Listed below are just a few of the projects County Parks is coordinating. If you have any questions regarding any of the projects, please contact Jan Di Leo at (805) 781-5930 or by email jdileo@co.slo.ca.us.

BOB JONES PATHWAY (San Miguel Street to Avila Community Park) Questions? Contact Jan DiLeo, Senior Park Planner jdileo@co.slo.ca.us
Bob Jones Pathway information last updated May 10, 2007
The Bob Jones Pathway, a Class I bicycle path and pedestrian corridor, currently extends from the County's Ontario Road Staging Area to Avila Beach Road where it intersects with San Miguel Street (in the vicinity of Avila's sewer plant). The bike path's current terminus provides a marginal crossing at Avila Beach Drive.

This section of the Bob Jones Pathway extends the existing bicycle/pedestrian corridor from behind the Avila Beach sewer plant to First Street and Avila Park. The proposed bicycle path would be located east of Avila Beach Drive on Avila Beach Resort Golf Course property. The owner of the golf course, Rob Rossi, has offered the County an easement on his property for the purpose of constructing this phase of the project. In exchange, Rob Rossi is requesting right-of-way along Avila Beach Drive be abandoned by the County to Avila Beach Golf Course. The project would be funded by a California Department of Fish and Game grant, Unocal funds, and in-kind services. Currently, the project's environmental document (negative declaration) is available for public comment. To review the project's negative declaration click here.

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CAYUCOS ACCESSWAYS IMPROVEMENTS -- Completed as of June 2007
These projects improved two coastal accessways in Cayucos.  The existing accessways are located along Pacific Avenue at 16th and 8th Streets.  Improvements at 16th Street included adding a paved walkway and replacing the stairs.  Improvements at 8th Street include replacing the lower section of stairs.  A grant from the Coastal Conservancy, along with Per Capita Proposition 40 funding made this project possible.Construction was completed in June 2007.

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LOPEZ LAKE BOAT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS Questions? Contact Shaun Cooper, Park Planner III at secooper@co.slo.ca.us
Lopez Lake Project information last updated January 31, 2008
1. Replacement of the boarding floats and the courtesy "F" dock -- plans are being finalized with the California Department of Boating and Waterways granting agency. We hope to have the docks installed by the spring of 2008.

2. Marina and Cottonwood Cove Parking Lot -- Completed in the Fall of 2007.

3. New Playground Structure --

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NIPOMO PARK MASTER PLAN Questions about the master plan? Contact Jan Di Leo, Senior Park Planner at jdileo@co.slo.ca.us
Nipomo Park Master Plan information last updated October 2, 2007

The Nipomo Community Park Master Plan, when adopted, will provide a footprint for future recreational development at Nipomo Community Park for the next 15 to 20 years.

To obtain community input, County Parks, with the help of the South County Advisory Council (SCAC), put together a community survey. In January 2004, the survey was mailed to randomly selected Nipomo and Oceano residents. In addition, Community Surveys were conducted onsite at Nipomo Community Park.

In addition to a community survey, Public Workshops were conducted in Nipomo to determine community preferences and needs. The Public Workshops began on March 3 and 4, 2004. The first two workshops invited participants to help design the park as well as identify concerns. On May 5 and 6, 2004, workshops were held to present the survey results and the three concept drawings for future park development. To review the three initial Master Plan concepts, completed in 2004, for Nipomo Park click on the individual concepts noted below.

DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION
On September 27, 2007, a DRAFT Negative Declaration (ND) was made available for public review by the SLO County Planning & Building Department.  The Draft ND identifies potential environmental impacts associated with providing new recreation (such as a community center, sports fields, a skate board park, etc.) in the southeastern portion of Nipomo Community Park.

To review the Draft ND:
a) Body
b) Referrals
c) Comments
d) Figures
f) Appendix

Please note the Draft ND is based on two alternative Nipomo Community Park Master Plan drawings. The difference between the two drawings is discussed in the Draft ND on pages 3 through 5.

How do i comment on the Draft ND? If you disagree with the issuance of a proposed ND, you may consider one of two options - you may either file a County Request for Review (appeal), which must be filed by October 11, 2007, 5:00 pm; or you may simply provide comments on the Draft ND.  If you are simply providing comments, these are due by October 29, 2007, 5:00 pm.  Comments should be in writing and delivered to: Ellen Carroll, Environmental Coordinator, Department of Planning & Building, 976 Osos Street, Room 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408-2040.  

 If you have questions regarding the environmental document or would like a hard copy, please contact Jeff Oliveira at the Planning & Building Department. His phone number is  (805) 781-4167 or email joliveira@co.slo.ca.us

What happens after comments are received on the environmental document?  Parks anticipates taking the environmental document, comments received, and the Draft Nipomo Community Park Master Plan to the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) in early 2008 for a recommendation. After PRC review, the Draft Nipomo Community Park Master Plan, the environmental document, and comments received will be taken to the Board of Supervisors for a final decision.  The PRC and Board hearings will be public, noticed hearings.

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NORMA ROSE PARK / SKATE PARK Questions? Contact Shaun Cooper, Park Planner III at secooper@co.slo.ca.us
Norma Rosa Park information last updated January 31, 2008
This project will develop a 1.5 acre park facility in Cayucos on Ocean Avenue, West of the Cayucos Cemetery and directly East of Highway 1.  Park improvements will include a skate park, children's playground, basketball court, rest-room, and picnic areas.  The is skate pakr is planned to be approximately 10,000 square feet in size. Construction documents are being prepared.  Construction improvements are pending the County Board of Supervisors approval for construction, and authorization of maintenance funding.

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PARKS & RECREATION ELEMENT Questions? Contact Jan Di Leo, Senior Park Planner at jdileo@co.slo.ca.us
Parks & Recreation Element information last updated March 27, 2007

WHAT IS A PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT (PRE)?

The Parks and Recreation Element (PRE) is a long-term plan for the County's unincorporated areas, identifying future park, recreation, and natural area projects. The PRE establishes policies and programs to provide and maintain parks, recreation, and natural areas within San Luis Obispo County.

WHEN WAS THE PRE ADOPTED BY THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO?

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adopted the Parks and Recreation Element on December 19, 2006. The Element became affective (law) January 18, 2007.

TO REVIEW THE PARKS & RECREATION CLICK ON LINKS BELOW

1. Body of the PRE and the Appendices
2. Chapter 8 - Project List and Maps

CAN I GET A CD OR HARD COPY?

To obtain a CD or hard copy of the adopted PRE come to the San Luis Obispo County Parks Administrative Office, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo. You can order a copy over the phone by calling (805) 781-5200. Prices for the copies are as follows:

1. A copy on CD is $4.00
2. A black and white hard copy is $10.00
3. A color hard copy is $25.00

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RIOS CALADONIA ADOBE Questions? Contact Shaun Cooper, Park Planner III at secooper@co.slo.ca.us
Rios Caledonia information last updated January 31, 2008
This project will repair and preserve the Rios Caledonia Adobe to prevent further deterioration of the structure.  The Rios Caledonia Adobe, in San Miguel, was built in about 1846 as a residence for Petronilo Rios.  In the 1860's is served as a hotel and stage stop, on the old mission trail between San Francisco and Los Angeles, until 1886.  Improvements will include seismic retrofitting, repairing the deteriorating outside plaster skin, and improving drainage around the perimeter of the building.  Architectural Resources Group has prepared a design for the improvements.  Construction documents are 95% complete.  Funding for this project has been made available from the Federal Save America's Treasure grant program, and Per Capita Proposition 40 funding.  Construction Improvements are planned for Spring of 2008. We are waiting to hear back from the State Historic Preservation Office for approval on the plans.    

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PARKS
1087 SANTA ROSA STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408
Phone: (805) 781-5930
Fax: (805) 781-1102
SLOParks@co.slo.ca.us

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