CALENDAR
ANNOUNCEMENT
Florida Park Service to Host Public Meeting for
Gamble Rogers and North Peninsula State Parks
~The public is invited to provide comments on the draft plans~
WHAT: Public Meeting
WHEN: Dec. 13, 2017
5:30 – 7:30
p.m.
WHERE: Tomoka State Park Recreational Hall
2099 North Beach St.
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
DEP's Florida Park
Service is in the process of updating the unit management plans for Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach and North Peninsula State Park. Citizens are invited to attend a public meeting to learn more
about the proposed plans for the state parks and to provide their comments.
The public notice, agenda and draft plans are available online. Copies may also be
obtained by emailing Matthew.Bledsoe@dep.state.fl.us or calling 386-517-2086. There will be a
brief presentation at 6 p.m. Following the presentation, staff will also be
available for the duration of the meeting to answer questions and accept public
comment. Additionally, the public is invited to review and submit comments to
the Division of Recreation and Parks at FL_StateParkPlanning@dep.state.fl.us until Dec. 28, 2017.
The following
improvements are proposed for the updated Gamble Rogers
Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
management plan:
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Develop new interpretive, educational and recreational programs;
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Repair and enhance park facilities to improve accessibility;
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Expand day-use area parking northward to better accommodate visitors;
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Improvements to the beachside camping area such as replacing the
dump station, refurbishing the campground and addressing erosion problems on campground
road;
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Construct an observation platform on the riverside camping area to
enhance wildlife and natural resources viewing;
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Create a fishing platform and small parking area on
the north side of the picnic area, as well as a small bathroom and
a playground to replace the one that was previously located at the park;
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Construct a boat basin to better accommodate boater access and improve
boat ramp area; and
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Expand administrative offices and other support facilities to
better accommodate staff needs.
The following
improvements are proposed for the updated North Peninsula State
Park
management plan:
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Construct a raised volunteer site or employee residence at Smith
Creek Landing to improve safety and assist in park operations;
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Create a kayak/canoe launch at the Smith Creek Landing use area to
provide access to the Intracoastal Waterway
and paddling trails;
- Develop a parking area in the northern access area;
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Repair dune
crossover to mitigate erosion and other detrimental effects from the beach
access point; and
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Construct a crosswalk and multi-use path from Smith Creek Landing to the beach access
point to safely connect the two use areas.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in
this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before
the hearing by emailing Matthew.Bledsoe@dep.state.fl.us or calling 386-517-2086. If you are
hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay
Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice).
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