Hilltromper Santa Cruz ~ New Big Basin Redwoods State Park Plan Incorporates Public Input

Feb. 13, 2024—Addressing an open house Monday evening on the process known as “Reimagining Big Basin” at Felton Community Hall, Chris Spohrer, State Parks district superintendent, sounded an optimistic note.

Spohrer told the crowd of around 65 participants that he had been up at Big Basin Redwoods State Park over the weekend, and was “really encouraged” to see how many people were there using the park during what is a period of recovery. He said there are more and more trails open, and that “it’s well worth the time to go up there and see that. It gives us, and gives everybody, real hope for the future.”

The open house featured a presentation and update about the park’s Facilities Management Plan, a project that sprung out of necessity in the aftermath of the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire that destroyed or damaged the vast majority of Big Basin’s park infrastructure, from the historic headquarters and new interpretive center to camping facilities and many miles of trails.

Meeting Notes: “Reimagining Big Basin,” Felton Community Hall, Feb. 12, 2024 ….