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HEALTH & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 MEETING BEGINS AT 12:00 P.M. IN-PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL OR VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM
COMMITTEE MEETING BEGINS AT 12:00 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. MINUTES 3.1 Approval of the March 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes 4. PUBLIC COMMENT – PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. The speaker may be given one (1) additional minute subject to Committee approval. 5. BUSINESS ITEMS 5.1 Health & Rec Committee Update 5.2 Recreation Department Update 5.3 2025 Recreation Department Annual Report 6. OTHER BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS 7. ADJOURN
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
HEALTH & RECREATION COMMITTEE
MAY 19, 2026
MICHAEL LABAGH,
RECREATION DIRECTOR
HEALTH & REC COMMITTEE UPDATE
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
•Welcome to our new members!
•Current member terms:
•Nancy Tashman - March 2027
•Patricia Nolan - March 2027
•Amy Cramer Phillips - March 2027
•Derek George - March 2027
•Kathleen Walsh – May 2028
•Gregg Cooper - May 2028
•Lisa Post - May 2028
•Michael Lindholm - May 2028
•Mildred Soza Torrez -May 2028
HEALTH & REC COMMITTEE UPDATE
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
2026 Committee Goals
•Review & provide feedback on preliminary park plans in Village at Avon
•Act as community ambassador for rec center remodel/expansion
•Encourage multi-generational approach with facility, service & program
expansion
•Actively promote community engagement (AvonLIVE! concerts, Wildridge
Park redevelopment, etc.) and encourage community participation.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
Welcome to our newest full-time
staff members!
Maggie Sherrill,
Aquatics Supervisor – Operations
Nick Klauss,
Recreation Services Coordinator
RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
2025 | 2026
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
Month Avg Daily
Visits
Total Monthly
Visits
Admissions
Revenue
January 660 | 637 20,490 | 19,777 $120,067 | $137,322
February 624 | 643 17,477 | 18,005 $113,049 | $112,113
March 632 | 597 19,612 | 18,515 $133,344 | $118,280
April 507 | 492 15,229 | 14,771 $80,003 | $97,171
May 311 9,649 $65,701
June 467 14,013 $102,228
July 508 15,755 $115,821
August 504 15,643 $106,360
September 462 13,870 $81,966
October 417 12,936 $81,726
November 481 14,426 $279,194
December 594 18,421 $188,247
RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
Rec Center Spring
Closure, May 2-8
•Deep cleaning
•Repair & maintenance
•Building access
controls
•Lifeguard office
updates
•Office flooring
replacement
RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
Rec Center Spring Closure,
Staff Training
RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
Eagle County Bike Safety Education Campaign Update
•Print materials being distributed & social media campaign scheduled
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
Aquatics Area Remodel Paused
Tentative timeline:
•Design completion Summer/
Fall 2026
•Solicit project bids Fall/Winter 2026
•Pool Area Closes & Construction
Begins April 2027
•Project webpage
RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
Eaglebend Park Reopens June 2026
•Ribbon Cutting scheduled for
Tuesday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m.
•Updates include:
•Playground
•Swing set
•Natural play zone
•Picnic shelter
•Water fountain
RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE
THANK YOU!
Health & Recreation Committee Meeting
May 19, 2026
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
MAY 12, 2026
MICHAEL LABAGH,
RECREATION DIRECTOR
RECREATION DEPARTMENT MISSION, VISION & VALUES
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our Mission is to foster a strong sense of belonging by providing safe, accessible, diverse
programs and services that promote the physical and mental well-being of our community.
VISION STATEMENT:
Our Vision is to be the heart of a thriving community, while enhancing our facilities, programs
and services that create valuable recreational opportunities and memorable experiences for
everyone.
VALUES:
COMMUNITY, TEAMWORK, COURAGE
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
•12 full-time staff
•90-130 part-time staff
•Seven Divisions
•Administration
•Guest Services
•Fitness
•Youth Programs
•Adult Programs
•Aquatics
•Community Swim
Program
ORGANIZATION CHART
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
FACILITY USE & ACCESS
•Avon Recreation Center
•Fitness & Aquatics
•Avon Elementary School Gymnasium
•Youth & Adult programming
•Homestake Peak School Gymnasium
•Adult programming
•Park Picnic Shelters
•Open use, group reservations
•Nottingham Lake, Swim Beach & Metcalf Cabin
•Open use, boat rentals, ice skating and
other department programming
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS - OVERVIEW
•Standard & Avon Resident
rates offered
•209,193 visitor check ins
•$1,432,115 admissions
revenue
•75% of total
revenue for the
department
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS - VISITATION
•348 operating days
•601 visitors per day average
•Average daily visitation per
season:
•Nov-Apr: 659
•Jun-Aug: 562
•May, Sep, Oct: 508
•*Facility maintenance
closures held in Spring & Fall
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS - MEMBERSHIPS
•13,616 total
memberships
•62% male
38% female
•Average age: 37
•Membership
revenue:
$786,504
•Black Friday Sale
revenue:
$80,201
(10% of membership
revenue)
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS – PUNCH PASS
•2,450 punch
passes sold
•Total punch pass
revenue:
$366,937
•Black Friday Sale
punch pass
revenue:
$125,898
(34% of punch
pass revenue)
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS – DAILY RATE
•22,030 Daily
Rates
processed
•Daily Rate
revenue:
$288,470
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
RECREATION CENTER ADMISSIONS – MERCHANDISE
•Merchandise revenue:
$8,348
•Top selling items:
1. Swim Goggles
2. Water Bottle
3. Swim Cap
4. Gymshark Shorts
5. Hooded Sweatshirt
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
FITNESS PROGRAMMING
•Personal Training – 343 sessions
•InBody Body Composition Scale
•Individual Tests – 91 registrants
•Adult Fat Loss/Muscle Gain
Competitions – 27 registrants
•Adult Fitness Orientations
•Teen Fitness Onboarding Program
•QiGong & Heels Dance class additions
•30+ weekly fitness classes
•Yoga, Spin, HIIT & Dance
•On-Demand Fitness
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
FITNESS PROGRAMMING
•30+ weekly fitness classes
•Average Group Fitness
Class Attendance
•Yoga: 20
•HIIT: 5
•Spin: 5
•Dance: 13
Country Dance: 7
•Older Adult Mobility: 11
•Barre: 8
•Water Aerobics: 9
•Pilates: 6
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMMING
•State Licensed Childcare Programs
•Afterschool – 165 days
Max 30 kids/day | Avg 15 kids
•School’s Out Camp – 29 days
Max 30 kids/day | Avg 24 kids
•Summer Camp – 48 days
Max 60 kids/day | Avg 46 kids
•Our services support 180+ families
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Kids Night Out Programs
•Kids Swim Night Out – 5 days
Max 30 kids/day | Avg 13 kids
•Kids Nerf Night Out – 7 days
Max 30 kids/day | Avg 25 kids
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
ADULT & FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Diverse Program Offerings Include:
•MVPeeWees - Preschool Sports
•Tots N Trails Outdoor Crafts
•Mother’s Day Blooms & Brushes
•Kid’s Dunk-N-Dash Race Series
•Pumpkin Fun Run & Haunted
Metcalf Cabin
•Turkey Trot 2k & 5k
•Adult Day Trips
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
ADULT PROGRAMMING - SPORTS
•Leagues: Kickball, Pickleball, Dodgeball & Sand
Volleyball
•Clinics & Private Lessons: Tennis & Pickleball
•105 private lessons conducted
•Tournaments: Pickleball, Volleyball & Basketball
•Drop-In Sports
•Average attendance: 16 participants/day
•Pickleball – Mondays & Saturdays
•Volleyball – Tuesdays
•Futsal - Wednesdays
•Basketball – Thursdays
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
ADULT PROGRAMMING - AQUATICS
•Adult Learn-to-Swim
•9 classes | 34 registrants
•Dunk-N-Dash Summer Race Series – Mondays
•8 races | 56 registrants
•Drop-In Sports
•Winter Masters Swimming – Mon/Wed/Fri
•5-9 participants
•Summer Open Water Swim – Thursdays
•8 drop-in days | 48 registrants
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
AQUATICS PROGRAMMING
•Group Swim Lessons
•Parent/Child (6 months – 36 months)
22 classes | 83 registrants
•Preschool (3-5 years old)
35 classes | 99 registrants
•Youth (6-12 years old)
38 classes | 142 registrants
•Private Swim Lessons – 302 lessons
•Swim Team
•Recreational – 10-20 participants
•Competitive – 25-30 participants
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
AQUATICS PROGRAMMING
•Certification Classes
•Lifeguard Training - 4 courses | 22 lifeguards
•Swim Instructor – 1 course | 3 instructors
•Babysitter’s Training – 4 courses | 27 babysitters
•First Aid/CPR/AED – 9 courses | 37 individuals
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
FACILITY RENTALS
•99 picnic shelter rentals
•28 birthday party rentals
•3 fitness studio space rentals
•Lap Pool rentals
•Scuba Diving classes
•Kayak roll classes
•Physical therapy
•Staff training
•$22,555 facility rental revenue
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
FINANCIAL REVIEW - EXPENSES
•$3,037,376 Actual Expenses
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
FINANCIAL REVIEW - REVENUE
•$1,908,299 Total Revenue
•$1,432,115 Admissions Revenue
•$476,184 Program, Rental & Service Revenue
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
FINANCIAL REVIEW – COST RECOVERY
The Recreation Department operates under a program
and service-based cost recovery model, ensuring a
balanced approach between fiscal responsibility and
community accessibility. This model supports equitable
access to essential services while aligning program
pricing with market value and operational costs. Most
programs operate within 100% - 160% cost recovery.
Recreation Department Cost Recovery
•Total Revenue: $1,908,299
•Total Expenses: $3,037,376
•Cost Recovery: 63%
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS
“My son loves Avon Rec! He has so much
fun enjoying after school activities and
loves the fun adventures and trips while at
camp. I am super thankful for Kami and the
team!”
- Karely A
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS
“I played in the Adult mixed partner
pickleball league last Fall. Had a great time
meeting new players and new
neighbors. The program was well run and
the rules were clear. I highly recommend
the Avon Adult Programs for anyone looking
for a bit of adventure.”
- Diane K
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS
It’s gratifying to watch them grow, improve
and become a confident swimmer. I like to
see the students apply what they learned
from what I taught them.”
-Jess S.
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS
“We have been members at the Rec Center
since late 2015. We enjoy using the exercise
equipment. The Rec Center is clean and well
kept. We really do enjoy the very friendly and
helpful staff. They are the best!”
–Kathy & Jim S.
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
2026 RECREATION DEPARTMENT FORECAST
•2026 Goals
•Add programs at a sustainable rate
•Enhance & optimize operations
•Update standard operating
procedures
•Collaborate on Town Park Planning
•Prepare staff for the Certified Parks
& Recreation Professional (CPRP)
program
THANK YOU!
Avon Town Council
May 12, 2026
Michael Labagh
Recreation Director
mlabagh@avon.org
970-748-4446
Visit AvonRec.org to learn
more about our programs,
facilities and services!