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San Francisco Considers Controversial Parking Fees in Golden Gate Park

4/22/2025

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To tackle a looming budget deficit, San Francisco's Rec and Parks Department is eyeing a controversial plan to introduce parking fees in Golden Gate Park, potentially raking in $10 million each year. However, some commissioners are pushing back, worried that this move could restrict access for visitors seeking the park's natural beauty.

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To tackle a looming budget deficit, San Francisco's Rec and Parks Department is eyeing a controversial plan to introduce parking fees in Golden Gate Park, potentially raking in $10 million each year. However, some commissioners are pushing back, worried that this move could restrict access for visitors seeking the park's natural beauty.