It is so stupid. For starters, why does it matter if people still go and use the beach. Close the facilities, fine. Don't have people collect parking fees or mooring fees.. fine. But wasn't a lot of this land donated? I hardly think this is what they had in mind - it was to preserve it so people could use it.

Furthermore, why can't the local government (whether it be in St. John or anywhere else) take over paying a bare minimum staff to keep things operational? Seems it would be beneficial in any area where the places closed are visited by tourists.