Park News
& Updates:
Hello there,
The Diamond Springs Community Park Listening Meeting #2 was held on July 28th, 6-8pm, at the Charles Brown Multipurpose Room. Discussion topics included the project process, a recap of the first listening session, environmental constraints, and explanation of the design concepts with County representatives, stakeholders, and the public. Please see the attached presentation and the concept plans that were shared.
Keep up to date with the project online here (
https://www.edcgov.us/Government/Parks/diamond-springs-community-park).
It is important that we get feedback from the community on the varying layouts and number of amenities, including sports fields. Please send any comments and all input to brian.michaelson@edcgov.us. You can also provide comment at the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting and the Board of Supervisors meetings listed below.
Upcoming Events
Preferred Master Plan shared at the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (August 18)
Preferred Master Plan (with refinements) shared at the Board of Supervisor Meeting (September 20)
Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report [EIR]) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Thank you!
Attached are the Diamond Springs Community Park Concept Boards released at the public meeting. The number of concepts was reduced from five to three before the meeting. Please send any comments and all input to brian.michaelson@edcgov.us. Thank you.
Please see the attached Forest Order from Tahoe National Forest regarding fire restrictions in the forest.
Please see attached Master Plan flyer to take the survey and provide input for the El Dorado County Parks and Trails Master Plan.
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.
