Little River Springs now charging for entry

[Manatee Diver]

So apparently the park is now charging for entry, $5 for vehicle with an annual pass available for $125.

 

[Blackcrusader]

Sounds reasonable.

 

[Manatee Diver]

Sounds reasonable.

I don't have a problem with them charging as it might limit the number of people in the park and might result in them actually caring about crime and trash. I just wish the annual pass was more reasonable. You have to go every other week to get your money's worth, which isn't always possible due to flooding.

I think $60 would be an easier sale, even at that price I may not visit enough to break even but I would be willing to forgo that in exchange for the convenience sort of like what I do with the Florida State Parks which also charges $60 for an annual pass.

 

[tstormdiver]

Personally I have no issues with monetarily supporting the springs I dive in. Yeah, the $125, seems a bit steep.

 

[azstinger11]

Assuming this is a city/county run park and the Florida state park pass wouldn't work here?

 

[rjack321]

Assuming this is a city/county run park and the Florida state park pass wouldn't work here?

its a Suwannee County park, not run by the State

 

[kensuf]

I don't have a problem with them charging as it might limit the number of people in the park and might result in them actually caring about crime and trash. I just wish the annual pass was more reasonable. You have to go every other week to get your money's worth, which isn't always possible due to flooding.

I think $60 would be an easier sale, even at that price I may not visit enough to break even but I would be willing to forgo that in exchange for the convenience sort of like what I do with the Florida State Parks which also charges $60 for an annual pass.

If you aren't happy with it, don't buy one. Problem solved.

Personally, I'm glad they have hired a park attendant for the weekends and I'm happy to pay the user fee associated with it to help off-set the costs.

 

[SubseaSports]

For the locals that swim there this is a big deal.
I call bs on 'it's to help you' reasoning of the county. Ginnie is safe place, right? Yes I know the latter is privately owned.
Royal will be next...
End rant/

Apparently, veterans can get a free pass.

 

[rddvet]

If you aren't happy with it, don't buy one. Problem solved.

Personally, I'm glad they have hired a park attendant for the weekends and I'm happy to pay the user fee associated with it to help off-set the costs.

Wow. Me too. I didn't realize that they'd done that but I like it. I avoid LR because we're mostly diving weekends and the crowds suck. Having a little crowd control is nice. Plus some of the sunbathers will choose to go elsewhere.

 

[PEDiver]

That seems perfectly reasonable if it will help with general upkeep and crowd control. Just like I have no issue paying a few bucks to dive Peacock.