Alpharetta raises parks program fees

The Alpharetta City Council approved an increase in fees Monday for participants in two instructional recreation programs at city facilities and rental at two fields. The fee increases are based on comparisons with neighboring parks programs, city officials said.

Fees for gymnastics will increase $1 to $9 per hour for residents and $1.50 to $13.50 per hour for non-residents. Instructional sports program for youth age 4 to 14 will increase to $9 per hour for residents and to $13.50 per hour for non-residents.

Council members also set fees for use of two fields at the Milton Center at $75 per hour for the stadium field and $50 an hour for the practice field. Non-residents will pay 25 percent additional.