. 884 new to this 885 Pb is taking over. Need courts dedicated to tennis in boudrr 886 No answer 887 n/a 888 We typically prefer using Rocky mtn tennsi but now the college has taken over property. Our absolute favorite tennis facility in front range is Gates Denver public/private partnership . How we would love to have a Gates in Boulder 889 Need more indoor courts 890 good to have tennis courts and pickleball courts but they aren't well maintained, to have have better maintenance, better improvement and more courts would be great. 891 More accessible. It is very hard to find any court time! Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 306 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 73 892 I just started playing pickleball and I have not found the city courts or programming accessible. I have been playing privately, indoor. Most importantly, my teens like it and I think there could be a great youth program. 893 spruce courts are beautiful 894 I like that there are tennis courts and that NBRC allocated 2 courts to tennis. I don't like shared space for tennis and pickle ball becaue the usage is different and disruptive to tennis 895 The things that I like about the city's tennis/pickleball courts currently is their locations. I live in North Boulder, and there are 3 different places I can think of off the top of my head where I can play tennis. I think that more courts should be accessible to the public as their is massive demand but limited supply. This could be through brokering a deal with BVSD allowing more access during school hours. This could be done through building more courts, though Boulders convenient places for development are limited. I also think that court quality is important. Multiple times throughout this survey it mentions daily maintenance, but I don't think that is very necessary. When the Centennial courts were available (currently they are quite inaccessible as you can't play during school hours) every few years a mediocre crew would come in and fix the courts. I think a good way to save money and time would to instead bring in a very well established renowned tennis/pickleball court crew to do a good job for more expense, but then the courts would last longer. My last thing that is very important for my experience is sperate courts for pickleball and tennis, but I don't think separate locations matter very much. 896 We need indoor tennis courts. RMTC is going away, and Meadows has a 7+ year wait list. Soon there will be no indoor courts for winter for rec players or the CU team. 897 convenient; I HOPE for more courts, indoor facilities, permanent restrooms, no cracks or dead spots in the courts 898 We need indoor courts!! There is NOTHING! Having moved from the NY. area, we thought there would be more by way of lessons but there is not much at all in the Boulder area. Gonzo needs to be able to offer a higher quality class in the winter (gyms are terrible). It’s really sad 899 Picklers should develop their own infrastructure and not take courts that have been for tennis for the past 40 or 50 years. Tennis is still popular in Boulder and has worked hard to provide enough tennis courts that there are four or more private groups with tennis in addtion to the courts that are available now that for some reason pickleball is allowed to use. It is noisy, slow-paced, and prone to injuries. You can play pickleball if you want but don't steal our courts. Next, they will want ball fields, golf courses, basketball courts and more. I am against the city pitting the two groups against each other and find funding for pickelball courts. You could put 8 courts in your parking lot and encourage your employees to take public transit. 900 There are no indoor courts available in Boulder that aren't privately operated. 901 I like we have court to rent 902 I like that there are some you have to reserve and some that you can just show up -- I think that should be more clear, though. Like a list of all the courts in boulder, and whether or not you need reservations at them, if you can play after school hours, etc. 903 That there are courts dedicated to tennis only! Pickleball lines limit tennis league play on tennis courts 904 Hope to get indoor facility, similar to Apex in Arvada 905 I like when I can get a court reservation & the court is in good shape - nets working & no cracks! 906 I like their locations, but wish there were more at each location and would love to see a tennis complex built with multiple courts on one site similar to the Quail courts in Longmont and especially would love for Boulder to build separate tennis courts and pickleball courts for the public. 907 My hope for the future is more access to courts. There are not enough in Boulder to meet the demand. 908 I like that they exist and I know people love Gonzo tennis, but that's it. Our courts are an embarrassment. All the surrounding cities have beautiful facilities. Leagues hate coming to Boulder for matches. We've had teams offer to host us as the home team to avoid playing on our poorly maintained, sometimes dangerous, courts. Why do we pay so much to live here when the amenities are falling apart? In regards to the reservation system, you should not be able to pick a specific pickleball court. Often, at North Boulder, pickleballers will spread out over all the tennis courts, using only half of each court, instead of booking Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 307 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 74 both sides of courts to maximize the available space. The reservation system should fill in pickleball reservations automatically to optimize the space. 909 I like the Knollwood courts. They’re in good shape and beautiful but the city needs to make a major investment in its sporting facilities. You build for the homeless but don’t take care of it’s tax paying residents 910 There is no mention of handball courts in this survey which is a terrible oversight of how popular and important handball is to the Latino community in Boulder. There are only 3 (?) handball courts I know of at EBRC and you often see dozens of men waiting to play. These aren't complicated courts --they are concrete walls and it's played with one ball and your hand. I already raised this issue of addressing the athletic and community needs of our Latino population with the city rec office about 5 years ago. I really hope you do your research and realize that addressing tennis and pickleball concerns is culturally tone deaf to the popularity of handball. Pls see Colorado Public Radio story here about handball in Denver: https://www.cpr.org/2019/10/28/in-this-denver-neighborhood-handball-helps-keep-old-denver-bouncing- along/ 911 I like the tennis courts and tennis. I do not like the sound of pickle ball being played in our neighborhood. 912 Ability to reserve courts is great, some courts are in terrible disrepair(Arapahoe Ridge), the lack of available of any covered or indoor courts in this climate is frustrating and local tennis clubs no longer accept people on the waiting list. 913 Many locations to choose from but the demand for court time outstrips demand. 914 T 915 I love the staff at Rocky Mountain. I would like for them to be able to keep a program somewhere in Boulder. Preferably East Boulder. 916 Have played only at the Knollwood and North Boulder Rec Ctr courts. Knollwood are very nice. NBRC are OK. 917 I am concerned there are not enough courts to meet demand with RMTC leaving. 918 Tennis and pickleball facilities should be separate. 919 Some courts are very well maintained, and courts that have remained for EITHER pickelball OR tennis are much better than courts trying to combine the two. The situation at the South Boulder rec center, which has been overtaken by pickelball, is a disaster and that situation should be avoided in the future. 920 Locations and proximity to shade trees 921 Rocky Mountain Tennis Center is fantastic. I’m worried they won’t have a place to go once their lease is up. 922 Good condition of courts Would like to see many courts with lighting for nighttime play 923 Like the community spirit, but frankly there are just not enough courts. Would love to see some indoor tennis and pickleball courts. 924 I like that there are courts all over the city. I prefer dedicated tennis courts so the lines are not confusing while playing. 925 I like how tennis courts are located throughout the city as well as in neighborhoods. I hope that we can create designated pickleball courts so that tennis and pickleball do not have to share. I hope that all of the courts will be well maintained- please keep money in the budget to keep them nice so we can be proud of our courts and have legit matches etc. 926 I hope there are some indoor tennis courts available for organized lesson & play for youth like the bubble which is being torn down. 927 We need more tennis courts 928 In general, just need more courts (pickleball & tennis). 929 There is a need for dedicated tennis courts so people can play official matches. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 308 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 75 930 The Rocky Mountain Tennis Center is getting bulldozed this spring. They have 13 courts that are used by the community (CU, Boulder High) and they offer a large variety of classes and coaching. This is a community resource. Currently there are not many courts to play tennis on in Boulder and the max concentration (4 courts) appears in Gunbarrel at the Tom Watson Park far away from the city. The city desperately needs to be a lot more tennis courts and also offer classes, coaching etc. since RMTC is leaving. The most upsetting thing about the development proposal is that the tennis center will be bulldozed, the bike path rennovated and pickelball courts put as a replacement!! What is going on? 931 I like that there are courts and a reservation system for tennis at recreation centers in Boulder and lighting at some of the courts. My future hopes would be to have a public tennis facility much like that of Arvada Apex. A place that would provide courts dedicated for year round league play, tournaments, university matches, events (fundraising or educational), lessons (group, private, drop-in), and recreational play. My hope for the future of PB is much the same, however, due to the noise level of the game, future locations should be carefully planned with respect to residential areas. My future concerns for tennis in Boulder county is the lack of tennis courts for the growing number of tennis players as well as the inadequate availability of indoor tennis. My concerns for PB is the lack of dedicated pb courts. PB should not be piggybacking onto tennis courts. Also, my concern for the future of PB is the location of where courts could be added with concern for the amount of noise pollution the sport generates. 932 For the most part, they are located in good spots. But with losing RMTC and CU South courts soon, we need more dedicated tennis courts. Pickleball needs their own courts. We need a tennis campus like Quail Courts in Longmont or Apex in Arvada. Also need more courts with lights and lights that work - NBRC court lights are horrible. Almost every court in Longmont has lights. 933 Boulder is the currently the focus of the north metro area for competitive tennis. If we lose RMTC & CU south without replacement courts then Boulder will cease to be one of the special locations in this state for high level junior & adult tennis. As far as pickleball, there is vacant indoor space in many locations. They should work to set up their own courts and minimize sharing with tennis. 934 Love RMTC, and the condition of the Knollwood Courts. Also Gonzo and his programs. 935 We need more lights and indoor courts. Look at APEX for ideas of what we need. There is no reason Arvada can afford amazing facilities and Boulder can not. 936 More courts 937 We are very lucky to have access to free courts, we just need more of them to accommodate the growth in tennis and pickle-ball 938 I play at RMTC 939 The lack of indoor courts is definitely the biggest area for improvement. Other than that, more courts would make a difference; currently courts are often too crowded. 940 I like how there is a mix of drop-in times and scheduled times at different locations. More courts are needed to satisfy the demand, especially dedicated courts. 941 I currently am a RMTC member so I now rarely use the city cts, but will soon be one of MANY additional tennis players fighting for ct time. Simple solution: more cts and maintain all cts. Charge if you have to. 942 with RMTC going away plus other courts there is going to be a large gap in capacity 943 We have courts, that are reasonably close and they are in good condition 944 Knollwood is a beautiful place to play. I just noticed the improvement at Tom Watson. There are way too few tennis facilities (and pickleball facilities) for a city of our size. Compared to places like Longmont and Arvada, we are way behind. There are very few places to play after dark. The lights at N. Boulder, for example, make those facilities largely unplayable. There is nothing available outside of clubs to play in the cold or when it rains. There is growing tension between Tennis and Pickleball players because of limited opportunities. This is a huge shame. There is a growing and remarkable wheelchair tennis community in Boulder. There is real concern that Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 309 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 76 that is destroyed when RMTC goes. Tennis is a lifelong sport. It serves kids all the way to the old. We should be supporting facilities that serve everyone like this. When communities like ours build public sports facilities (tennis, pickleball, softball, baseball, etc) it fills hotel rooms and restaurants through tournaments. I want to be able to ride a bike to play tennis. Hopefully things built will not be only on the outskirts. 945 Future indoor tennis complex 946 Boulder needs to create an indoor tennis facility to provide yearlong tennis. When the City Planning Board votes to eliminate the the Rocky Mountain Tennis Center a comparable facility needs to be built to replace what is destroyed. The RMTC was much more than 15 tennis courts, it offered dynamic tennis programs which included leagues tournaments, lessons and an indoor facility for the CU Women's tennis team. All of these programs offered employment to many tennis professionals. 947 I would like to have more indoor courts that work year-round. There are hardly any facilities today that offer that. 948 I would like to see more courts. I have been driving all over boulder county to play and would love to stay in my own town to play. 949 We really need some indoor courts for winter. At least 8 of them at a single location 950 There seem to be a lot of longtime, tennis lovers (our son is a new player) as well as a large bunch of newer pickleball fanatics (my husband and I included). I certainly hope there’s room for all, as there seem to be so many people looking to play! I very much like the idea of dedicated Pickleball courts so it doesn’t have to be one or the other at any given time. 951 Glad they exist. Wish we had more pickleball courts with permanent nets. 952 Courts are well maintained. 953 Would like inside courts. 954 accessibility 955 We have been very very very very upset about what seems like a full takeover of all the courts for pickelball. the online system is hard to navigate and most of the courts are taken by pickleball.. Tennis is an important sport that needs to be supported by the city, especially when the RMTC site disapears. An indoor or covered factility would be amazing (co-supported by CU?) at the least, courts dedicated and saved for tennis are necessary. 956 There are not enough courts in general especially for winter time play. 957 Boulder generally has good neighborhood tennis courts, but it would benefit greatly from a dedicated full- service tennis facility that offers opportunities to participate in leagues, provide group and individual lessons and host tournaments. Neighborhood courts can't accommodate this type of use, and the only option in the city is the Meadows tennis club, which is private. 958 I hope we will stop losing tennis courts to pickleball. It's great there is a new sport that people love, but it is unfortunate that it is coming at the expense of another sport. 959 not much 960 we need more courts since Rocky Mt is going to close 961 I like Gonzo Tennis running great programs on the courts! Very concerned for the incredible demand and the lack of infrastructure to support it. 962 Hopefully we will get more pickleball courts as more people play pickleball than tennis now a days 963 I live in Boulder only in the summer --May to October. I play exclusively on private courts. I could not even tell you what courts the City provides. The weather places so many restrictions on tennis in Boulder that it will never amount to much as a city facility. 964 I have been told existing tennis courts don’t have pickleball lines and nets is because it disqualifies tennis tournaments from playing. Does the city work for a few elite tennis players versus the majority of everyday players who are out for exercise and fun? Let the tourneys be at clubs or on perhaps one designated set of 4 courts. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 310 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 77 Perhaps enter in talks with private properties that gave little used courts about increased accessibility? Be creative and listen to the majority of your tax payers as to needs. Inventory the # of tennis vs pickleball players. I believe pickleball will be a larger group and growing as folks age. 965 Times for PB open play is great. Would like it on weekends as well, and some evenings for those with jobs 966 I am very happy P & R is taking a hard look at facilities for tennis and PB. There is no denying that BOTH sports have and continue to grow and our need for more and improved facilities is critical. I have a GREAT deal of experience in this space and the best solution is to separate the two sports - however the city can. Sharing space has created a community divide that is unnecessary. It may have worked at first but the numbers are too great now. 967 I think for the most part courts are in decent shape and usually available. I would love to see more indoor or covered options for winter play. 968 I think the department should look at how Scottsdale, AZ runs the pickleball courts. It works so well 969 We appreciate the courts and the updates that have been made to some courts. We hope that all of the courts will be resurfaced for safety reasons. Some shade would be nice for safety reasons, like heat stroke, as I have seen some people experience. Thanks for helping us all stay healthy, young and old. Tennis and pickleball are activities that people can participate in for life. 970 The current courts are barely adequate and some are downright dangerous. I would like much more court availability. There are not enough pickleball courts available. The Gunnison Valley where I visit regularly, has 11 dedicated pickleball courts and a population of only 8-10K. We need to get with it. It is sport that has been widely adopted by the general population and it’s support be Boulder is laughable!!! 971 We like that there are some courts. We really wish Boulder could copy the APEX Tennis Model from Arvada. We need an indoor option. 972 It is fairly easy to get a court and now that N. Palo Park has been resurfaced, it is a great place to play. Our house abuts the court. I am STRONGLY in favor of dedicated courts for tennis and pickle. Multi- lines are annoying for both sports. Also the noise issue from pickle is real and there should never be pickle on residential courts. 973 Pickleball courts at NBRC are very convenient for me 974 Please don't let pickleball take all the boulder courts! South Boulder Rec is overwhelmed by pickleball 975 I hope that we don't lose more courts and funding to pickleball. My concern is that Boulder is utilizing funding for pickleball and not addressing the growing tennis needs. This will further perpetuate the decline of tennis in our area due to the lack of courts available for potential future tennis enthusiasts. I hope Boulder cares about the future of our tennis community and potential tennis pros that could come from Boulder/Colorado. 976 I like the drop in play at South Boulder Rec center, but as a person who works during the day, the drop in hours do not work well for me. 977 A Pickleball complex with at least 16 courts. 978 easy access, good peripheral and supporting infrastructure, such as parking, bathrooms and EV stalls, and locations that minimize impact on the surrounding communities 979 The recent court upgrades are terrific. Porta potties are needed at Palo Park north. They should be anchored to a tree so kids can't tip them. Back boards to practice tennis should be at every court. Eg. Palo Park, Martin Part, etc. 980 Not enough dedicated pickle ball courts 981 I just want dedicated courts and some lights. Every other city in Colorado, no matter how few people or little money has dedicated courts. Let’s make this HAPPEN!!! 982 I am a member of the RMTC that the city is shutting down. I am a very active 81 years old. Without indoor tennis in the winter, I will have to give up tennis, a sport that has kept me active. At his time the RMTC is the only available indoor courts. Because the city is shutting down the facility, it has a responsibility to foster the creation of a tennis center with indoor courts Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 311 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 78 983 It is difficult to find a place to play. I live a few blocks from centennial middle school but can no longer play. A city like Boulder should have better facilities for indoor and outdoor tennis with the migration of fit people moving here. 984 Tennis court availability is pretty good and the maintenance that has recently occurred at Tom Watson and the re-dedicated courts at NBRC. My concerns are that court availability will suffer due to losing CU south courts as well as Rocky Mountain Tennis Center shutting down (although I realize that these are not City of Boulder facilities). I'm also highly concerned that pickleball will continue to canalize the availability of tennis courts in Boulder. The prospect of repurposing city tennis courts for pickleball use is frustrating to me both as a tennis player and taxpayer. 985 I would hope the City of Boulder could build amenities similar to Apex in Arvada. All of the competitive children in Boulder have to drive there for the programming and facilities. With RMTC dissolving and many school courts being removed the City needs to own it’s tennis program in house and not have a contractor running tennis. There is plenty of room at the South Boulder Rec site to build an indoor facility. 986 I prefer not to play tennis within earshot of pickle ball. Its way too LOUD and distracting. 987 The popularity of tennis in the area has always made it challenging to find available tennis courts. The growth of pickleball has put a lot more stress on court availability. Pickleball does not need the greater infrastructure used for tennis courts. It is not a good use of our limited resources to put them on tennis courts. 988 That we have them, but we don’t have enough of them! 989 Would like to have designated pb courts. 990 Rocky Mountain tennis center has been serving tennis for over 40 years -600 kids and wheelchair players as well as adults play there currently 991 We need a facility like Apex with both indoor and outdoor courts 992 They provide overflow backup for the Meadows Club where I am a member 993 N/A 994 Thank you for everything you do! I love how spaced out courts are around the county. No matter what, you can find a court if they are busy, you just have to leapfrog a bit from place to place. I live in east boulder county. I would love to see a covered or larger complex out here. LOTS of tennis and pickleball happening and courts are always busy. Thank you! 995 The convenience of courts at NBRC and SBRC but dismayed that NBRC lost half of its courts. 996 More courts are needed to accommodate a growing number of pickleball players. The current situation in Boulder is not good. 997 I am very concerned about losing tennis courts in Boulder and would like to see more courts built as soon as possible 998 I like dedicated tennis and pickleball courts without sharing facilities. Sharing them is not compatible. Please stop this practice. 999 I've had the advantage of playing at RMTennis for 20 years and 5 years of PB. I see both issues clearly. Tennis: The majority of avid tennis people join a club, are ranked and rely on their system to reserve courts. The don't play in the winter unless indoors because the game is slower and you get cold. The level of play needs to be even and the games often last 1.5 hours. There is more organization required with tennis and fewer people can play on designated courts at one time. Because many belong to clubs, the City courts are often left unused. I know RMT is being dismantled and the tennis players are in a real bind having relied on their club to organize. PB - All levels, and many people, often 50 plus at one time can accommodate 6 -8 courts at a time. Drop in is very popular and players are used to using the City reservation system, shovel snow, and wait ten minutes or so between games. We have a bucket/racket system to allow people to take turns. You can play with different levels, the games are 15 minutes and the courts again can accommodate many many people. It truly is a community sport! That is not the case with Tennis....I love tennis and feel for the tennis community. They will have a learning curve to move from Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 312 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 79 club to City play and with RMT disbanded will use more of the tennis courts that sit idle most of the time. PB is easy to learn, drop in is very popular, its extremely social and there is very little organization needed. It's also played outside year round. I think from the dots displayed last night, Tennis is looking for indoor etc. much more than PB players....and again the courts designated for PB from the City are used much more with many more people engaged. My 2 cents! 1000 Would like to see wind/noise barriers installed for Pickleball courts. 1001 convenient locations. Concern about access to courts as PB becomes more and more popular. It is very frustrating to have to rotate out and sit around watching others play when the courts are too busy 1002 There are enough courts. However they are in terrible disrepair. And none are indoor. It would not take a ton of money to cover the Manhattan courts with a roof and to provide parking. It is a waste of money to keep repairing the courts rather than installing post-tension courts that will last. 1003 Sharing with both tennis & Pickleball is fun 1004 Drop in play at SBRC. Reservation system for later in the day. 1005 I am not too familiar with the City Of boulder courts now. I usually play at Rmtc... but occasionally on Spruce courts. I find those lovely, except occasionally crowded with too long of a wait. We need more courts, and that will only get worse after Rmtc and cu South are gone. 1006 I like the versatility of the courts and online booking. Also, I like that some courts have open play for a few hours, then reservations are accepted for other times. Works well. 1007 Typically available 1008 Maintenance is critical on on-going basis 1009 Well kept 1010 I played up in Walla Walla WA last year, they have 14 full time courts. The city of Longmont is years ahead of Boulder, you should find out how they balanced this problem. 1011 We need more tennis courts!! Indoor would be lovely. Outdoor would be great. 1012 Like the drop-in pickleball arrangement. It allows more people to play and has created wonderful community. I think the city could generate income by installing a card swipe unit at the courts. You won’t get everyone to use it but people with silver sneakers etc will use it. Plus you’d increase your usage stats. I don’t understand the high demand for dedicated courts - needs more exploring to be sure there are valid reasons to support them. Seems like it is more of an us/them issue. A concern is that pb players get dismissed due to the general older age of the group. I don’t think Boulder is ready to acknowledge our aging population and it’s impact on Boulder’s image of itself. Thanks for working on a plan. 1013 Absolutely nothing. The courts are a disaster and keep getting worse. 1014 I only play pickleball during weekend drop in at SBRC. It is very crowded. All courts should be blocked off for pickleball drop-in on weekend mornings from 7-12 to promote the community building of pickleball and to provide Boulder residents who are still working or going to school an opportunity to participate. Because of court closures at other rec centers there are often 50 or more people in rotation for 2-4 courts. Private groups should not be allowed to reserve courts at these times. 1015 I hope in the future boulder can provide tennis courts that are both 1) usable year round and 2) affordable for all. Even the current reservation system can be pricey for someone playing as often as me and I’m afraid the building of indoor courts will be even pricier. I think it’s important to keep that in mind—that is where this demand is coming from. Anyone with money is already playing year round at meadows or boulder country club. Thanks and looking forward to the future of boulder tennis! Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 313 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 80 1016 i do not like the courts. i played on the for deace and found them corwded at times. had to search for a court, ofter it seemed courts were not so good for drop in matches. there was no cluster of courts except at centennial but it was off limits during school time and the BTA had some control over the availability. not sure any omre because i joined the RMTC (the old Harvest House courts (15 of them conveniently located with parking free) and covered in winter. 1017 Being able to reserve courts online. We just need more courts. 1018 There are at least some courts, but pickleball is very popular!!! 43million Americans play it 1019 Dedicated pickleball courts are lacking. Would love to see a facility like Apex in Boulder. 1020 Usually I can get a reservation with enough advanced planning. 1021 Like the courts at South Boulder Rec. We need lights though! Both North and East already have them. Doesn’t seem like that would be very expensive to add. SBRC does seem to consistently get the least investment in improvements compared to the other rec centers. Why is that? 1022 I like the south boulder drop in court situation. I would like some dedicated pickleball courts built in the city. 1023 The few courts that are available at city parks are very nice. The courts at the end of Spruce Street, Martin Acres and the courts on Glenwood. But there are too few of them. 1024 Very dissatisfied with the quality of the courts. An insufficient number of courts given the total court demand. No amenities. Primitive compared to other local cities. 1025 I like being able to reserve tennis courts online, don’t like when some courts such as Arapaho’s ridge are not in the system to reserve. We need more lighted courts and should not have to pay extra to use those. Longmont is way ahead of boulder as far as courts. 1026 My kids and I take lessons with rmtc and I would like to continue. We need new courts built so we can continue to take lessons with this great organization. 1027 I like that there are a lot of them in various areas of the city 1028 Ability to reserve courts online (although the reservation process is antiquated and not user-friendly); pickleball (a fad) users have taken over already limited tennis court space; city tennis courts (East Boulder, North Boulder, South Boulder-- and all Boulder high school tennis courts) are in bad condition and need resurfacing; there are no covered tennis courts in the city in the winter (forcing us to drive teens after school, in the dark, in bad weather to Longmont and Aurora, when RMTC is sold out); Meadows Club tennis courts have a 5-year waiting list to join; the city is destroying the only covered tennis courts in Boulder with the Millenium Harvest House redevelopment-- and adding pickleball courts instead of replacing the lost tennis courts! You should see how nice the tennis courts in other adjacent cities. 1029 I like that not all tennis courts have pickle ball lines. We need courts without the lines for usta play. 1030 I am a tennis player and have no desire to support pickle ball at public tennis courts. I am required to make a reservation one week in advance at NBRC to at least try tennis, sometimes it works out and I can play! Yet most of the time it is reserved already and if I forget to reserve it is all pickle ball. I only play at NBRC since it is close to my house and I feel like the courts need to be reserved for Tennis. If you feel like you need pickle ball courts then maybe add another court. Yet we support Gonzo Tennis and they have at least 2 of the courts reserved for lessons, which is fine. I went to SBRC and they had specific just tennis courts which I thought was amazing. Yet, I want to keep the NBRC courts up and running since they are in a great location and usually available for tennis on the weekends. 1031 Open to the public 1032 I like Gonzo Tennis, getting together with friends to play, BTA league, essentially the activities that take place at the courts. 1033 I feel there are plenty of tennis courts but with the growth amd popularity of pickleball there needs to be infrastructure growth as well in creating new dedicated pickleball courts away from communities where the sou d will be an issue 1034 Martin park and Spruce courts are nicely done. I think lighted courts should be improved. NBRC lights are too low and not sufficient. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 314 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 81 I hope the city can really support the Gonzo tennis program - it brings so many people together to enjoy tennis 1035 Pricing and reservations are good. NEED MORE PICKLEBALL COURTS. NEED DEDICATED PICKLEBALL COURTS. 1036 Not much to like right now. Courts are in poor condition or being surrendered to pickle ball. I appreciate the resurfacing of the IBM courts. 1037 Love lighted courts! I would love more courts with lights, bathrooms & water! 1038 Play at EBRC love the location. 1039 Convenient, spread around town. Multiple courts in each location. 1040 Access across the city - assuming current courts are all updated 1041 Easy to get to. Perfect licstion 1042 Like drop in play almost all mornings at SB Dedicated PB courts would be awesome with at least a group of 4 courts together 1043 East Boulder courts have great views and ambiance 1044 Like having a reservation system available for some courts 1045 they are at all 3 parks but we need more designated pickleball at all 3 parks 1046 Like that they are available to all and (mostly) in decent shape 1047 Need more dedicated pickleball courts; also need indoor tennis and pickleball courts given closing of the Harvest House and long waitlist at area clubs 1048 I would like dedicated indoor tennis courts as well as lighted outdoor tennis courts. Sharing a court with pickleball leads to competition between extremely scarce resources and resentment between the two sports. Pickleball lines on tennis courts also detracts from the experience of playing competitive tennis. The limited tennis resources (mainly in the form number of courts and lack of lighted courts) causes tennis to be looked at as a non-priority and students and student athletes are unable to thrive and develop in this environment. Colorado is lagging the nation in tennis talent and it is apparent that we lack the resources. 1049 right now, it is very hard to get a reservation. There are not enough courts. There are not courts for winter time. Few courts for night time. People would play the sport year-round all day if Boulder could accommodate it. 1050 We need more specific designated pickleball courts and improvements made on e siting shared courts 1051 Rehabbed courts now better. Need more indoor courts! 1052 Rec center has lighting. Hope for more courts around town with better conditions. Really need an option for covered courts in the winter with Rocky Mountain Tennis Center going away. 1053 Before all this noise ordinance stuff, I liked the accesability of the pickleball courts. Access to reserve courts online. I hope that there will be a large number of Pickleball courts available at all 3 rec centers and easy access to reserve courts 1054 drop-in open play for pickleball 1055 I'm glad that they finally resurfaced Palo and Centennial Middle School (which I realize aren't Parks and Rec). I would love, love, love to have a tennis facility that has dedicated tennis and pickleball courts, both indoor and outdoor. 1056 I have enjoyed playing pickleball with friends and at drop-in. Unfortunately drop-in is now so crowded on weekends (the only days I can participate) that it's almost not worth going. In addition a few people are reserving courts for private play during drop-in times which further crowds the many players there for drop-in. As far as the reservation system, it should be possible to cancel court reservations 24-hour in advance and either get a refund or credit toward future reservation. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 315 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 82 1057 Hope to see new tennis courts in Boulder 1058 I like that the cost is low and the courts are in good shape. I like that there are both pickleball and tennis courts. I like the reservation system though the website could be more user friendly. 1059 We need indoor courts that are affordable to the average citizen 1060 Fresh surface north bldr rec center good, reserving is tough, need permanent PBall courts 1061 They exist 1062 Boulder need to build at least a dozen dedicated outdoor pickleball courts. Ideally, I would like to see more, as well as dedicated indoor pickleball courts and mixed use tennis/pickleball courts. Please give the community more options for playing pickleball! 1063 They’re trying to grapple with current and future demand 1064 I love pickleball, but truly the biggest challenge is booking courts. We set an alarm exactly one week in advance but courts were snagged up instantly. 1065 I like the South Boulder Rec Center courts and how they're not too close to any houses so we're not bothering anyone. Booking courts has become quite competitive, even a week before. It would be amazing if we could get lights at the SBRC courts. Also if possible, expanding the number of pickleball courts would be great. 1066 I like the drop in system, and the reservation system is a lil clunky but works. I hope for dedicated pickleball courts and more of them as there are a lot of people these days. 1067 Future hope is for several more pickleball only courts with wind blocks and lights 1068 Very nice courts, significant hope for many more courts to house the Rocky Mountain tennis program, need for indoor courts in the winter especially for the competitive kids program high school program and HP team at RMTC 1069 LOVE the ability to reserve... this is becoming more and more important as pickleball uses our courts, and tennis courts become less and less available. 1070 I am saddened by the loss of tennis courts in Boulder and Boulder County the last 5 years and the failing condition of the remainting courts.The work put into the Centennial courts was disappointing, as they didn't fully repair before painting, so the cracks and bubbles in the court remain, causing errant balls and dangerous trip hazzards. I have not visited some of the other recently fixed courts so I have been unable to see if they took the same approach. I appreciate they are making the effort to try and keep them playable, but wonder if knowledgable people are involved that understand how to correct the court damage. I am concerned about snow shoveling the courts, I appreciate the efforts of volunteers at EBRC, but hope the methods are monitored to reduce wear and tear damage. It would be great if the city feels it's possible to have permanent water rollers at each site. Lastly I know there is conflict about the use of courts for both sports, as there are USTA rules that then negate their use for tournaments when pickleball lines are on tennis courts. With the loss of the Rocky Mountain Tennis Center, the importance of adding indoor public facilities is so important to the huge number of players in the city and county. I am hopeful the city is considering this for future development. 1071 I like that there is drop in play almost every day. 1072 There needs to be an indoor tennis option for the winter, now that the city is taking the space from RMTC for student hosting 1073 I know you know this already, but losing the courts at CU South and Millenium will be absolutely devastating for Boulder tennis, and that is not even accounting for the needs of pickleball players. PLEASE consider allowing a public/private partnership with a long term lease at Valmont Park or anywhere else. We understand you have limited funds. The community can come through and help fund courts but there is no place to put them outside of Valmont Park. 1074 I like that tennis and Pickelball courts are separate. I think it’s a terrible idea to use tennis courts for pickleball especially if pickleball lines are painted or taped in to tennis courts. 1075 Access to wheelchair tennis instruction and play. Concerned about end to RMTC wheelchair program. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 316 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 83 1076 I enjoy the various locations around town - just wish there were more courts, and more dedicated courts. Such a wonderful and social game - just wish it was easier to find an open court. 1077 The situation is okay now, but was better before we lost half the courts at NBRC. We need designated pickleball courts in an area that will not bother the residents. There are so many players and not near enough places to play. Boulder should be embarrassed that their residents have to drive all the way to Arvada and use the Apex facility. 1078 Im happy there are as many pball courts as there but there are not enough. and we definitely need dedicted pickleball courts 1079 courts are decent quality (when recently patched). most people there are helpful and friendly. Reserved courts morning hours are generally gone within 1 minute after being able to reserve, More courts, of course. Ability to legally give some instruction on some courts/times, 1080 I like the open play, M-F and S&S at the south rec. I hope we can make the north rec open play the same as south rec. We need more courts as some days, there are double or triple number of people than the court. Due the lack of courts, I have to get up early to set everything up at 8 am to reserve the courts. The south court surfaces are in dire condition; all the courts have cracks. We should also open all east courts for pickleball. There are so many newbies; we don't have room for beginners (or challengers). We recently travel to Arvada Apex for pickleball party. We shouldn't have to travel to other city for party...I think that's pathetic. 1081 I mostly play at RMTC 1082 I like the courts that are dedicated to tennis. The East Boulder courts are well designed and appreciate that the have lights 1083 I love that there are courts in multiple parts of town. I do not enjoy the lessons I have taken. For that, Rocky Mountain has been better. I also feel a strong need for Boulder to offer covered courts for year round, weather proof play. 1084 The more I play the more I see the need for expansion of current outdoor and indoor pickleball courts and an INDOOR play reservation system added 1085 We need dedicated pickleball courts and more multi use courts. It’s hard to believe that Boulder falls behind all neighboring towns with PB access thank you 1086 I like that you are addressing needs of citizens 1087 I love playing outdoors and the locations of NBRC, SBRC and Chautauqua are stunning. I’m concerned that we desperately need more pb courts, we need both dedicated and multi-use courts and I’m EXTREMELY confused about this: Fairview is using SBRC’S courts tomorrow and Friday for a tournament. However, they are striped for pb. We’ve been told that the reason all Boulder City tennis courts cannot be multi-use is that then they cannot be used for tournaments Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 317 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 84 1091 In general, the courts are in good condition. I feel that many tennis courts (which I use more often than pickleball) are now being transitioned over to pickleball. This concerns me because I LOVE playing tennis and desire access to courts, often during school hours when I can't play at school courts. I'm also unsure how to use the online reservation system. It would be nice to have clear instructions and a good portal, but I don't even know where to look. 1092 Ability to pick up games with others I meet at the courts. I would like to see the courts better maintained, and at least patch repairs made annually in between resurfacing. 1093 Today, I went to play PB at South Boulder. Fairview had the courts for tennis, and PB had no notice. The availability of courts is a real problem. Chautauqua is used for PB, tennis, and basketball. 99% of the use is PB. The city knows there are dead spots because of inadequate maintenance, and the P&R doesn't seem to care. We need dedicated courts like most other towns and cities in Colorado. Boulder's response to PB is terrible. People of all generations love it, but senior citizens have a sport they can play but does the city care? Evidently not. 1094 Your willingness to find out what is working and not working 1095 Having at least some tennis courts is better than none, but many are in sad shape, and with dangerous cracks. Pickleball, and loss of RMTC and CU South courts, are decreasing tennis availablilty, for students and residents, all over the city. We especially need indoor courts for winter play, and to expand usage into the evening. 1096 In the past I liked the easy availability of tennis courts at SBRC. Unfortunately, nowadays, the courts are mostly taken by pickleball users :( 1097 Boulder is behind almost every other City in CO in its number of dedicated and shared courts. It's inexcusable and our tax dollars should be allocated to offering more courts for this sport which is multi- generational and affordable to all income levels, which would be most of Boulder. Get going on this now! 1098 Open to the public. To meet demand for tennis we need more tennis court maintenance and repairs. We need more tennis courts! 1099 Some of the courts are in good to great condition to play on. With the loss of the RMTC indoor courts there is no way to play during the winter (meadows and golf club full with long wait list to become a member) 1100 We drive 45 minutes to Arvada to the Apex Tennis Center for group tennis lessons for our two sons (age 13 and 16). This excellent facility has great courts, four indoor courts, bathrooms and water fountains, court lights, and is very busy and well used. It's amazing and sad that we do not have anything like this in Boulder, especially given the high taxes that we pay. Currently, to play indoors people have to join an expensive private club (Meadows, Boulder Country Club, and soon to close RMTC). We are surrounded by towns that have great public facilities - I'm not sure why it's taking so long to build a great tennis facility in Boulder. Is it because we have more bureaucracy and red tape than these other towns? Also, as summer temperatures increase it becomes more important to have indoor courts. It's difficult to play outdoors from June to September due to heat, and again from November to February due to snow and cold. For example, on a sunny 95 degree day the sun adds at least 10 degrees to the real feel, and the hard court adds another 10 degrees. So it feels like 115 degrees on the court in the sun. This is dangerous. This leaves only four months of the year when outdoor courts are reliably useable. It's very important that any plan includes lots of shade and several indoor courts. 1101 Tennis courts in Boulder are often some of the prettiest in the world because of our gorgeous location. I hope and dream that the city will add an indoor/outdoor tennis and racquet complex to rival what communities alike Arvada and South Denver have in Apex and Denver Tennis Park. I hope that the city can partner with BVSD and CU to add public indoor tennis facilities that can be accessed by community members and students. Studies will show that these type of facilities can be not only enormously beneficial but profitable as well. 1102 They are located throughout the city and are usually easy to access. I do feel that there is a very intense need for public indoor tennis courts in Boulder. 1103 Boulder has nice tennis courts, but as Pickleball has grown, there need to be more courts to support both sports. We are losing Rocky Mountain Tennis Club which will be a huge loss to our community of tennis Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 318 Tennis and Pickleball Court System Plan | DRAFT Engagement Summary – Window 1 85 players and put additional strain on the existing city courts. I believe that an indoor tennis and pickleball facility with dedicated courts for both would be a success in our athletic community. Looking to communities like Vail and Steamboat - there should be great model to draw from. Attachment A - Engagement Window 1 Summary 319 TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board SUBJECT: Matters from the Board DATE: November 27, 2023 A.PRAB Recruitment: Prospective Board Member Application Questions The City Clerk’s office requests input on 2024 Board and Commission recruitment applications. The questions below were updated on November 28, 2022. Any further updates to these questions are due by December 1. The anticipated date that applications will be open to the public is December 18. •Why do you want to be on this board and what unique experience or perspective would you bring to its work? •Parks and Recreation has limited resources and is asked to support many different interests and balance many requests to achieve its mission of promoting health and wellbeing for the entire community. Given this, what should the Board consider when allocating its limited resources? •Please review the “Where We are Going” chapter of the 2022 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (starting on page 61), which includes the strategic plan that will guide the department’s investments and decisions for the next 5-7 years. Please share your thoughts on what initiative(s) will be most critical to ensuring Parks and Recreation’s success into the future. •What is your experience using the City of Boulder’s parks and recreation services, facilities, and programs, and how might that inform your efforts on the Board? B.Future meetings coordination and planning: a.Joint Session with Landmarks Board for Civic Historic District b.December Regular Meeting Date c.Study Session Poll Results i.Monday, January 8, 6pm. 1 of 6 responses ii.Monday, February 5, 6pm. 2 of 6 responses iii.Tuesday, February 6, 4pm. 2 of 6 responses iv. Tuesday, February 6, 6pm. 1 of 6 responses v.Discussion Needed: PRAB’s decision is necessary for a Study Session date between February 5, 6pm and February 6, 4pm. C. PRAB Matters (Verbal) 320