In response to a projected $800 million budget deficit, San Francisco plans to implement a parking fee of $3 an hour at Golden Gate Park. Tourists and locals have expressed concerns, believing that this could discourage visitors similar to experiences in England. The Recreation and Parks Department seeks additional revenue to avoid significant cuts to staff and maintenance, highlighting a challenging financial landscape with reduced general funds and pressure to sustain park amenities.
"Rec and Parks found some new opportunity for revenue and that allowed them to not have to make all the cuts they would have to make, but there were no good options."
"They can go look for money somewhere else, not where the kids come and they know parents like to come here," said Abigail Enriquez, a San Francisco resident.
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