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Plain City Council narrows campground stays, votes winter closure and 30-day consecutive limit at Pastime Park
Summary
After lengthy debate, the Plain City Council approved several immediate changes to Pastime Park campground rules, including a January–March 2026 winter closure and a new limit of 30 consecutive days per stay; councilmembers also discussed resident variance options and reservation windows.
The Plain City Council voted to restrict long-term camping at Pastime Park and to close the campground for January, February and March 2026 while staff finalize a broader rule update. The council also approved a separate restriction limiting consecutive camping to 30 days.
The changes follow extended discussion among council members and comments from residents about balancing recreational use with concerns about long-term occupancy. Craig (resident) told the council, "We all want the same thing, safe, vibrant, well maintained, Pastime Park that serves as a gathering place for families," and urged a resident-priority variance and clearer manager discretion.
Why it matters: The council framed the changes as an effort to preserve the campground as a recreational amenity for Plain City residents while reducing instances of semi-permanent occupancy that officials said…
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