Board approves exploratory canoe/kayak permit pilot to track users, waive first-year fee
Feb 17, 2026
The board authorized friends/staff to pursue a canoe and kayak permit pilot—initial year likely free of charge—so the park can track use and assess responsibilities before considering fees or enforcement changes.
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Board members discussed and authorized a pilot permit program for canoes and kayaks at the park. Friends and staff reported they will not charge a permit fee in the first year; the goal is to track who is using watercraft, gather usage data and assess responsibilities before proposing any permanent fee structure.
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