Plans to fix up a popular Crystal River park are taking shape, but there's something new that has been tossed into the mix that's upsetting some people. 

The water is spring fed at Hunter Springs Park, so it is nice and cool. The park is a great place to spend some time on a hot summer day. 

For a while, city leaders have been looking at options on how to fix up the park. They've decided on a plan that includes more parking, a boardwalk, a beach and more.

City leaders are also taking about charging for parking, and that has some folks, such as Bruce Budney, upset.

"They should have a different way of bringing in revenue other than reaching into our pockets," he said.

City leaders say the park gets overcrowded, so they need to come up with a way to thin out the cars. They say there is plenty of free parking close by.

Crystal River city manager David Burnell says it's just an idea right now.

"To really just help eliminate the parking issue that exists there today," he said.

 James LaGuidice is a local and he's not happy with the pay-to-park idea. If it happens, his plan is to park for free and walk.

"Maybe come in and drop the kayak off - we like kayaking - and then park someplace else," he said.

City leaders say there will be more time for public input. Some of the work on the park could start next spring.