Public parks go private.

• Position: Stateline - Brief Article

The South Carolina park service is considering turning over some of its operations to private contractors in an effort to save the state money. In fact, it could save the state $1.4 million, according to the governor's estimates. Some park aficionados question whether private for-profit entities can offer the same friendly service given by state park employees, and whether they will care for the historic structures and the park environment in the same careful...