“Yes. It's run by the state. They should have to pay. You should have to pay for fishing licenses and extra things like that, but not to use the park.”

— Robert Batiste, warehouse employee, Topeka

“Absolutely. I think we pay for the maintenance and preservation through our taxes, and I think it should be free to anyone who wants to take advantage of it.”

— Karen Lyerla, teacher, Lawrence

“Yes, I do. It's something that I think more people would use if it was free. I personally don't mind paying because I like camping and being outdoors.”

— Jonas Mitchel, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence

“I would like it if it was free, but I think there is plenty of upkeep necessary to keep it in order and make it a nice place where people want to go.”

— Erin Woodworth, business owner, Lawrence