The 48 parks (around the state) proposed for closure are scattered around the state and include redwood forests, a remote beach and numerous historic sites. Closing the sites would eliminate 136 positions, and help the parks department cut about 8.9 percent – or $13.3 million – from its general fund budget.
The parks would be put in caretaker mode, and reopened when the budget situation improves...
(In addition to Sutter's Fort): the historic Governor's Mansion at 16th and H streets, and the tiny State Indian Heritage Museum next to Sutter's Fort, where Swiss immigrant John Sutter established the first non-Indian settlement in the Central Valley at what is now 27th and L streets in bustling midtown.
Heck, my school district isn't big on field trips anyway.
I saw a list of the proposed closures for our state parks and beaches.....I often don't get to go to many of these nice places, but when I do, three of my favorates are on the list ! ( South Carlesbad State Beach, Montana de Oro SB and Will Roger's SHP).
ReplyDeleteIts a sad day when a State such as California can't afford nice parks for its residents and visitors.
While I personally LOVE parks, and Texas has some beauties, there are some parks which are outdated, outmoded and simply in such a state of disrepair that it makes more sense to close them until they can be upgraded. What sense does it make having dangerous roads, bridges or facilities that can create a lawsuit when you can preserve the area for later redevelopment?
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