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Parks and Recreation reports heavy summer use; fees, grooming routes and leases under review

5419848 · July 17, 2025
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Parks and Recreation director reported significant summer recreation use across county sites, outlined fee structures, and said grooming routes, recreation leases and a waterways ordinance amendment will return to board for public hearings or further action.

Valley County Parks and Recreation Director Rector Bingaman told commissioners on July 16 that recreation sites across the county have seen increased use and that staff are working on fee structures, grooming routes, leases and several pending ordinances.

Bingaman said Brush Creek’s campground has six sites with a $10-per-night fee and that other sites use an annual pass or $5 per car per launch fee. He said the department plans to begin selling longer-term…

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