California officials announce closure of 70 state parks

[Wild Cobra]

As more parks are closed nationwide, I wonder if we'll see more of this kind of vigilante-ism:

Campground closed in 2009 illegally reopened (Michigan)

Well, if they are public parks, they should be left open. Right?

[George Gervin's Afro]

Well, if they are public parks, they should be left open. Right?

who would maintain the parks?

[boutons_deux]

"who would maintain the parks"

Disney? Universal Studios? Privatize them all, then $200/day for entrance only, and $200/night for a campsite.

[boutons_deux]

Off-Roaders Seek Takeover of California Parks

http://yubanet.com/california/Off-Ro...rnia-Parks.php

[Wild Cobra]

who would maintain the parks?

Do all parks need maintained?

[Capt Bringdown]

Vandals trash closed state parks (Minnesota)

Vandals went wild at abandoned Minnesota state parks over the holiday weekend, wrecking buildings and driving around closed gates as the government shutdown drags toward its second week.

An administrative building was ransacked, Hutton said. A digital video recorder, bullhorn and other items were stolen. Two of the park's four camper cabins -- all built within the past two years -- were burglarized and damaged. At one of them, wooden shingles and steps were removed for firewood and writing was scrawled on the walls in marker or paint, he said.

"Would this have occurred if the state government hadn't shut down? Absolutely not," Hutton said. "Those buildings would have been rented out, and park personnel would have been there going about their business."