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Substantial-Bat-337 t1_jdogrzq wrote

The reason it's not free is also why it's so nice and pretty. It weeds out a lot of people who don't appreciate it imo. I grew up near the beach and never had a problem paying. That and the money normally pays kids who are badge checkers and lifeguards which is a good thing.

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SnooBooks4898 OP t1_jdohvlu wrote

Interesting...when I go to state and local parks that don't charge, they are generally well-kept and clean. Same holds true for many of the parks I've been to along the east coast of the US.

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