Council reviews riverfront park fees, safety and cleanup efforts

City of San Marcos officials are looking at expanding Rio Vista Park managed access efforts in 2027, including increased public education outreach that extends outside of the city, following another year of heavy park use, litter and alcohol-related issues.The City Council discussed the impacts of the program and gave direction for 2027 at a recent work session.Jamie Lee Case, parks and recreation director, summarized previous council direction. In 2024, council approved measures to generate new revenue streams to support costs, safety and river cleanup at the riverfront parks. In 2025, council approved a managed access test plan, which was implemented on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. In May 2026, a $5 fee was approved for nonlocal participants age 18 and older.Case said in 2026, fencing was placed the week before Memorial Day weekend and operated for 26 days, which included Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

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