New fees for boat launch and splash pad?
Summary
Residents want to charge non-residents at the boat launch and add small splash pad fees, but DEP grant restrictions block fees at Porter Park. Staff are hunting for the original Wayside Park deed agreement to see if there's a way around it.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The splash pad costs roughly $30,000 a year to run; per-guest fees of $2–$3 were floated to make it self-sustaining.
Residents tired of picking up trash and footing the whole bill for facilities used heavily by out-of-towners.
Non-resident boaters and visitors who currently use the launch and splash pad for free.
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