Recreation Fees and Residency
We are preparing to increase recreation fees starting Jan. 1, 2025, while prioritizing services for city residents. Like many organizations during this time, our operating costs like maintenance, utilities and staffing are rising.
As Clark County grows, more people who live outside the city are using Vancouver’s community centers and recreation programs. While we welcome everyone to enjoy our facilities, it is essential for us to approach these rising costs and increased demands without imposing a disproportionate burden on Vancouver residents.
- Fees support the maintenance and operation of recreation amenities
- As costs rise, fee adjustments from all users are necessary to sustain quality services
- People who live within Vancouver city limits already invest in our recreation programs through their property taxes, and will experience the smallest fee increase
- Fees for non-residents are being adjusted to more accurately reflect the current cost of maintaining and operating our parks and recreation facilities
- These fee adjustments will help us continue to provide excellent services to our community while ensuring fairness in the distribution of costs
We recognize that any fee increase will be challenging, but we believe it is necessary to maintain quality recreation opportunities for everyone. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to maintain our community assets and provide high quality programming for everyone to enjoy.
2025 Fee Changes
Community Center Membership Fees
Firstenburg Memberships (resident/non-resident)
- Youth: $22/$28
- Adult: $41/$51
- Senior: $34/$43
- Family: $97/$121*
Marshall/Luepke Memberships (resident/non-resident)
- Youth: $21/$26
- Adult: $39/$49
- Senior: $32/$40
- Family: $93/$116*
All Access Membership for Firstenburg and Marshall (resident/non-resident)
- Youth: NA, youth membership automatically provide access to both community centers
- Adult: $45/$56
- Senior: $37/$47
- Family: $107/$113*
*Family membership guidelines are changing. Starting in 2025, they will cover four individuals, up to two adults (ages 19+). If you currently have more than four participants on your family membership, please complete this form or visit your community center to indicate who should be removed from your pass.
Community Center Drop-in Fees
Firstenburg Drop-in (resident/non-resident)
- Ages 0-3: $4/$5
- Ages 4-18: $7/$9
- Ages 19-64: $11/$14
- Ages 65+: $8/$10
Marshall/Luepke Drop-in (resident/non-resident)
- Ages 0-3: $4/$5
- Ages 4-18: $6/$8
- Ages 19-64: $10/$13
- Ages 65+: $7/$9
Beginning in 2025, drop-in users will need a free ActiveNet account with a verified address that indicates whether they are a resident or non-resident.
Recreation Program Fees
The price of recreation classes, activities and camps will increase for all participants to match rising costs.
The costs for non-residents will increase from 15% more than the resident fee, to 25% more. This increase more accurately reflects the total cost of operating these programs and prioritizes services for Vancouver residents.
Recreation Scholarship Access
We are prioritizing the limited scholarship funds available for Vancouver residents. People who live outside Vancouver city limits will no longer be eligible for the Everybody Plays Scholarship in 2025.
Community Center Facility Rental Fees
Facility rental rates at Firstenburg and Marshall will increase by 25% to reflect the rising costs of operating the community centers.
Picnic Shelter and Park Use Permit Fees
Picnic Shelter Reservations
We maintain four covered park picnic shelters that can be reserved for events taking place May 1 – Sept. 30. Reservations for the 2025 season will open Feb. 5 at 9 a.m.
- Fisher Basin Park: $92/$122
- Marshall Park: $92/$122
- LeRoy Haagen Park: $94/$118
- Marine Park: $83/$104
Visit the Picnic Shelter Reservation webpage to learn more.
Park Use Permits
Some events may require a Park Use Permit, which allows use of special items and equipment in the park, describes approved special services and outlines any park staff assistance that may be needed to make your event safe and successful. Applications for 2025 Park Use Permits open in February 2025.
Visit the Park Use Permit webpage to learn more.
Special Event Permit Fees
Special Event Permits are required for any event or activity that occurs on private or public property and affects the ordinary use of public streets, rights-of-ways or sidewalks. This includes but is not limited to fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, parades, athletic events, and fundraising events. The interest form for 2025 events is open through Dec. 31, 2024.
Visit the event planning and permit page for information venue fee sheets.
Check Your Address
To see if you live within Vancouver city limits, you can check your property tax bill or enter your street address in the Vancouver City Limits Map. A flag icon will show your location and confirm if you are inside or outside city limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your question isn’t answered here, please call 360-487-8311 or email parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us for assistance.
Why are Vancouver residents able to register before non-residents?
Early registration for people within city limits is standard for many park and recreation departments across the country. As Vancouver grows and interest in our programs and services increases throughout the region, there is a need to prioritize access to Vancouver taxpayers before opening it to the broader public.
I live in Vancouver. How do I take advantage of early registration and/or lower fees?
Benefits for residents are provided automatically based on the contact information in your ActiveNet registration account. You can check your account information by logging into your account, or by visiting or calling Firstenburg or Marshall community center.
I live in Vancouver and the system isn’t recognizing me as a resident.
First, confirm that the information listed in your registration account is current. If you have moved recently, your account may be reflecting out-of-date information.
If your account information is correct, check your address on the Vancouver City Limits Map to confirm that you are within the incorporated city limits. Addresses in unincorporated Vancouver are not eligible for early registration and lower fees.
If you are still experiencing registration issues, please call Firstenburg or Marshall community center or email parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us.
I live outside Vancouver city limits. Can I still register online?
Yes. The online registration process is the same for all participants. People who live within Vancouver city limits qualify for lower program costs and early registration, but everyone is invited to register for our programs. Visit our registration site for more information about online registration.
Be Recreation Ready
If you already have an ActiveNetwork account, confirm that your household information is correct in our online registration system before you register. This includes checking to see if all family members are listed and if all contact information is correct.
If you have participated in a program, had a Marshall or Firstenburg membership in the past or made a reservation at a picnic shelter or community center, you already have an account with us. If needed, you can enter your email address on the login page and use the ‘forgot your password’ feature to have a temporary password emailed to you.
If this is your first time registering with us, you will need to create an account online.
If you have trouble creating an account or verifying your contact information, please visit or call one of our community centers for assistance.
- Firstenburg Community Center | 700 NE 136th Ave. | 360-487-7001
- Marshall Community Center | 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. | 360-487-7100