County to hike park fees for campsites, shelters

For the first time in more than 10 years, fees to camp, use shelters and do other activities at Ozaukee County parks will increase this year, county supervisors agreed last week.

“In the last 10 years, many of the county parks have grown or been improved,” county Planning and Parks Director Andrew Struck told members of the Natural Resources Committee. “There are a lot more amenities. There are a lot more reservable spaces.”

With the increased number and usage of county parks, expenses have risen as well, including staff and utilities, he said.