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Parks commission debates charging for event parking, forwards code change to county board
Summary
The Winnebago County Parks Commission reviewed proposed changes to chapter 19.12 to allow charging for parking at special events, heard an amendment to cap per-car fees at $5 and agreed to forward the proposal to the county board for further review; commissioners stressed the need for a clear special-event definition and advance notice to organizers.
The Winnebago County Parks Commission discussed proposed revisions to chapter 19.12 to authorize parking fees for special events in county parks and voted to forward the changes to the county board for consideration.
Director (Speaker 1) outlined the edits and said the department plans to pilot parking fees with local organizers such as United Soccer and local rugby groups in 2026, then report back in the fall. "Special event means any planned occurrence on county owned parkland including, but not limited to, parades, gatherings, festivals, and athletic events which is not within the normal and ordinary use…
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