April 06, 2005

State Parks’ Central Valley Vision

California State Park Director Ruth Coleman announced today (April 6, 2005) that several public outreach meetings will be held to introduce more California residents to parks and recreation opportunities that are available in the Central Valley.

The strategy is known as “State Parks’ Central Valley Vision.” Coleman said she intends through this 20-year roadmap to increase the presence of California State Parks in the Central Valley both to meet the needs of Valley residents, and for protection and interpretation of “incredible natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources found only in the Valley.”

Colonel Allensworth SHP is just one of the Central Valley’s 32 State Park units.

The public is invited to attend one of several outreach meetings this spring (additional public outreach meetings will be held fall 2005):

Wednesday, April 27, 2005: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Woodland Opera House
340 2nd Street
Woodland, CA

Tuesday, May 31, 2005: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
C.S.U., Fresno
Student Union
5421 N. Maple Avenue
Fresno, CA

Wednesday, June 1, 2005: 3:30 p.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
Resources Building Auditorium
1416 9th Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento, CA

Wednesday, June 8, 2005: 3:30 p.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
Bidwell Mansion
525 The Esplanade
Chico, CA


Click here to read more.

If you are not able to attend one of the scheduled meetings, you can still let the State Parks’ Central Valley Vision Department know about your suggests for possible developments, expansion, interpretation and/or acquisition by filling out the public comments form.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dear Friends,
This is a very major part of the further planning and development of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. This park depicts the contributions made by African Americans to preserve the history of Allensworth, California. Allensworth is the only town founded by African Americans west of the Mississippi. It was founded in 1908.
We ask your support through public comments at the scheduled meetings. You may also contact the Director's office for submitting written comments if you are unable to attend.
Its your turn, please respond.