Planning for State Parks on Oregon s Central Coast South Beach & Beverly Beach Management Units February 2015
Why are we here today? To introduce the planning process for Oregon State Parks in the South Beach and Beverly Beach Management Units Our goals for today: 1. OPRD s Mission 2. The Planning Process 3. The Parks 4. Discussion and Comments 5. Next Steps
The mission of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic, and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.
Great experiences MISSION Special places Long view
Biennium 4 Park Planning Process Understand Communicate Choreograph Prioritize Build Consensus Implement Inventories Comprehensive Planning Land-Use 5-12: Projects CARD (Communications) - Visitor Surveys GIS -Facilities -Trails Stewardship - Botanical Resources - Forestry - Wildlife Heritage - Archeological Resources - Cultural Resources - Park History Park Management - Operating Costs - Safety & Risk Management IPS (Planning) - Park Facilities & Needs - Visitor Experience - Interpretation - Recreation FZ v SD c -Public & OPRD Staff Input -Public Outreach -Partnership Development Analysis - Develop Park Values, Goals & Strategies - Park Assessments - Identify Needs and Opportunities - Define Role with Partners FZ v SD c -Public & OPRD Staff Input -Public Outreach -Partnership Development Proposals - Park Planning & Design - Recreation Planning - Wayfinding Plan - Potential Aquisitions Identified - Local Community and economic effects FZ v SD c -Public & OPRD Staff Input -Public Outreach -Partnership Development Phasing - Budget - 10 Year Project Phasing - Facilities - Natural Resources - Design Services - Visitor Experience - Management Tool - Provide Assessment Database Biennium 1 FZ v SD c -Public & OPRD Staff Input -Public Outreach -Partnership Development OPRD Management Unit Plan - Site Master Plans - Land-Use Approvals - Rulemaking - Grants & Funding Biennium 2 - Grants & Funding - Engineering/FIP - Design Services - Visitor Experience Program Development - Maintenance Biennium 6 Biennium 3 Biennium 5
Public Process 1. Planning Kick off Public Meeting I
Public Process 1. Planning Kick off Public Meeting I 2. Analysis, Opportunities & Constraints Public Meeting II
Public Process 1. Planning Kick off Public Meeting I 2. Analysis, Opportunities & Constraints Public Meeting II 3. Proposals, Feedback, and Revisions Public Meeting III
Public Process 1. Planning Kick off Public Meeting I 2. Analysis, Opportunities & Constraints Public Meeting II 3. Proposals, Feedback, and Revisions Public Meeting III 4. Final Draft Plan Public Meeting IV
Public Process 1. Planning Kick off Public Meeting I February 2015 2. Analysis, Opportunities & Constraints Public Meeting II June 2015 3. Proposals, Feedback, and Revisions Public Meeting III November 2015 4. Final Draft Plan Public Meeting IV May 2016
Plan Implementation Approval by OPRD Commission Summer 2016 Land Use Review by Local Governments 2016-2017 Projects and Program Development 2017 > Long Term Management & Vision 2017 >
The Parks
The Parks Beverly Beach MU
B1 Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site
B2 Fishing Rock State Recreation Site
B3 Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area
B4 Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint
B5 Depoe Bay Whale Watching Center
B6 Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint
B7 Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint
B8 Devil s Punch Bowl State Natural Area
B9 Beverly Beach State Park
B10 Agate Beach State Recreation Site
B11 Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site
The Parks South Beach MU
S1 South Beach State Park
S2 Lost Creek State Recreation Site
S3 Brian Booth State Park
S4 Seal Rock State Recreation Site
S5 Collins Creek State Recreation Site
S6 Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site
S7 L. Presley & Vera C. Gill State Natural Area
S8 Alsea Bay Historic Interpretive Center
S9 W.B. Nelson State Recreation Site
S10 Governor Patterson Memorial State Recreation Site
S11 Beachside State Recreation Site
S12 San Marine State Recreation Site
S13 Smelt Sands State Recreation Site
S14 Yachats State Recreation Area
S15 Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site
v Survey What do you think of when someone mentions the Central Oregon Coast?
v Survey What do you value about state parks on the Central Oregon Coast?
v Survey What benefits do state parks on the Central Oregon Coast provide?
Survey What would you like the plan to change about state parks in the South Beach & Beverly Beach Management Units?
Survey What would you like the plan to add to state parks in the South Beach & Beverly Beach Management Units?
Survey What would you like the plan to keep in state parks in the South Beach & Beverly Beach Management Units?
At the Next Meeting We Will... 1. Share our assessments of the natural, cultural, scenic, and recreational resources in the parks. 2. Double check the values and benefits. 3. Ask you to weigh in on the initial park needs, opportunities, and constraints.
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Contact Us Ian Matthews, Planner, Project Manager Jaime English, Interim Manager, IPS Division Integrated Park Services Oregon Parks & Recreation Department 725 Summer Street N.E. Suite C Salem, OR 97301 503-986-0744 southbevparksplan@oregon.gov