1. Parks and Economic Development
Parks and Recreation Commission February 7, 2013

2. Parks and Economic Development
Economic Development Committee Recommendation
Already discussed: Sports Fields concessions
Topics: naming rights, advertising, concessions in other parks, tournaments, etc.

3. Concessions G & G Dogs @ Woodinville Sports Fields
Concessions at other parks
Types of concessions

4. Advertising Naming rights In-Kind Advertising
Ads on furniture, buildings, fences, etc.

5. Tournaments One day or multi-day Brings in teams from out of the area
Space considerations
What brings in revenue?
Hotel stays
Restaurants
Retail shopping
Transportation
- ie Battle of Bothell
- usually need multiple fields

6. Parks and Recreation Revenues
2011/2012 actual is Sports Fields rental and lighting fees.
2009/2010 includes recreation program, facility rental, and passive park rental fees.
The revenues came in $15,000 over forecast. Budget was $265,000; actual was $280,000
Forecast for is $268,000

7. Tournaments - Challenges
Competing with other fields/jurisdictions
Costs – increased traffic, limited parking, restroom facilities, increased maintenance costs
Limited scheduling availability
Inadequate for some adult tournaments
Equipment needs – fencing
Management
- Bothell/Wellington Hills/high school
- Increased use also increases our maintenance costs – Sports fields costs in 2011 were $274,000
- most of the times desirable for tournaments are already booked – we’re already bringing in revenue for regular uses
- inadequate for some types of adult tournaments
- additional equipment needs, ie fencing for softball tournaments
- who manages? City not equipped to play a management role

8. Tournaments - Opportunities
Untapped sports and activities
Cooperating with other fields/jurisdictions
Economic benefits versus financial benefits
Free times in July-August
Celebrate Woodinville festival
- Lacrosse is growing, cricket, softball
- Bothell, Wellington Hills
- Probably won’t see a financial boon to the City, maybe some increased revenue to businesses; feel good
- Have availability on weekends in July and August – end of season for many sports, kids out of school, etc.
- Currently charge same rate for any type of field use – should the rates be different for tournaments? Offer some kind of package deal?

9. For Discussion
Should the City offer advertising and/or naming rights for park facilities?
Should the City pursue more concessions operations?
Should the City pursue/make accommodations for more sports tournaments?