Kelowna proposes fee hikes for recreation, arts and culture programs

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Arts and culture programs would also see changes. Adult class fees are proposed to increase from $85 to $90 for a typical eight-week session, while youth classes would go from $45 to $48.

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The city says its rates remain below average when compared to similar municipalities across Canada.

Meeting room rentals are also included in the changes. Small room rates would rise from $20.30 to $22.10 per hour, and larger rooms from $36.50 to $38.90. Event venue rentals, now set at $400 per day, would increase to $475.

Drop-in fees for recreation centres would go up as well — from $5.25 to $5.75 for adults, and from $3.75 to $4.25 for youth.

City staff say the changes are meant to balance affordability with cost recovery, while continuing to support access to community spaces and programs.

If approved, the new bylaw would remain in effect until 2029, with a planned review in 2027.