There will likely be a lot of discussion this election regarding neighborhood versus regional recreational services.  APEX, for the most part, has implemented a more sub-regional recreational strategy.  That is, APEX has centralized and offered services so that it can operate efficiently and provide high quality recreational services to as many people as possible.   An opposing position, although more expensive, would be to build neighborhood recreation centers across the district that would provide fitness, swimming, and other recreational activities.  The reality of this position is that is not financially feasible to build neighborhood recreational centers and maintain existing APEX facilities and programs without a tremendous tax increase to the Arvada Community !!  The other option, of course, would be to provide a neighborhood center in only one neighborhood while hood-winking the rest of the district community into thinking theirs is just around the corner.    This strategy would also be devastating to the existing sub-regional facilities.

Since the APEX District is only 30% supported by district property taxes the remaining 70% must be generated by fees, fundraising programs, adverstising, and partnerships.   The APEX staff work hard every day to keep fees low, stay within budget and be fiscally smart, and yet provide the best possible recreational programs possible to our community.