Do city leaders realize how harmful Balboa Park plan would be?

Do city leaders realize how harmful Balboa Park plan would be?

Re “Major cuts proposed for parks, bathrooms as San Diego wrestles with budget” (May 10): As a volunteer ambassador at Balboa Park, I am truly shocked at two planned changes — paying to park and reducing the number of restrooms. At my information kiosk alone, I greet 200 to 400 visitors each day and the Visitor Center handles many more. The park runs on the services of more than 300 volunteers.  I have spoken to volunteers and employees (who wor…

Morning Report: Yes, San Diego Can Charge for Parking in Balboa Park

Free parking in Balboa Park may soon become a thing of the past; something we reminiscently tell our out-of-town family members about when we take them to visit the historic landmark.“You know, parking used to be free here,” we’ll say.Discussions about potentially charging for parking at Balboa Park are ongoing, but our Bella Ross dug into one of the big questions she’s been hearing about the proposal: Does the city charter allow San Diego to ch…