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VeeJay
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Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Someone on Facebook just posted that she heard the Ecology Center will be charging $20 a car to park. Did anyone else see/hear this? I tried searching online but can not find anything.
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Jonsgirl04
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
If that is true $20 is a little much in my opinion!
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| Posted 4/11/13 11:46 AM |
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MrsT809
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Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
They definitely aren't charging as of now. I was there this weekend and there was no charge. I certainly hope they don't start!
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| Posted 4/11/13 11:49 AM |
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VeeJay
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Oops, meant to say they will start charging as of Memorial Day.
I was there this weekend also and did not see anything about this. And I agree that $20 is a bit much.
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| Posted 4/11/13 12:06 PM |
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BargainMama
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Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Maybe that is for non Brookhaven Town residents.
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| Posted 4/11/13 12:06 PM |
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Reese32
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
I heard this as well, and that it was for non-residents of Brookhaven. I would have paid a fee, but this is too much for me to justify. They may have shot themselves in the foot with this one.
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| Posted 4/11/13 12:10 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Posted by Reese32
I heard this as well, and that it was for non-residents of Brookhaven. I would have paid a fee, but this is too much for me to justify. They may have shot themselves in the foot with this one.
The Town beaches and parks in most towns are like $20 for non-residents. Tanner Park, Ventian Shores come to mind. Same concept. Doesn't bother me in the least to be honest, but I live in Brookhaven.
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| Posted 4/11/13 12:20 PM |
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Domino
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by Reese32
I heard this as well, and that it was for non-residents of Brookhaven. I would have paid a fee, but this is too much for me to justify. They may have shot themselves in the foot with this one.
The Town beaches and parks in most towns are like $20 for non-residents. Tanner Park, Ventian Shores come to mind. Same concept. Doesn't bother me in the least to be honest, but I live in Brookhaven.
I have to agree. The Ecology Center nearly was closed and a solution that was raised was to charge a parking fee for non-residents. Many neighboring towns are lean toward residents only and charge a steep fee for non-residents. I am glad Brookhaven is finally getting on board.
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| Posted 4/11/13 12:35 PM |
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Sparrow
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
I guess I understand but that really stinks for us! That was one of my top places to take DD! I can't justify $20 to go there. Too bad. . . 
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| Posted 4/11/13 12:37 PM |
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
I am so so so PISSED OFF!!!!!
I just paid $150 for a permit to have my DD's birthday party there.... and was so excited about it. It was the perfect space... but all of my guests are non-residents and would have to pay $20 just to get into the party.... so there goes that idea!!!! SO UPSET!!!!!
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| Posted 4/11/13 12:40 PM |
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Domino
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
It is just as frustrating for us in wanting to go to Hoyt Farm Park. DS loved it there
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| Posted 4/11/13 12:48 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Posted by BaysideForever
I am so so so PISSED OFF!!!!!
I just paid $150 for a permit to have my DD's birthday party there.... and was so excited about it. It was the perfect space... but all of my guests are non-residents and would have to pay $20 just to get into the party.... so there goes that idea!!!! SO UPSET!!!!!
I would definitely call them and see what they say. Maybe they will give you parking passes for the guests. Otherwise, I would be asking for my money back if they didn't inform you of the new policy.
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KwaaksNest
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Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
20 for non-residents and 5 for residents...i was just there and this was posted no where
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| Posted 4/11/13 12:56 PM |
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Posted by MrsT809
Posted by BaysideForever
I am so so so PISSED OFF!!!!!
I just paid $150 for a permit to have my DD's birthday party there.... and was so excited about it. It was the perfect space... but all of my guests are non-residents and would have to pay $20 just to get into the party.... so there goes that idea!!!! SO UPSET!!!!!
I would definitely call them and see what they say. Maybe they will give you parking passes for the guests. Otherwise, I would be asking for my money back if they didn't inform you of the new policy.
Already called, they will not waive the fee for the guests. So I told her since it was a credit card payment, if they don't refund me I will just call the CC company and get it that way... but now I have no party space =0(
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| Posted 4/11/13 1:00 PM |
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Sparrow
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Posted by BaysideForever
Posted by MrsT809
Posted by BaysideForever
I am so so so PISSED OFF!!!!!
I just paid $150 for a permit to have my DD's birthday party there.... and was so excited about it. It was the perfect space... but all of my guests are non-residents and would have to pay $20 just to get into the party.... so there goes that idea!!!! SO UPSET!!!!!
I would definitely call them and see what they say. Maybe they will give you parking passes for the guests. Otherwise, I would be asking for my money back if they didn't inform you of the new policy.
Already called, they will not waive the fee for the guests. So I told her since it was a credit card payment, if they don't refund me I will just call the CC company and get it that way... but now I have no party space =0(
That is absurd! No one is going to book a party there now. Who would have all town residents as their guests? So stupid!
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july4mrsO
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Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Wow! I was planning to take DS there this weekend for his bday. I guess it will be our first and last visit. That's a shame. A fee is one thing, but $20 is outrageous.
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luvvin618
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Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Omg I hope not that's a lot. I can see a few bucks to see the animals but 20 for parking is crazy
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| Posted 4/11/13 1:19 PM |
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luvvin618
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Posted by BaysideForever
Posted by MrsT809
Posted by BaysideForever
I am so so so PISSED OFF!!!!!
I just paid $150 for a permit to have my DD's birthday party there.... and was so excited about it. It was the perfect space... but all of my guests are non-residents and would have to pay $20 just to get into the party.... so there goes that idea!!!! SO UPSET!!!!!
I would definitely call them and see what they say. Maybe they will give you parking passes for the guests. Otherwise, I would be asking for my money back if they didn't inform you of the new policy.
Already called, they will not waive the fee for the guests. So I told her since it was a credit card payment, if they don't refund me I will just call the CC company and get it that way... but now I have no party space =0(
Southavenpark is a great spot too check it out
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LeShellem
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
This is awful. I have been taking my DS here since he was months old. He loves this place. I live literally five minutes away. $20 to park is ridiculous. I agree, they will lose tons of people over this. I would gladly pay a fee to park as a non resident but no way could I afford $20
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Posted by LeShellem
This is awful. I have been taking my DS here since he was months old. He loves this place. I live literally five minutes away. $20 to park is ridiculous. I agree, they will lose tons of people over this. I would gladly pay a fee to park as a non resident but no way could I afford $20
RESIDENTS ARE ONLY $5
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| Posted 4/11/13 1:29 PM |
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Posted by luvvin618
Southavenpark is a great spot too check it out
thanks ill have to check it out
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| Posted 4/11/13 1:30 PM |
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Jonsgirl04
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Yea thats absurd!!! I am sorry but residents should not be charged also. I usually go there daily to excercise..so they are going to charge people who are there to walk also?? $5.00 a day adds up!
oh and what about Diamond in the Pines? I saw people renting out the pavillion there last year. I know it wont have the Animals but you will have the playground and bathroom there.
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| Posted 4/11/13 1:31 PM |
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LeShellem
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
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Posted by LeShellem
This is awful. I have been taking my DS here since he was months old. He loves this place. I live literally five minutes away. $20 to park is ridiculous. I agree, they will lose tons of people over this. I would gladly pay a fee to park as a non resident but no way could I afford $20
RESIDENTS ARE ONLY $5
I am on the border and in the Town of Islip
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BargainMama
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Re: Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
Posted by BaysideForever
Posted by LeShellem
This is awful. I have been taking my DS here since he was months old. He loves this place. I live literally five minutes away. $20 to park is ridiculous. I agree, they will lose tons of people over this. I would gladly pay a fee to park as a non resident but no way could I afford $20
RESIDENTS ARE ONLY $5
Is it $5 without a sticker like the beach is, or $5 even if you have a sticker?
There are so many great, free parks in our town, it's a shame they will be charging the residents. I don't think its worth $5 to see their animals to be honest (Suffolk County Farm is free) or walk on the trail. Heritage park has a great walking trail
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| Posted 4/11/13 1:51 PM |
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JoesWife628
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Holtsville Ecology Center charging??
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