Winter Park considers paid parking at 2 popular parks
Winter Park considers paid parking at 2 popular parks
Winter Park commissioners will consider a proposal Wednesday to launch a six-month pilot program that would bring paid parking to two of the city's most popular parks.
WINTER PARK, Fla. - Winter Park commissioners will consider a proposal Wednesday to launch a six-month pilot program that would bring paid parking to two of the city's most popular parks.
If approved, the pilot program is expected to begin in spring 2027.
Local perspective:
Under the proposal, visitors parking at Dinky Dock Park and Lake Baldwin Park would pay through QR codes, text-to-pay or a mobile app. Winter Park residents would continue to park for free but would be required to register their vehicles in advance through a new online portal.
City officials said the program is intended to better manage parking demand, improve traffic flow and generate revenue for local services and infrastructure.
Some non-residents, however, said the change could discourage people from visiting the parks.
"It's probably going to cause a lot of people to go to a different location in Central Florida because they may disagree that they have to pay for parking," said visitor Aidan Janes.
The city has not announced how much non-residents would be charged.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the City of Winter Park and residents and non-residents of the city.