Gulf State Park to Raise Parking Rates in January

Orange Beach, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Beachgoers at Gulf State Park in Orange Beach are reacting to parking rate increases taking effect next year. Daily passes will jump from ten to fifteen dollars, while annual passes will double from a hundred to two hundred dollars. The reaction is mixed—some worry the hikes could keep families away, while others say the price is reasonable compared to other entertainment costs. Orange Beach residents and veterans will still receive free annual passes. The new rates begin on January first.