📄 The discounted pass isn’t going away — and changing it wouldn’t help PTC or PP&R.
“There’s been a rumor that PP&R might remove or change the discounted pass. The simple reality is: removing the discount does NOT benefit PTC or PP&R in any way.”
- The discounted pass is funded by the City, not by PTC or PP&R.
If the discount goes away, the City simply pays less subsidy.
PTC and PP&R do not receive any extra money. - PTC still would not have funds for repairs or maintenance.
Changing the discount does not create capital funding.
It does not fix the bubble, the roof, or the building. - The 2025 Parks Levy requires affordability.
The discounted pass is part of that voter‑approved commitment.
Any major change would require legal review and City Council approval. - Cutting the discount would hurt low‑income players but give nothing back to PTC or PP&R.
It reduces access but does not improve the Tennis Center’s budget. - This is why the rumor doesn’t make sense.
PP&R gains nothing.
PTC gains nothing.
The building remains unfunded either way.
Additional context:
PP&R does need to address the PTC budget — but neither changing the discounted pass nor handing operations to USTA would help. In both cases, PP&R and PTC would end up with less money, not more. These ideas don’t solve the real issue: the Tennis Center needs stable capital funding for repairs and long‑term maintenance.
Bottom line:
The discounted pass is unlikely to disappear. At most, PP&R might adjust some rules — but removing or significantly altering it would not solve any repair or maintenance issue for PTC, nor any budget issue for PP&R.
Closing paragraph:
This is an important moment for the Tennis Center: With so much uncertainty and no permanent PP&R director in place, it helps to have more players informed and involved. The petition gives our community a clear, constructive way to show that PTC matters and that both affordability and building maintenance need attention. Staying engaged now ensures our voices are ready when PP&R begins making decisions.