Paid parking pilot at Dinky Dock and the dog park
Summary
Non-residents would pay $2-$3/hour (or $20/day flat) at Dinky Dock and Lake Baldwin Park starting Spring 2027, while Winter Park residents park free with online registration. The commission advanced it to Phase 2 despite dog-park advocates' objections.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city expects net positive revenue; vendor transaction fees of $0.25-$0.35 are passed to parkers.
Winter Park taxpayers, who stop subsidizing park upkeep used heavily by non-residents.
Non-resident dog park and boat ramp users, including Orlando and College Park neighbors who volunteer at and donate to the park.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Sep 9, 2026
Non-residents would pay $2-$3/hour (or $20/day flat) at Dinky Dock and Lake Baldwin Park starting Spring 2027, while Winter Park residents park free with online registration. The commission advanced it to Phase 2 despite dog-park advocates' objections.
City Commission - Aug 27, 2026
A pay-parking pilot for non-residents at Dinky Dock and the dog park will come before the commission in September, with free parking for residents, license-plate-reader enforcement, and revenue estimates staff openly called guesses.
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