Pay for Play: Fairfax Co. to Charge Park Entrance Fees

FAIRFAX, Va. -- Fairfax County soon will charge county residents entrance fees at some of the most popular parks.

It's an effort to prevent layoffs. The new charges are expected to generate $577,000 and allow Park Authority officials to keep about 11 of the 33 staff slated to be laid off.

Starting in July, the county will charge $4 for each passenger vehicle and $40 per bus on weekends and holidays at Burke Lake, Lake Accotink, Lake Fairfax and Riverbend Park. Currently, the four waterfront parks only charge non-county residents.

The county also is offering a $26 season pass. The county will not charge the fees at Lake Fairfax on the Fourth of July.

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