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San Marcos Parks Charge Out-of-Towners | Texas News
San Marcos is turning Rio Vista Park into a pay-to-play destination for out-of-towners this summer, charging $5 on busy weekends and holidays to fund upkeep and manage crowds — already raking in over $83K from 16K tickets sold. Locals still get in free with registration. The city’s pilot program is off to a strong start, with tweaks like online-only ticketing smoothing the process, and staff reporting less visible trash — though tiny litter like bottle caps remains a challenge. On July Fourth alone, they sold nearly 2,400 tickets for $12K. With annual park costs exceeding $500K, officials…
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