Definitions
Resident: An individual who resides within the incorporated area of the Town of Queen Creek (confirm residency with the Do I Live in QC map).
Non-Resident: An individual who does not reside within the incorporated area of the Town of Queen Creek.
Recreation and Aquatic Center or QCRAC: The Recreation and Aquatic Center located at Frontier Family Park, which includes indoor and outdoor spaces, including fitness facilities, gyms, multi-use rooms, pools and water play areas.
Registered Program: A program that requires pre-registration and payment of a fee.
Resident Registration Period: A designated time period during which only residents can register for programs.
Non-Resident Registration Period: A designated time period during which non-residents can register for programs.
Waitlist: A list of individuals who have expressed interest in a program that is currently full.
General Facilities: The common areas of the QCRAC, such as the gym, pool, and other
recreational areas.
Sponsored Guest: A non-resident who is accompanied by a resident and has purchased a day pass.
Non-Resident Policy
Non-Resident Access to Programs, Rentals, and Memberships (excluding QCRAC)
- Program Participation: Non-residents can enroll in registered programs by paying a surcharge of 25% on top of the resident rate. This applies to all programs, including classes, workshops, sports leagues, and special events with fees beginning after June 30, 2025, subject to program availability.
- Facility Rentals: Non-residents can rent facilities by paying a surcharge of 50% on top of the resident rate. This applies to all facilities, including sports fields/courts, meeting rooms, ramadas, and splash pads, subject to facility availability.
- Membership/Pass Purchase: There are no membership or pass opportunities at this time.
Non-Resident Access to QCRAC Programs, Memberships, and Rentals
- Program Participation: Non-residents can enroll in registered programs offered at the QCRAC by paying a surcharge of 25% on top of the resident rate. This applies to all programs, including classes, workshops, sports leagues, and special events, subject to program availability.
- Facility Rentals: Non-residents are not eligible to rent facilities (rooms, ramadas, pools) within the Recreation and Aquatic Center. Non-residents may participate in events hosted in rental spaces booked by residents (e.g. aquatic ramada rental for a birthday party during open swim).
- Membership/Pass Purchase: Non-residents are not eligible to purchase any membership or pass that provides access to the QCRAC facilities or amenities outside of registered programs. This includes day passes, monthly, quarterly, or annual memberships, and any other access-related passes.
- Guest Passes: Queen Creek residents may sponsor a non-resident day pass for
up to two non-resident guests. The Queen Creek resident must be present at the
time of purchase.
Non-Resident Program Registration Procedures
It is the policy of the Town of Queen Creek to permit non-residents to participate in
registered programs, having paid the resident rate plus non-resident surcharge and
followed the non-resident registration timeline.
- Program Registration: Non-residents may register for programs during a specified non-resident registration period, which begins after the initial resident-only registration period. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to program availability.
- Waitlists: Non-residents may join waitlists for full programs. If a spot becomes available and there are no residents on the list, non-residents will be notified in the order they were added to the waitlist.
Non-Resident QCRAC Facility Access During Programs
- Program-Specific Access: Non-residents may access the QCRAC facilities only during the times of their registered programs. They must check in at the front desk and may only use the facilities directly related to their registered program.
- No General Access: Non-residents are not permitted to use the general facilities, such as the gym, pool, or other recreational areas, outside of their registered program area and time. The exception to this is if the non-resident has been sponsored by a resident and has purchased a day pass for entry.
