Ahead of holiday weekend, San Marcos starts charging nonresidents to park at popular tubing spot - Austin Monitor
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Parking fees for nonresidents at City Park, effective July 1, 2025, will help fund park improvements and operations associated with the San Marcos River. Residents can park for free if they register their vehicles. Fees are set at $5 per hour, with payment options provided via kiosks or an app. Significant discussions and approvals led to this paid parking initiative, which utilizes license plate recognition to track vehicle compliance. Noncompliance results in a $100 citation, while the data is restricted to park department use only.
Parking fees for nonresidents at City Park, effective July 1, 2025, are aimed at supporting park improvements and operations for the San Marcos River access.
The implementation of the City Park paid parking initiative represents a significant milestone, endorsed by multiple city boards to generate revenue for parks.
The city is committed to using parking fees towards maintaining river stewardship while enhancing public access and enjoyment of the parks.
License plate recognition technology will track vehicles entering and exiting to ensure compliance with parking fees, with fines imposed for nonpayment.
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