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Skagit County holds three park fee hearings; proposed campground, playfield and picnic-shelter rate changes to reach consent agenda
Summary
Skagit County Parks and Recreation presented proposed adjustments to camping, playfield and picnic-shelter fees Aug. 19; the department said new reservation software and rising costs motivate modest fee increases and the proposals will be routed to the consent agenda for adoption.
Skagit County Parks and Recreation presented a package of proposed fee schedule revisions at three consecutive public hearings Aug. 19 that would affect Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Grady Lake and Sauk Park campgrounds, county playfields including the Skagit Valley playfield complex, and county picnic shelters.
Bridal Adams, director of Skagit County Parks and Recreation, and Marie Henry, the department’s admin and projects manager, told commissioners the proposed changes were developed after comparing local providers and state rates. Adams said the department aims to remain competitive while…
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