Parks staff propose modest fee increases, new equestrian pass for 2027
Marathon County parks staff proposed mostly 3% fee increases for 2027 and recommended a $2-per-night nonresident camping line item, simplified camping fees (electric vs non-electric) and a new equestrian season pass ($20) and daily pass ($5).
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Jamie, speaking for Parks, Recreation and Forestry, reviewed a proposed 2027–2028 fee schedule at the Sept. 1 meeting and said most fees were adjusted by 3% over 2026 to align with direction from the county board. Jamie said boat-launch fees are not being increased because they are currently recovering full cost, and Mountain-Bay State Trail fees are set by the DNR rather than the county.
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