Bolstered by results from last summer’s survey of the public’s vision for Sunset Beach and Lakeside Park that showed a clear majority of respondents do not support paid parking, on Monday the council will hear a recommendation from City staff to…impose paid parking at Sunset Beach and Lakeside Park.
At three bucks an hour and a maximum of three hours of parking, the City recognizes this might be a bit steep for some residents. They also acknowledge that the move will create parking chaos in the nearby neighbourhoods. But Merriton Councilor Greg Miller urged Council to adopt the ‘Keg’ option to relieve parking problems at city beaches. “Once we pave over Mt. Locks Park, we’ll have lots of free parking spots at the Keg,” says Miller. “Sure it’s a long way from Sunset Beach, but I mean with the money you’ll save, you could enjoy a steak dinner after a day at the beach. Besides, what good is a park if you can’t park on it?” Miller also pointed out that forcing beachgoers to rely on foot transport to cover the 12 kilometers to the beach would fit right into the City’s Climate Crisis Action Plan.
The City has refused to confirm or deny reports of other revenue-generating strategies being considered, including charging dog owners for walking their pets. Suggested fees range from a dollar an hour for Chihuahuas up to $5 an hour for Great Danes.
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