Varnamtown launches paid parking at boat ramp

Varnamtown launches paid parking at boat ramp

VARNAMTOWN, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Varnamtown is implementing a new paid parking system at its public boat ramp starting this season. The policy is in effect from May 5, 2025, through October 15, 2025, with enforcement taking place daily between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Two separate lots have been designated for use: The parking lot at the corner of Fisherman Road and Old River Road is reserved for Varnamtown property owners only. The lot acro…

Balboa Park Paid Parking Skeptics Eye Tourist Traffic to Spare Local Park Goers

At a Tuesday budget meeting, San Diego city councilmembers echoed the sentiments of residents angry about a plan to implement paid parking at Balboa Park.The common ground? Keep parking free, unless you’re a tourist.Tourists, in this case, aren’t just “zonies,” but also residents of nearby cities such as Chula Vista and La Mesa who share at least one thing in common: their local tax dollars don’t support the park.A city parking study shows 13 to…