San Diego’s beloved Balboa Park officially ended its era of free parking today, implementing a new paid system that has sparked community backlash and concerns about accessibility.
Signs posted throughout the park now remind visitors that paid parking went into effect January 5, with rates set at $2.50 per hour. Daily parking fees range from $5 to $16 depending on the lot.
The community response has been swift and vocal, with some parking kiosks already vandalized and visitors expressing frustration with the new fees…