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#61 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 02 December 2020 - 09:12 AM

The Capital Regional District is contributing $2 million and partnering with the Habitat Acquisition Trust to ensure a 20-hectare property remains untouched forest land.

 

In total, $3.4 million will be spent to acquire the Mountain Road Forest property, which is situated between Beaver Lake and Prospect Lake, just west of Interurban Road.

https://www.timescol...nich-1.24248883

 

 

 

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#62 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 24 February 2021 - 06:07 AM

The Capital Regional District’s parks committee meets today to consider implementing parking fees at nine more area parks.

 

 

At present, only Thetis Lake and Sooke Potholes have parking fees, which are seasonal and in effect from May 1 to Sept. 30. The cost is $2.25 a day or $20 for a season’s pass.

 

https://www.timescol...each-1.24286135

 

i think it would be very good if the season pass is transferable - or can be used at all CRD parks.  or even all municipal parks too where there is a parking fee.  not sure if there are any.  willows beach should be paid parking.   with revenues to fund improvements.


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#63 lanforod

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Posted 24 February 2021 - 12:01 PM

For some places, parking is totally inadequete; like Mt Work.



#64 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 24 February 2021 - 12:14 PM

For some places, parking is totally inadequete; like Mt Work.

 

in those cases we need to blast out more revenue generators parking spaces.


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Posted 24 February 2021 - 01:24 PM

Inadequate parking, no crappers, poorly marked trails, no on-site locations to pick up trail maps, and on and on it goes ... if you're going to charge  for something, you'd better actually have something facility-wise to offer your paying customer.

 

And not to put too fine a point on it, but we already pay through the nose for these parks with our taxes ... it's just because the CRD taxes shows up as a single line item (which is a whole other story) that you don't get to see the specific break-down ... but you DO pay.


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#66 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 24 February 2021 - 01:32 PM

And not to put too fine a point on it, but we already pay through the nose for these parks with our taxes ... it's just because the CRD taxes shows up as a single line item (which is a whole other story) that you don't get to see the specific break-down ... but you DO pay.

 

but i pay even if i never visit a park.  that's why pay parking is a good idea.  bike there and it's no fee.

 

and yes they should put decent park trail maps online so you can follow with your phone.



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Posted 25 February 2021 - 06:14 AM

The Capital Regional District’s parks committee declined to endorse parking fees for more local green spaces on Wednesday, instead giving unanimous approval to a motion that acknowledges taxation as the main method of funding park maintenance.

 

 

https://www.timescol...arks-1.24286797



#68 Nparker

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Posted 25 February 2021 - 06:30 AM

So everyone pays, even if you never visit any CRD parks.


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#69 Spy Black

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Posted 25 February 2021 - 07:17 AM

It's always been that way, paying for regional parks through taxation.

 

Not saying it's appropriate for folks who never visit parks, but note that at no point was there ever a suggestion that having folks pay for parking would result in removal of CRD parks tax from ones yearly financial obligations to the CRD.

 

I'd even support a 100% user pay concept for regional parks, although I suspect the reason the powers that be don't ever go there is because parks cost far more to operate than a piddly parking fee could cover. 



#70 On the Level

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Posted 25 February 2021 - 11:55 AM

So everyone pays, even if you never visit any CRD parks.

 

I'm not sure that everyone pays today?  How much of the CRD budget comes from property taxes?  If the CRD had implemented a parking fee, what percentage of people drive to the park vs. bike etc?



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Posted 25 February 2021 - 11:59 AM

but i pay even if i never visit a park.  that's why pay parking is a good idea.  bike there and it's no fee.

 

and yes they should put decent park trail maps online so you can follow with your phone.

Here you go:

https://www.trailfor...&lon=-123.48899


Say, what's that mountain goat doing up here in the mist?

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Posted 24 June 2021 - 01:34 PM

Capital Regional District asks regional park visitors to consider alternatives

https://www.vicnews....r-alternatives/




I don’t understand the article. or headline.

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#73 Rob Randall

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Posted 24 June 2021 - 01:41 PM

If we had a true tabloid the headline would say

 

CRD Parks To Vistors:

DROP DEAD



#74 Nparker

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Posted 24 June 2021 - 01:53 PM

Public parks where the public is no longer welcome.



#75 Mike K.

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Posted 24 June 2021 - 02:01 PM

Vic News is asking its readership to consider alternatives :)

Here’s the release. Where are they saying consider alternatives? The only hint of “alternatives” is a suggestion to visit less frequented parks during busy periods.

Victoria, BC –- The Capital Regional District (CRD) is reminding visitors to regional parks and trails to demonstrate responsible use in parks/trails and on beaches. With summer weather conditions in the region, visitor numbers are continuing to increase with many residents choosing to visit swimming beaches in regional parks.

Regional parks continue to see unprecedented visitation. From January to April 2021, CRD Regional Parks recorded over 2.7 million visits – more than 20% increase over the same time period in 2020.

This follows a record-setting year in 2020 when, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents turned to regional parks as safe places to recreate and connect with nature. Regional parks saw over 8.5 million visits last year – an increase of 13% from 2019, when there were 7.5 million visits.

If you are planning to visit a regional park this weekend, consider visiting your local park at non-peak hours to avoid crowded parking lots or choose less frequented parks. When visiting, please only park in designated parking spots. Parking illegally can block emergency access, create safety issues and potentially result in your vehicle being towed.

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#76 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 24 June 2021 - 02:11 PM

missing out on lots of parking revenue.

#77 Rob Randall

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Posted 24 June 2021 - 02:12 PM

So if it is a parking issue, frame it as a parking issue. It's muddled what the CRD is actually asking for.

 

Instead of saying "don't go to the parks" they should be specific and say, "hey, it's going to be crowded in the popular parks, go off hours and find alternate transportation for your convenience".



#78 Mike K.

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Posted 24 June 2021 - 02:55 PM

I think what they're saying is people need to be more courteous and responsible when visiting busy parks.

 

Note how there's a teeny tiny suggestion to take transit when visiting parks ...since most parks are inaccessible through transit  :banana:


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#79 Rob Randall

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Posted 24 June 2021 - 03:10 PM

I think what they're saying is people need to be more courteous and responsible when visiting busy parks

 

What, they want me to tip my fedora and say, "Pardon me, m'lady" every time I pass someone?



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Posted 09 August 2021 - 06:28 AM

another story that omits death information.

https://www.vicnews....re-his-passing/

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