Gulf State Park Enhancement Project Update December 01 Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update. i
Gulf State Park will be an international benchmark for environmental and economic sustainability demonstrating best practices for outdoor recreation, education, and hospitable accommodations. Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update. ii
CONTENTS 01 Project Overview Master Plan Elements 0 Dune Restoration 0 Pedestrian Bridges 0 Interpretive Center 0 Learning Campus 0 The Lodge 11 Trail Enhancements Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update. iii
PROJECT OVERVIEW: Master Plan A Comprehensive Approach 0. 1.0.0 MILES Gulf State Park Satellite Image Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update. 1
GOLF COURSE CONVERSION / PARK ADVENTURE LAUNCH GOPHER TORTOISE TRAIL PARK TRAM LEARNING CAMPUS PHASE 1 : TRAIL NETWORK EXPANSION PHASE : TRAIL NETWORK ENHANCEMENTS LAKE SHELBY NORTH ENHANCEMENTS PICNIC AREA ENHANCEMENTS PHASE : TRAIL NETWORK EXPANSION CAMPGROUND IMPROVEMENTS INTERPRETIVE CENTER BEACHFRONT PARKING ENHANCEMENTS LODGE DUNE RESTORATION Master Plan elements developed as a result of,00 online survey respondents, 1 stakeholder meetings, and community open houses. Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: Dune Restoration An Innovative Return to Natural Systems Goal: Restore natural systems so the dunes can regrow themselves over time. Sticks were installed on July 1, 01 behind cuts to measure dune growth over time As of Nov, 01, accumulation has begun along Christmas Tree sand capture areas Monitoring for sand accumulation will continue on a quarterly basis Invasive Species plant removal continues throughout the dune areas Installation - July 1, 01 Engineered Berm with Dune Cut in place Progress - Nov, 01 Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW: Interpretive Center The Launching Point into the Park 1. East Beach Blvd. Pedestrian Bridge. Interpretive Center. Arrival Plaza. Sand-Level Interpretation Play Area & Sky Viewing Deck 1 Site Plan Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update.
View from East Beach Boulevard s Pedestrian Bridge Interpretive Center Exhibit Porch Sky Viewing Deck Sand-Level Interpretation Play Area Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: Learning Campus The Gateway to Learning 1. Student Lodge. Classrooms & Meeting Space. Restaurant 1 Site Plan Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update.
Student Lodge Student Lodge Bunks Classroom Building and Porch Exterior Dining at Restaurant Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: Rebuilding the Lodge A Beautiful Place 1. Lobby. Restaurant. Guest Rooms. Meeting Space. Ballroom. Dune Restoration. Restored Wetland 1 Site Plan Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update.
Construction Progress Entry Drive Lobby Porch Restaurant Porch Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update. 10
PROJECT OVERVIEW: Trail Enhancements Connecting the Park on Feet and Wheels Key links will result in new loops that create car-free experiences. Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update. 11
Hurricane Ridge Trail Lake Shelby Fishing Pier North Campground Trail Gulf State Park Project - Dec 01 Update. 1