Harry Harris Park paid parking
Summary
The county is close to finalizing an agreement for a parking management app and enforcement, starting with paid parking at Harry Harris Park — $5 for two hours, $2 an hour after — with exemptions for residents, military, and disabled permit holders. Expansion to other parks could follow if the pilot works.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $400,000 a year in potential parking revenue if expanded to all parks with everyone paying.
Residents with proof of local residency are exempt, and parks get new maintenance revenue.
Visitors and non-exempt users would pay new parking fees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Oct 21, 2026
Starting around January, Harry Harris Park will use a Premium Parking app — $40 for boat trailers, $60 on holidays, $5 for the first two hours of parking. Monroe County residents, property owners, active-duty military, disabled veterans, and disabled permit holders park free. The toll booth goes away.
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 9, 2026
The county is close to finalizing an agreement for a parking management app and enforcement, starting with paid parking at Harry Harris Park — $5 for two hours, $2 an hour after — with exemptions for residents, military, and disabled permit holders. Expansion to other parks could follow if the pilot works.
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