Meeting dates and times:
- The 2nd Parks and Trails Master Plan Workshop is March 22, 2023 from
6 PM - 7 PM at Pioneer Park Community Center.
Address: 6740 Fair Play Road, Somerset, CA 95684
Registration is not required to attend. - The 3rd Parks and Trails Master Plan Workshop is March 29, 2023 from
6 PM - 7 PM at Buckeye Elementary School.
Address: 4561 Buckeye Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Registration is not required to attend. - The 4th Parks and Trails Master Plan Workshop is April 5, 2023 from
6 PM - 7 PM at Pollock Pines Community Center.
Address: 2675 Sanders Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726
Registration is not required to attend. - The 5th Parks and Trails Master Plan Workshop is April 19, 2023 from
6 PM - 7 PM via Zoom. Registration is not required to attend.
- The Parks and Trails Master Plan website and workshop information can be viewed here.
- Henningsen Lotus Park 2023 Parking Passes are available for purchase at the Chief Administrative Office, 330 Fair Lane, Bldg. A, Placerville, CA 95667.
Mission Statement As identified in El Dorado County's General Plan:Goal 9.1 - Parks and Recreation Facilities
Goal 9.1 with its supporting objectives and policies directs the County to provide adequate recreation opportunities and facilities including parks, trails, and resource-based recreation areas for the health and welfare of El Dorado County residents and visitors.
Objective 9.1.4 directs the county to conserve and promote County rivers and waterways, particularly the South Fork of the American River, as recreational and economic assets. Policies identify the River Management Plan, South Fork of the American River as the implementation plan for river management policies, and call for support of acquisition of a public river access adjacent to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
Goal 9.3 - Recreation and Tourism
Goal 9.3 aims to increase opportunities to capitalize on County recreational resources by encouraging tourism and recreation based businesses and industries. Associated objectives and policies address the need to protect and maintain existing natural and cultural resources and those recreation businesses and industries that attract tourism.