Sydney council to charge pop-up picnics, dog walkers and gender reveal parties for using parks

Pop-up picnic vendors, dog walkers and those planning a gender reveal will soon be forced to pay hundreds to use public parks, as a cash-strapped Sydney council attempts to claw its way out of millions in debt. Under North Sydney Council's commercial and group use of public open space policy, which was adopted in March, charges and permit requirements will apply to more than 20 parks and reserves.

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