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Parks moving toward cashless systems, proposes rental piers and new security role

Muncie Park and Recreation Board · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Parks staff announced plans to transition to a cashless point-of-sale this summer, pilot daily rental piers and asked the board to consider creating a full‑time security position to cover evening hours at lake properties.

Parks staff told the board April 21 they plan to shift park payments to a cashless point‑of‑sale tied to reservation software this season, pilot daily rental piers and are seeking a permanent security presence to address late‑night issues at park water facilities.

Taylor Beard, delivering the Prairie Creek report, said the department is integrating a new reservation and payment system so most beach and launch transactions will be card or phone‑based. "The biggest reason for that is we've got a lot of cash and I…

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