Transition Plan

Transition Plan

For Accessibility In California State Parks

Accessibility Section Acquisition and Development Division

September 2001 Updated December 2003

For questions regarding this document please contact: Accessibility Section (916) 445-8949 TTY: (916) 445-8952 E-mail: [email protected]

Department of Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

Transition Plan For Accessibility In California State Parks

Prepared by Accessibility Section Acquisition and Development Division September 2001 Updated December 2003

Arnold Schwarzenegger Governor of California Mike Chrisman Secretary for Resources Ruth Coleman Director of Parks and Recreation

Table of Contents Pages 1.0 Introduction ...... 1 1.1 Overview 1.2 Accessibility in California State Parks 1.3 Overview of Required Codes and Guidelines Used 1.4 Requirements for the Transition Plan 1.5 Physical and Programmatic Access

2.0 Transition Plan Development Process...... 6 2.1 Facilities Assessment Field Surveys 2.2 Priorities Development 2.3 Description of Priority Levels 2.4 Public Participation 2.4.1 Public Input Surveys 2.4.2 Community Involvement

3.0 State Travel Regions...... 11 3.1 Twelve Travel Regions

4.0 Locally Operated and Concession Operated Facilities ..... 12 4.1 Locally Operated Park Units 4.2 Concessions

5.0 Transition Plan ...... 13 5.1 Phasing Schedule 5.2 Transition Plan Timeline

APPENDIX A - Travel Regions...... 33

APPENDIX B - Program Matrix by Level...... 43

APPENDIX C - Public Input Survey...... 57

APPENDIX D - State Park Concessions ...... 129

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Department Mission Statement: To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. 1.0 Introduction The State of California is home to more than 266 state parks that contain the largest and most diverse collection of natural, cultural and recreational resources of any state in the nation. The California Department of Parks and Recreation, (the Department or California State Parks) encompasses nearly 1.3 million acres, including over 280 miles of coastline and over 55% of the world’s old growth redwoods. Within these parks are over 5000 facilities and structures, including many historic buildings. These parks protect and preserve an unparalleled collection of culturally and environmentally sensitive structures and habitats. These same parks provide recreational opportunities for more than 99 million visitors each year making the California State Park system the most visited state park system in the nation. The Department is constantly seeking to maintain the balance between these dual and sometimes incompatible roles. With the advent of civil rights laws for people with disabilities, the Department has been faced with an even greater challenge to provide access to all visitors without compromising the resources. This transition plan will serve as the framework and guide for the removal of barriers to accessibility throughout California State Parks. There are no known precedents for a recreational organization of this size and scope to undertake such a detailed analysis of its programs, services and activities in order to improve opportunities for people with disabilities. This transition plan proposes broad improvements to park facilities in an attempt to increase public service, appeal to an increasingly diverse population and build public awareness of the many benefits of state parks. The Department takes these actions in order to comply with the requirements of law and to validate our commitment to providing high-quality recreational opportunities for all visitors.

1.1 Overview The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 provides comprehensive civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, state and local government services and telecommunications. Congress emphasized that the ADA seeks to dispel stereotypes and assumptions about disabilities and to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. A primary goal of the ADA is the equal participation of individuals with disabilities in the mainstream of American society. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act covers programs, activities and services of public entities, including the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Under Title II, a public entity may not deny the benefits of its

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programs, activities or services to individuals with disabilities because its facilities are inaccessible. Title II of the ADA stipulates that public entities must identify and evaluate all programs, activities and services, and review all policies, practices and procedures that govern administration of the entity’s programs, activities and services. To fulfill this requirement, California State Parks prepared a Self-Evaluation Plan in May 2001 and has now prepared this Transition Plan.

1.2 Accessibility in California State Parks Even before the passage of the ADA, the Department had been working to make its parks and programs accessible to all visitors. Extensive efforts began in the early 1980’s when the Department created the Disabled Advisory Committee (DAC) comprised of persons with disabilities, including State Park employees as well as members of the general public, and advocates for accessibility issues. A few years later a special task force including some members of the DAC began an intensive study on access to facilities within the parks. Input from these groups led to the 1994 production of Access to Parks Guidelines (ATPG), a manual for park staff recommending optimal standards for accessibility within parks. ATPG contains the most stringent standards from the federal and state accessibility regulations. In addition to the standards, accessibility survey questionnaires were included to assist staff to evaluate and design facilities. This manual is considered an evolving document that will provide up-to-date information to park designers and field staff through incorporation of the most current codes. In 1994, the Department also published All Visitors Welcome, a resource manual of interpretive techniques for universal access that is already into its third edition. In 1995 a Department Statewide Accessibility Coordinator position was established. This position was responsible for oversight of the Department's accessibility program, including the initial department-wide accessibility training programs. In 1999 the Department established an Accessibility Section comprised of a multi-disciplinary work team including individuals with disabilities. The work team includes architects, interpreters, park rangers, maintenance supervisors, program analysts and support staff recruited from throughout the Department and elsewhere. This team was directed to develop a Self-Evaluation plan (completed in May 2001), a Trail Plan (completed in June 2001) and a Transition Plan. The State Parks Accessibility Section is now a permanent component of the Department and will continue to provide training, oversight and guidance in renovating and constructing facilities and upgrading programs, including the implementation of the Transition Plan.

1.3 Overview of Required Codes and Guidelines Used In Access to Parks Guidelines, the Department developed accessibility standards for State Parks based on the most stringent Federal and State of California codes that apply to the built environment. These standards were also the basis of the surveys used to identify barriers within State Parks. The source codes and guidelines include the following:

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• Uniform Federal Access Standards (UFAS) • American with Disabilities Act Access Guidelines (ADAAG) • California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24 • California Historical Building Code (CHBC) While these codes and guidelines assist in barrier removal from the built environment, supplemental accessibility regulations for the outdoor environment are still under development by the Federal Access Board’s Regulatory Negotiation Committee. Outdoor guidelines for developed areas such as campsites, trails, beaches, picnic areas and other settings are undergoing the rule making process. Similarly, the National Center for Accessibility at Indiana University compiled an executive report on swimming facility accessibility for the Federal Access Board that provided some recommendations. For the purpose of the Department’s surveys and this Transition Plan, the following proposed guidelines and recommendations have been used to identify barriers in the outdoor environment • Outdoor Developed Area Guidelines, Federal Access Board Regulatory Negotiation Committee • Recreation Facilities Guidelines, Federal Access Board • Swimming Executive Report (SER), National Center for Accessibility

1.4 Requirements for the Transition Plan The ADA sets specific requirements for the preparation of an acceptable Transition Plan. At a minimum, the elements of the plan should include: 1. Identification of the physical barriers to access throughout the Department’s programs, services and activities. 2. Establishment of a plan for barrier removal, including costs and timelines, necessary to ensure programmatic access to all of the Department’s programs, services and activities.

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1.5 Physical and Programmatic Access People with disabilities have a right to seek out camping, picnicking and other recreational opportunities with the same expectation to participate as those without disabilities. Under Title II of the ADA it is the Department’s responsibility to ensure that all services, programs or activities, when viewed in their entirety, are readily accessible to and useable by persons with disabilities. This programmatic access requires that individuals with disabilities be provided an equally effective opportunity to participate in, or benefit from a public entity's programs and services. When choosing a method of providing program access, the Department will give priority to the one resulting in the most integrated setting to encourage interaction among all users, including individuals with disabilities. The Self-Evaluation document contains the findings of overall program and policy review. It has identified practices and policies that require modification within the five DPR Core Programs: Recreation, Education/Interpretation, Public Safety, Resource Protection and Facilities. In contrast, the Transition Plan focuses on the physical barriers to major recreational activities offered to our visitors. The activities of camping, fishing or picnicking can be identified as individual or sub- programs that are all components of the recreation core program. Museums, exhibit areas and Junior Ranger/Lifeguard programs are part of the Education/Interpretation core program. The Department has identified 12 major activities/programs that occur throughout state parks. While there are many informal recreational activities that can and do occur within state parks, this Transition Plan will address those major activities supported by an existing infrastructure of facilities and/or services that enhance the given activity. In addition, where other park-sanctioned, regular activities or programs fall under the umbrella of the 12 major ones, the additional park- sanctioned activity will be accessible. For example: where accessible camping is offered, supporting activities that are regularly offered, such as campfire programs or regularly scheduled special programs (i.e. Sunday morning bird- watching) and that enhance or support the camping experience must also be accessible. Throughout this plan, referrals to the 12 major activities or programs may include other activities or programs that meet the above criteria. To be an accessible component of the State Parks recreation program, park facilities and services supportive of those programs or activities must be accessible. Supporting facilities include, but are not limited to the following elements: the park entrance, parking, path of travel, restrooms, telephones, drinking fountains and signage, where such facilities are provided. Supporting facilities also include amenities provided by the Department’s concessionaires operating under contract with the department. A list of elements that may be part of each of the twelve major park activities follows. These elements will be accessible if provided as part of an accessible activity. All activities/programs listed below will be understood to also include

4 California Department of Parks and Recreation Transition Plan supporting facilities present such as park entrance, signage, paths of travel, restrooms, parking, drinking fountains and telephones. Bicycling: Bicycle trail, (trailside) exhibits Boating: Pier or dock, (marina) building and services (sales, etc.) and boat slips Camping: Campsite, grills, fire rings, site picnic table, water faucets, trash receptacles, campfire centers, camp store Exhibits/Programs: Parking, building, stairs, ramps, assembly areas, assistive listening systems, AV programs, exhibits, sales areas Fishing: Fishing platforms or piers, benches, fish cleaning stations Hiking: Trail or route, trailside exhibits, benches Horseback Riding: horse trails, mounting platforms and other amenities Junior Ranger/Lifeguard Program: training areas, training materials, activities Off Highway Vehicle Use: OHV trails, trailside exhibits, spectator viewing (assembly) area, mounting platform, picnic areas Picnicking: Picnic tables, stove or grill, water faucets, trash receptacle Visitor Center/Museum: Building, assembly areas, assistive listening systems, AV programs, exhibits, sales areas Water Access: Beach access route, beach wheelchair, outdoor rinsing showers It must be recognized that the process of making State Park facilities and programs accessible will be an ongoing one, and will incorporate future assessments and additional modifications. The law does not require the Department to take any action that it can demonstrate would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of its program or activity, would create a hazardous condition or would represent an undue financial and administrative burden. California State Parks recognizes its responsibilities to comply with cultural and natural resource codes and to work cooperatively with other agencies. The Department provides equality of opportunity but does not guarantee equality of results.

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2.0 Transition Plan Development Process The development of the transition plan included a number of activities and processes. Intensive training of accessibility staff was followed by survey development and data collection at the parks. Turning the raw data into a plan of action required assessment of individual park goals and needs, as well as public recommendations. Priorities were developed to try to incorporate accessibility systematically and equitably into park units statewide.

2.1 Facilities Assessment Field Surveys Preparation to evaluate all 266 State Park facilities for barriers to accessibility began with completion of an extensive training program provided by the Department of Rehabilitation. After training, staff reviewed and revised park facility surveys. The result was a total of 42 revised surveys. The survey questions incorporated accessibility codes discussed in Section 1.3. The surveys evaluated the following facilities: alarms, assistive listening devices, audio-visual programs, bathing facilities, beaches and shores, boating, buildings, campfire centers/assembly areas, camping, curb ramps, dining and banquet areas, doorways, dormitories/hotels/seasonal housing, dressing rooms, drinking fountains, elevators, equestrian, exhibits, exterior routes of travel, fishing, fixed benches, kitchens, lifts, outdoor recreation access routes, parking, picnic areas, portable toilets, ramps, reaches, restrooms, service machines, signage, sinks, site plans, special events, stairs, storage areas/lockers, swimming pools, telephones/enclosures, visitor information/sales area, vista points and work areas. Once the survey process was prepared, field surveyors went to the park units statewide to identify the barriers. The survey process took one year to complete. Survey results were put into a database application and uploaded into an Internet website. The website permits park staff to view detailed deficiencies and to note changes in status as corrections are made. The data also helped create another web site that provides park accessibility information for the public, including searches for accessible features in parks. Using the database information and input from the administrative districts that manage the park units within the Department, projects were created to describe barriers to be removed from public use areas within individual parks such as campgrounds, visitor centers, marinas, etc. Surveyors met with district management staff and district accessibility coordinators to review the proposed accessibility projects. At these meetings, district staff was given the opportunity to discuss projects and priorities within each district.

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2.2 Priorities Development Recognizing that the Department cannot immediately make all facilities accessible, the Accessibility Section developed the following criteria as the basis for prioritizing access improvements at state park units: level of use by the public, number of activities offered, program uniqueness and geographic distribution. Level of Use by the Public: Visitor attendance is a consistent measure of public use for State Park units. Based on statistics from 1999-2000, annual visitation ranges from over 9 million at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (SHP) to fewer than 2000 at several very small or remote parks. Parks that have high visitation are often within relatively short driving times of highly populated parts of the state. Facilities that receive a high level of use by the public generally have a higher rating. Number of Activities Offered: Parks that offer a wide range of visitor activities provide more experiences for the public. Twelve major recreational and interpretive programs and/or activities offered within the park system have been identified. These are bicycling, boating, camping, exhibits/interpretative programs, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, junior ranger/lifeguard programs, museums and visitor centers, picnicking, water access and off highway vehicle (OHV) use. Included in the 12 major categories are all supporting elements, facilities and regular activities that are part of each park program. Those parks that provided a more diverse range of programs were given a higher priority for access improvements. Program Uniqueness: Some parks offer programs or experiences that are unique to that park only and may not occur in any other location in the state. Visitors with disabilities should have the same opportunity as others to experience that unique feature or activity. Those parks with a unique feature were given a higher priority. Geographic Distribution: The California Division of Tourism divides the state into 12 distinct geographic travel regions. Some travel regions, especially those in the more remote parts of the state, contain a smaller population of residents. Therefore, parks in those regions may have less activities or a lower attendance than some in a more highly populated region, but were given equal priority in the interest of serving residents and visitors in all parts of the state. It is important that programs and park experiences are distributed throughout the state’s travel regions in order to ensure maximum access for all.

2.3 Description of Priority Levels Using the criteria described above, all 266 parks were evaluated and given a priority level. These levels indicate the priority and phasing of accessibility

7 California Department of Parks and Recreation Transition Plan modifications that will be made in each park. There are five levels, which are described below: Level 1 Parks: 37 park units, including OHV units. Level 1 parks represent just 14% of California State Parks’ units, but account for 48% of the total visitation. Thirty percent of projects designated as high priority by field staff are contained within these 37 parks. They are spread geographically across the state, and all are reachable by motorized vehicles. The majority of these parks are within a two-hour drive of seven of the state’s major metropolitan centers. These metropolitan centers are from north to south: Redding, Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Bakersfield, Los Angeles and San Diego. All twelve California Division of Tourism travel regions are represented by these 37 parks. The Level 1 parks represent varied park environmental settings. These parks were also chosen due to the number of activities they offer and, in some cases, the uniqueness of programs or experiences available. These parks will be modified to provide programmatic access. The goal is that every type of facility–supported activity offered at each Level 1 park or each unique experience that is part of that activity is made accessible. Level 2 Parks: 54 park units. These 54 parks represent 20% of California State Parks’ total number of park units, and 24% of total visitation. These parks typically have slightly lower visitation and numbers of activities than Level 1 parks. In some cases, Level 2 parks may duplicate activities or experiences offered at a nearby Level 1 park. In those cases, other criteria such as visitation or unique features may have been deciding factors in assigning the level of the park. Major activities offered at each of the Level 2 parks are to be made accessible. Facilities that support the major activities and programs such as parking, routes and restrooms will also be made accessible Level 3 Parks: 69 park units. Representing 26% of California State Parks’ total number of park units and 12% of total visitation, Level 3 parks generally have lower visitation statistics than parks in Levels 1 and 2, and/or lower numbers of activities. At least one primary activity or program, and supporting facilities such as parking, routes and restrooms in all Level 3 parks will be made accessible.

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Level 4 Parks: 75 park units. These parks are currently the least visited among State Parks. They represent 4% of the total annual visitation. These park units generally have few or no developed facilities, and the activities offered at these parks are often represented at more developed park units nearby. Accessibility improvements at Level 4 units will generally include necessary restrooms, parking and routes. Parks that are closed to the public will not be modified at this time. Locally Operated (Level 5 Parks): 31 park units. These parks are operated by a local entity through an agreement with California State Parks. Modifications for these parks will be addressed by the local operating entity unless included in this plan. (See Section 4.0, Locally Operated and Concession Operated Facilities.)

2.4 Public Participation Public participation in the planning and preparation of a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is vital to the success of these documents. The Department has utilized a variety of processes to involve the public in its planning and decision- making for accessibility.

2.4.1 Public Input Surveys As part of the California State Parks transition planning process, a statewide outreach to the disabled community was conducted from December 2000 through March 2001. A questionnaire was developed to identify park use among people with disabilities and needed accessibility improvements. The questionnaire gave respondents the opportunity to evaluate their experiences regarding accessibility in particular parks, and also to make general comments about accessibility improvements in State Parks. The questionnaire was distributed through organizations that serve people with disabilities. A website was specifically created for increased outreach and questionnaire dissemination, and was linked to the California State Parks website. Survey respondents were given the opportunity to list, in priority order, areas of concern for needed improvement. The improvements recommended covered a gamut of issues. The most frequently expressed were wheelchair access, routes and compliant restroom availability. Other major areas of interest and improvement included: • Wheelchair access to trails and beaches • Accessible parking

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• Accessible campsites • Accessible picnic areas • Better signage for accessibility Parks selected as Level 1 and 2 generally parallel those that received a higher number of responses from the survey. Parks in the lower priority levels of the Transition Plan received little or no responses in the surveys.

2.4.2 Community Involvement Involving individuals with disabilities in the planning process for projects with accessibility components benefits State Parks. Members of the disabled community or those who work with accessibility issues can provide valuable knowledge. In 1995, the Department Administrative Manual, Chapter 14, mandated the creation of District Accessibility Resource Groups (DARG). Each DARG is made up of at least one district representative who is a State Park employee and people with disabilities or their advocates who usually work in the field of accessibility. They meet and offer input during the initial planning stage of a project. Many access modifications are specified by law, but the DARG may provide suggestions or solutions that would be beneficial.

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3.0 State Travel Regions The California Division of Tourism divides the state into 12 distinct geographic travel regions used to promote tourism in its electronic and printed media. These travel regions were developed in the 1980’s and were based on California’s unique history, geography, topography and regional identities. The California State Parks website and magazine uses the same travel regions to describe its 266 parks. As the traveling public is already familiar with the concept, it is consistent and logical to use these regions as the basis for viewing parks in the Transition Plan. With the large and diverse number of units in the California State Park System, the Department sought a systematic approach to making parks more accessible statewide within the travel regions. Using the priority levels described in section 2.3, this Transition Plan identifies a process to make parks programs and services accessible.

3.1 Twelve Travel Regions The twelve distinct travel regions follow the unique environmental settings that make California a rich and diverse state. From the North Coast redwoods to the deserts of Southern California, to the Central Valley and the High Sierra, State Parks provide a wealth of opportunities and experiences for the park visitor. The camping experience at Humboldt Redwoods State Park, among the old growth redwoods offers different recreational opportunities than camping in the vast desert of Anza Borrego State Park. The contrasts and variety throughout the travel regions provided a wide spectrum from which programmatic access could be assessed and compared throughout State Parks. A description of the twelve travel regions and the Level 1 Parks are in Appendix A.

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4.0 Locally Operated and Concession Operated Facilities 4.1 Locally Operated Park Units The Department has 31 park units that are operated by local public agencies or by contracted concessionaires. While these units are Department-owned, the programs, services and facilities are often managed by others. These units have been separately identified as Level 5 parks. Locally operated were also assigned a sub-level based on the criteria used for all other state park units. For locally operated parks, a procedure was developed to obtain comprehensive Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans. Each of the local operating agencies was contacted to determine if a Transition Plan had been prepared for the unit. If the local agency did not have a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan on file, park units were surveyed by the Department’s Accessibility staff. For some of these units, the Department will be working with the local agencies to facilitate the completion of a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Over the next several years, the Department will work with its local agencies to ensure the programs provided are brought into compliance with the ADA and provide guidance in the completion of facilities modifications. Refer to the Department’s Self-Evaluation Plan for additional information on locally operated park units.

4.2 Concessions Concessions operations within State Parks are usually specific programs or services provided by a private business entity. The specific program or service provided is managed by the concessionaire operating within the park unit. A small number of park units are managed entirely by concession. Concession programs and services were included in the facilities’ survey process and are incorporated into the Department’s Transition Plan. These programs are part of the 12 previously identified major park activities. All concessionaires have an operating contract with California State Parks. The current concession contract language requires concessionaires to address accessibility issues. The Department will be working with each concessionaire to ensure that all programs and services offered within state parks meet accessibility guidelines. All new and renewed concession contracts will be required to include plans to meet accessibility guidelines as well. A current listing of state park concessions can be found in Appendix D.

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5.0 Transition Plan This Transition Plan for the removal of architectural barriers to program access contains the following information: • Program Modifications Necessary • Park Units within each Travel Region • Priority levels (Levels 1 through 4) • Secondary priority scheduling (a, b, c) • Timeline for the completion of park priority levels The completion of barrier removal projects is under the supervision of the Acquisition and Development Division, California Department of Parks and Recreation. The responsibility for ensuring barrier removal will reside with the Accessibility Program Manager of the California State Department of Parks and Recreation.

5.1 Phasing Schedule Because of the large number of facilities, the Department’s proposed schedule for implementation is represented by a phasing plan. Projects will be scheduled systematically, statewide, to ensure equality from region to region. Project scheduling will also be subject to additional review processes including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Review (Section 5024) and required reviews by external public agencies. Parks and programs identified as “1” in the priority level will receive the highest priority for modifications scheduling. Some park facilities were further prioritized within the priority levels and are shown as having priority “1a,” “1b,” “2a,” etc. to indicate the preferred order of improvements. Priority will be placed on ensuring that at least one programmatically accessible, high-priority program is available in each travel region during the first phases of scheduling. The time frame to fully implement the Transition Plan is 14 years. This period includes time for project development, resource reviews and the contract process for the 266 parks addressed in this plan. Barrier removal will proceed according to each park's priority level.

The following table describes the priorities for barrier removals and facilities modifications at California State Park Units. In this schedule each major program is listed, along with each park and its priority level:

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level

Beach/Water Access North Coast Sonoma Coast SB 1 a Clear Lake SP 1 b MacKerricher SP 2 b Russian Gulch SP 2 b Van Damme SP 2 b Mendocino Headlands SP 2 c Manchester SP 3 a Shasta Cascade McArthur-Burney Falls SP 1 a Lake Oroville SRA 1 b Gold Country Folsom Lake SRA 1 a Auburn SRA 2 c South Yuba River SP 3 b High Sierra Calaveras Big Trees SP 1 b Grover Hot Springs SP 3 a D.L. Bliss SP 3 c San Francisco Bay Area Half Moon Bay SB 1 a Seacliff SB 1 a Big Basin Redwoods SP 1 b New Brighton SB 2 b Twin Lakes SB 2 b Sunset Beach SB 3 b San Gregorio SB 3 c Tomales Bay SP 3 c Montara SB 4 Pescadero SB 4 Central Coast Oceano Dunes SVRA 1 b Pfeiffer Big Sur SP 1 b El Capitan SB 2 a Marina SB 2 a Carpinteria SB 2 b Point Mugu SP 2 b

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Montana de Oro SP 2 c Limekiln 3 a Moss Landing SB 3 a Emma Wood SB 3 b Monterey SB 3 b San Buenaventura SB 3 c Carmel River SB 4 Salinas River SB 4 Central Valley Brannan Island SRA 1 b San Luis Reservoir SRA 1 b Caswell Memorial SP 2 b Millerton Lake SRA 2 c Turlock Lake SRA 3 a McConnell SRA 4 Los Angeles County Leo Carrillo SP 1 b Malibu Lagoon SB 2 b Orange County Bolsa Chica SB 1 a Doheny SB 1 b Huntington SB 2 b Crystal Cove SP 3 a San Diego Coast South Carlsbad SB 1 a Cuyamaca Rancho SP 1 b Silver Strand SB 1 b Torrey Pines SB 2 a San Elijo SB 3 a San Onofre SB 3 a Carlsbad SB 3 b Cardiff SB 3 c Inland Empire Lake Perris SRA 1 a Boat Facilities North Coast Sonoma Coast SB 1 a Clear Lake SP 1 b

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Shasta Cascade McArthur-Burney Falls SP 1 a Lake Oroville SRA 1 b Bidwell-Sacramento River SP 3 c Gold Country Folsom Lake SRA 1 a Auburn SRA 2 c Central Coast Morro Bay SP 1 a Central Valley Brannan Island SRA 1 b San Luis Reservoir SRA 1 b Millerton Lake SRA 2 c Los Angeles County Malibu Lagoon SB 2 b Inland Empire Lake Perris SRA 1 a Silverwood Lake SRA 2 c Campground North Coast Humboldt Redwoods SP 1 a Sonoma Coast SB 1 a Clear Lake SP 1 b Bothe Napa Valley SP 2 b Jedediah Smith SP 2 b MacKerricher SP 2 b Russian Gulch SP 2 b Van Damme SP 2 b Patrick's Point SP 2 c Prairie Creek Redwoods SP 2 c Salt Point SP 2 c Sugarloaf Ridge SP 2 c Benbow Lake SRA 3 a Richardson Grove SP 3 a Standish-Hickey SRA 3 a Grizzly Creek Redwoods SP 3 b Navarro River Redwoods SP 3 b Austin Creek SRA 3 c

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Hendy Woods SP 3 c Del Norte Coast Redwoods 4 Westport-Union Landing SB 4 Shasta Cascade McArthur-Burney Falls SP 1 a Lake Oroville SRA 1 b Castle Crags SP 2 c Plumas Eureka SP 2 c Woodson Bridge SRA 4 Gold Country Folsom Lake SRA 1 a Auburn SRA 2 c Indian Grinding Rock SHP 2 c High Sierra Sugar Pine Point SP 1 a Calaveras Big Trees SP 1 b Donner Memorial SP 2 b Emerald Bay SP 2 c Tahoe SRA 3 a San Francisco Bay Area Carnegie SVRA 1 a Half Moon Bay SB 1 a Seacliff SB 1 a Big Basin Redwoods SP 1 b Mount Tamalpais SP 1 b Samuel P. Taylor SP 2 a Henry Cowell Redwoods SP 2 b New Brighton SB 2 b China Camp SP 2 c Mount Diablo SP 2 c Portola Redwoods SP 3 a Santa Cruz Mission SHP 3 a Butano SP 4 Central Coast Morro Bay SP 1 a Hollister Hills SVRA 1 b Pfeiffer Big Sur SP 1 b El Capitan SB 2 a Carpinteria SB 2 b

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Pismo SB 2 b Montana de Oro SP 2 c Henry W. Coe SP 3 a Limekiln 3 a Emma Wood SB 3 b Refugio SB 3 b San Simeon SP 3 b McGrath SB 3 c Andrew Molera SP 4 Morro Strand SB 4 Central Valley Brannan Island SRA 1 b San Luis Reservoir SRA 1 b Caswell Memorial SP 2 b Millerton Lake SRA 2 c Colusa-Sacramento River SRA 3 b George J. Hatfield SRA 4 Los Angeles County Hungry Valley SVRA 1 a Saddleback Butte SP 1 a Leo Carrillo SP 1 b Malibu Creek SP 2 b Orange County Bolsa Chica SB 1 a Doheny SB 1 b San Clemente SB 3 b San Diego Coast South Carlsbad SB 1 a Cuyamaca Rancho SP 1 b Palomar Mountain SP 3 a San Elijo SB 3 a San Onofre SB 3 a Inland Empire Lake Perris SRA 1 a Mount San Jacinto SP 1 b Silverwood Lake SRA 2 c Desert Anza-Borrego Desert SP 1 b Ocotillo Wells SVRA 1 b

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Salton Sea SRA 2 b Picacho SRA 3 b Red Rock Canyon SP 3 c Providence Mts. SRA 4 Equestrian North Coast Humboldt Redwoods SP 1 a San Francisco Bay Area Mount Tamalpais SP 1 b Central Coast Pacheco SP 4 Gold Country Folsom Lake SRA 1 a Central Valley San Luis Reservoir SRA 1 b Los Angeles County Will Rogers SHP 1 a Inland Empire Lake Perris SRA 1 a Chino Hills SP 2 a Exhibits/Interpretive Programs North Coast Humboldt Redwoods SP 1 a Sonoma Coast SB 1 a Clear Lake SP 1 b Sonoma SHP 2 a Armstrong Redwoods SP 2 b Mendocino Headlands SP 2 c Patrick's Point SP 2 c Manchester SP 3 a Richardson Grove SP 3 a Annadel SP 3 b Bale Grist Mill SHP 3 b Humboldt Lagoons SP 3 c Petaluma Adobe SHP 3 c Fort Humboldt SP 4 Greenwood Creek SB 4

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Kruse Rhododendron SR 4 Shasta Cascade McArthur-Burney Falls SP 1 a Lake Oroville SRA 1 b Plumas Eureka SP 2 c William B. Ide Adobe SHP 3 a Shasta SHP 3 c Weaverville Joss House SHP 3 c Gold Country Columbia SHP 1 b California State Capitol Museum 2 a Old Sacramento SHP 2 a Sutters Fort SHP 2 a Auburn SRA 2 c Indian Grinding Rock SHP 2 c Marshall Gold Discovery SHP 2 c Empire Mine SHP 3 a Malakoff Diggins SHP 3 b Folsom Power House SHP 3 c State Indian Museum SHP 3 c High Sierra Sugar Pine Point SP 1 a Bodie SHP 1 b Calaveras Big Trees SP 1 b Donner Memorial SP 2 b Mono Lake Tufa SR 2 b Emerald Bay SP 2 c San Francisco Bay Area Half Moon Bay SB 1 a Big Basin Redwoods SP 1 b Mount Tamalpais SP 1 b Samuel P. Taylor SP 2 a Henry Cowell Redwoods SP 2 b Angel Island SP 2 c Ano Nuevo SR 2 c China Camp SP 2 c Mount Diablo SP 2 c Santa Cruz Mission SHP 3 a Natural Bridges SB 3 c

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Benicia Capitol SHP 4 Olompali SHP 4 Central Coast Hearst San Simeon SHM 1 a Morro Bay SP 1 a Oceano Dunes SVRA 1 b Pfeiffer Big Sur SP 1 b Pismo SB 2 b La Purisima Mission SHP 2 c Point Lobos SR 2 c San Juan Bautista SHP 3 b Carmel River SB 4 Point Sur SHP 4 Central Valley San Luis Reservoir SRA 1 b Fort Tejon SHP 3 b Colonel Allensworth SHP 3 c Tule Elk SR 4 Los Angeles County Hungry Valley SVRA 1 a Saddleback Butte SP 1 a Will Rogers SHP 1 a Leo Carrillo SP 1 b Antelope Valley Indian Museum 3 a Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve 3 b Los Encinos SHP 3 c Orange County Doheny SB 1 b Crystal Cove SP 3 a San Diego Coast Old Town San Diego SHP 1 a South Carlsbad SB 1 a Cuyamaca Rancho SP 1 b Silver Strand SB 1 b Border Field SP / TJ Estuary 2 c Torrey Pines SR 2 c San Pasqual Battlefield SHP 3 c

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Inland Empire Lake Perris SRA 1 a Mount San Jacinto SP 1 b Desert Anza-Borrego Desert SP 1 b Salton Sea SRA 2 b Red Rock Canyon SP 3 c Fishing Area Gold Country Folsom Lake SRA 1 a San Francisco Bay Area Candlestick Point SRA 3 c Central Coast Oceano Dunes SVRA 1 b Central Valley San Luis Reservoir SRA 1 b Brannan Island SRA 1 b Los Angeles County Malibu Lagoon SB 2 b Inland Empire Lake Perris SRA 1 a Hiking North Coast Prairie Creek Redwoods SP 2 c Shasta Cascade Castle Crags SP 2 c Los Angeles County Point Dume SB 3 c Inland Empire Chino Hills SP 2 a Miscellaneous/Support North Coast Casper Headlands SB 4 Montgomery Woods SR 4 Schooner Gulch SB 4

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Trinidad SP 4 Shasta Cascade Ahjumawi Lava Springs SP 4 Gold Country Railtown 1897 SHP 4 San Francisco Bay Area Gray Whale Cove SB 4 Central Coast Garrapata SP 4 Zmudowski SB 4 Los Angeles County Pio Pico SHP 4 Desert Heber Dunes SVRA 4 OHV Gold Country Prairie City SVRA 1 a San Francisco Bay Area Carnegie SVRA 1 a Central Coast Oceano Dunes SVRA 1 b Los Angeles County Hungry Valley SVRA 1 a Desert Ocotillo Wells SVRA 1 b Picnic Area North Coast Humboldt Redwoods SP 1 a Sonoma Coast SB 1 a Clear Lake SP 1 b Armstrong Redwoods SP 2 b Bothe Napa Valley SP 2 b Fort Ross SHP 2 b Jedediah Smith SP 2 b MacKerricher SP 2 b Russian Gulch SP 2 b

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Mendocino Headlands SP 2 c Salt Point SP 2 c Sugarloaf Ridge SP 2 c Jug Handle SR 3 a Manchester SP 3 a Annadel SP 3 b Anderson Marsh SHP 3 c Tolowa Dunes 4 Shasta Cascade McArthur-Burney Falls SP 1 a Lake Oroville SRA 1 b Gold Country Folsom Lake SRA 1 a Prairie City SVRA 1 a Columbia SHP 1 b Old Sacramento SHP 2 a Auburn SRA 2 c Marshall Gold Discovery SHP 2 c South Yuba River SP 3 b Folsom Power House SHP 3 c High Sierra Sugar Pine Point SP 1 a Bodie SHP 1 b Calaveras Big Trees SP 1 b D.L. Bliss SP 3 c San Francisco Bay Area Carnegie SVRA 1 a Half Moon Bay SB 1 a Seacliff SB 1 a Big Basin Redwoods SP 1 b Mount Tamalpais SP 1 b Samuel P. Taylor SP 2 a Henry Cowell Redwoods SP 2 b New Brighton SB 2 b Angel Island SP 2 c Ano Nuevo SR 2 c China Camp SP 2 c Mount Diablo SP 2 c Sunset Beach SB 3 b

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Candlestick Point SRA 3 c Natural Bridges SB 3 c San Gregorio SB 3 c Tomales Bay SP 3 c Benicia SRA 3 Bean Hollow SB 4 Bethany Reservoir SRA 4 Castle Rock SP 4 Forest of Nisene Marks SP 4 Manresa SB 4 Pomponio SB 4 Central Coast Hearst San Simeon SHM 1 a Morro Bay SP 1 a Hollister Hills SVRA 1 b Oceano Dunes SVRA 1 b Pfeiffer Big Sur SP 1 b El Capitan SB 2 a Marina SB 2 a Carpinteria SB 2 b Point Mugu SP 2 b La Purisima Mission SHP 2 c Point Lobos SR 2 c Fremont Peak SP 3 a Monterey SB 3 b Refugio SB 3 b San Juan Bautista SHP 3 b San Simeon SP 3 b Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP 3 c San Buenaventura SB 3 c Gaviota SP 4 Wm R Hearst Memorial SB 4 Central Valley Brannan Island SRA 1 b San Luis Reservoir SRA 1 b Caswell Memorial SP 2 b Turlock Lake SRA 3 a McConnell SRA 4

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Los Angeles County Hungry Valley SVRA 1 a Saddleback Butte SP 1 a Will Rogers SHP 1 a Leo Carrillo SP 1 b Malibu Creek SP 2 b Malibu Lagoon SB 2 b Topanga SP 3 b Los Encinos SHP 3 c Robert H. Meyer Memorial SB 4 Orange County Bolsa Chica SB 1 a Doheny SB 1 b Huntington SB 2 b San Diego Coast Old Town San Diego SHP 1 a South Carlsbad SB 1 a Cuyamaca Rancho SP 1 b Silver Strand SB 1 b Torrey Pines SB 2 a Border Field SP / TJ Estuary 2 c Inland Empire Lake Perris SRA 1 a Mount San Jacinto SP 1 b Chino Hills SP 2 a California Citrus SHP 2 b Silverwood Lake SRA 2 c Desert Anza-Borrego Desert SP 1 b Salton Sea SRA 2 b Visitor Center/Museum North Coast Humboldt Redwoods SP 1 a Sonoma Coast SB 1 a Clear Lake SP 1 b Sonoma SHP 2 a Armstrong Redwoods SP 2 b Fort Ross SHP 2 b

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level Mendocino Headlands SP 2 c Patrick's Point SP 2 c Bale Grist Mill SHP 3 b Jack London SHP 3 b Anderson Marsh SHP 3 c Humboldt Lagoons SP 3 c Petaluma Adobe SHP 3 c Fort Humboldt SP 4 Greenwood Creek SB 4 Sinkyone Wilderness SP 4 Shasta Cascade McArthur-Burney Falls SP 1 a Lake Oroville SRA 1 b Bidwell Mansion SHP 2 b Plumas Eureka SP 2 c William B. Ide Adobe SHP 3 a Shasta SHP 3 c Weaverville Joss House SHP 3 c Gold Country Columbia SHP 1 b California State Capitol Museum 2 a Old Sacramento SHP 2 a Sutters Fort SHP 2 a Indian Grinding Rock SHP 2 c Marshall Gold Discovery SHP 2 c CA Mining/Mineral Museum 3 a Empire Mine SHP 3 a Malakoff Diggins SHP 3 b Governor's Mansion SHP 3 c State Indian Museum SHP 3 c High Sierra Sugar Pine Point SP 1 a Bodie SHP 1 b Calaveras Big Trees SP 1 b Donner Memorial SP 2 b Mono Lake Tufa SR 2 b Emerald Bay SP 2 c

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level San Francisco Bay Area Carnegie SVRA 1 a Seacliff SB 1 a Big Basin Redwoods SP 1 b Mount Tamalpais SP 1 b Henry Cowell Redwoods SP 2 b Angel Island SP 2 c Ano Nuevo SR 2 c China Camp SP 2 c Mount Diablo SP 2 c Santa Cruz Mission SHP 3 a Wilder Ranch SP 3 b Natural Bridges SB 3 c Benicia Capitol SHP 4 Olompali SHP 4 Central Coast Hearst San Simeon SHM 1 a Morro Bay SP 1 a Hollister Hills SVRA 1 b Pfeiffer Big Sur SP 1 b Monterey SHP 2 b La Purisima Mission SHP 2 c Point Lobos SR 2 c San Juan Bautista SHP 3 b Point Sur SHP 4 Central Valley Brannan Island SRA 1 b San Luis Reservoir SRA 1 b Colonel Allensworth SHP 3 c Tule Elk SR 4 Los Angeles County Saddleback Butte SP 1 a Will Rogers SHP 1 a Leo Carrillo SP 1 b Malibu Lagoon SB 2 b Antelope Valley Indian Museum 3 a Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve 3 b Orange County Doheny SB 1 b

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Travel Priority Program Region Park Unit Level San Diego Coast Old Town San Diego SHP 1 a Cuyamaca Rancho SP 1 b Border Field SP / TJ Estuary 2 c Torrey Pines SR 2 c San Pasqual Battlefield SHP 3 c Inland Empire Lake Perris SRA 1 a Mount San Jacinto SP 1 b Desert Anza-Borrego Desert SP 1 b Salton Sea SRA 2 b

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5.2 Transition Plan Timeline The following timeline illustrates the anticipated completion dates of the various park priority levels, including a schedule for trail modifications. • Level 1 park projects will have design and development beginning in year 1 with new projects beginning each year through year 7. • Level 2 park projects will have development beginning in year 7 through year 10. • Level 3 park projects will be developed beginning in year 10 and continue through year 12. • Level 4 projects begin approximately during year 12 and continue through 14.

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2015-16 14

2014-15 13

2013-14 12

2012-13 11

2011-12 10

2010-11 9

2009-10 8

2008-09 7

2007-08 6

2006-07 5

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2004-05 3

2003-04 2

2002-03 1

Year

1 Trails 2 Trails 3 Trails 4 Trails 1 Parks 2 Parks 3 Parks 4 Parks Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level

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APPENDIX A

Travel Regions

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Region 1 – North Coast Old growth redwoods, coastal bluffs, secluded coves and wildlife areas characterize the North Coast travel region. The three parks chosen are spread throughout the region and offer a number of varied activities in different environmental settings.

Sonoma Coast State Beach Visitation: 2,211,401 A coastal beach park located in the southern part of the travel region, Sonoma Coast SB is one of the most popular parks serving the recreational needs of the North Bay area. Bodega Head offers a great place for winter whale watching, and at the mouth of the Russian River is a large seal rookery. Ten major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Visitation: 563,835 Humboldt Redwoods is a forested park located along the Eel River. Of the redwood parks in the north coast travel region, Humboldt Redwoods is centrally located and a gateway to the renowned Avenue of the Giants corridor. Ten major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Clear Lake State Park Visitation: 84,614 Clear Lake SP is centrally located in the travel region. The park is along the shore of Clear Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the state. Nine major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Region 2 – Shasta Cascade The Shasta Cascade travel region includes sleeping volcanoes, cold water springs, 4000-foot granite spires and a variety of wildlife. The two parks within this travel region offer a variety of activities in two totally different environmental settings.

Lake Oroville State Recreation Area Visitation: 506,036 Lake Oroville is located in the southern end of the travel region. It is home to the largest earthen dam in the world and is the starting place for the State Water Project (The California Aqueduct). Ten major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Visitation: 169,014 A mountain park located in the north central part of the travel region, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial is home to a majestic 129-foot

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waterfall. The park also offers lake and stream access. Nine major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Region 3 – Gold Country The Gold Country travel region allows travelers to learn about and experience gold rush history or to swim and boat at a highly popular lake recreation area. An off highway vehicle park is also an attraction in this region. Many state parks are a short distance from the popular and scenic Highway 49, which winds through the length of this travel region. The three parks in this region offer very different park experiences and between them serve over 2 million visitors a year.

Columbia State Historic Park Visitation: 351,492 Columbia SHP is located in the southern portion of the travel region. The historically preserved business district gives the visitor the flavor of the Gold Rush era. Three major activities/programs are offered at this unique park (See Appendix B).

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Visitation: 1,662,456 Folsom Lake SRA is located in the north central area of the travel region. This popular lake park serves the Sacramento area and has a high visitation rate. Nine major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Prairie City SVRA Visitation: 88,824 Prairie City is located in the north central area of the travel region close to Hwy 50 near Sacramento. Prairie City is unique for its major off-road motorcycle events. The park provides off-highway vehicle use, picnicking and OHV spectator events. Two major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Region 4 – High Sierra The High Sierra travel region has Giant Sequoias, the world’s largest trees, crystal clear mountain lakes and opportunities for winter sports. It is home to one of the most revered ghost towns in gold rush history. This area is sparsely populated, and the parks attract the majority of visitors during the warm summer months. The three parks are located throughout the region and preserve particularly unique features.

Sugar Pine Point State Park Visitation: 82,973 A mountain park located in the northern end of the travel region, Sugar Pine Point SP is on the shore of Lake Tahoe. It is open year-round while other parks in the area close in winter. The park offers beach areas in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter in addition to

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the historic Ehrman Mansion, one of the earliest West Shore estates on Lake Tahoe. Nine major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Calaveras Big Trees State Park Visitation: 169,879 Calaveras Big Trees SP is located toward the western side of the travel region. The park has a large campground and two protected groves of majestic Giant Sequoia trees. Eight major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Bodie State Historic Park Visitation: 205,247 Bodie SHP is located on the eastern side of the travel region on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, not far from Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park. Bodie is one of the most notorious gold rush towns in California history and a rare example of a ghost town stabilized in a state of arrested decay. Two major activities/programs are offered at this unique park (See Appendix B).

Region 5 – San Francisco Bay Area This travel region serves the large urban populations of both San Francisco and San Jose, and yet includes wind swept beaches and towering redwoods. The five parks chosen offer visitors a variety of settings, both inland and coastal, including an off highway vehicle park.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Visitation: 963,358 Big Basin Redwoods SP is a forested park located primarily inland in the southern end of the travel region and extends to the coast. It is the oldest park in the California State Park system and protects groves of majestic old growth coastal redwoods. Nine major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Mount Tamalpais State Park Visitation: 2,150,619 Mount Tamalpais SP, located at the northern end of the travel region, is a popular day trip for residents of the San Francisco Bay area. It is home to a historic amphitheater where the popular Mountain Play performances take place. Nine major activities/ programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Half Moon Bay State Beach Visitation: 861,727 Half Moon Bay SB is located centrally in the San Francisco travel region and serves both the San Francisco and Santa Cruz areas. Half Moon Bay offers the only state beach campground between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Ten major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

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Seacliff State Beach Visitation: 3,479,347 Seacliff SB has one of the highest visitation rates in the park system due to its popular beachfront campsites and ocean pier. It is located in the Southern part of the travel region, serving the Santa Cruz area. Eight major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Carnegie SVRA Visitation: 110,870 Carnegie SVRA is located in the eastern central part of the travel region. With 1500 acres of terrain, off road riders from beginners to experts will find a challenge. Three major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Region 6 – Central Coast The Central Coast travel region offers a variety of breathtaking settings from coastal redwoods to the world famous Hearst Castle to beautiful sandy beaches. The five parks were chosen because of their diverse environmental settings, off- road opportunities and close proximity to populations within the region.

Hearst San Simeon State Historic Monument Visitation: 800,829 Located on the coast in the central part of the travel region, Hearst San Simeon SHM preserves the home of William Randolph Hearst. Pioneer architect Julia Morgan designed the estate. Visitors may choose from four tours, including one designated accessible tour. Other than Old Town San Diego SHP, this park has the highest visitation of any historic park in the system and attracts visitors from throughout the world. Three major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Visitation: 339,445 Pfeiffer Big Sur SP is located in the north portion of the travel region, near the coast, and is a very popular camping park. The Big Sur area is world famous for the winding scenic drive and dramatic coastal views along Highway 1. Monterey, Carmel and Santa Cruz are all within a two-hour drive of Pfeiffer Big Sur. Rooms at the Big Sur Lodge are available as well as camping. Seven major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Morro Bay State Park Visitation: 1,128,000 Morro Bay SP is centrally located in the travel region on the coast between the Hearst San Simeon SHM and Pismo SB. The park’s popular Museum of Natural History is perched on a cliff overlooking the bay. Nine activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

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Hollister Hills SVRA Visitation: 122,775 Hollister Hills SVRA is located in the northern end of the travel region within an hour of San Jose and Monterey. OHV enthusiasts enjoy 87 miles of dirt trails, hills and a 4 x 4 vehicle obstacle course. Seven major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Oceano Dunes SVRA Visitation: 1,142,689 Oceano Dunes is located in the south central part of the travel region. This is the only state park to allow vehicles to drive and camp on the 3.5 miles of beach. There are also 1500 acres of challenging sand dunes for OHV use. Seven major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Region 7 – Central Valley The Central Valley travel region offers numerous recreational opportunities with rivers, lakes and reservoirs. The two parks were chosen because of their locations, varied activities and high visitation.

San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area Visitation: 1,132,636 San Luis Reservoir SRA is centrally located in the travel region and serves the South Bay as well as the Central Valley residents. The park is known for its diverse water activities and has a high rate of visitation. Ten major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Brannan Island State Park Visitation: 134,373 Brannan Island SP is located in the central part of the travel region on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and is one of few river parks in the State Park System. Although on an island, this park is very popular with boaters and is also reachable by motor vehicle via Highway 160. Nine major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Region 8 - Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County travel region offers extremely diverse natural and cultural opportunities, and contains coastal, historic and desert parks. The four parks were chosen because of their varied environmental settings, off road opportunities and proximity to highly populated areas.

Saddleback Butte State Park Visitation: 5,862 A desert park located in the northeast corner of the travel region, Saddleback Butte SP has a unique botanical community and

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spectacular views. Five major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Will Rogers State Historic Park Visitation: 157,159 Located toward the south end of the region, Will Rogers SHP was the home of the famous humorist and actor. With its equestrian facility and polo field, the ranch is a good representation of Rogers' life and his love for horses. A Polo club still uses the field on weekends. Five major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Leo Carrillo State Park Visitation: 113,235 Leo Carrillo SP is located at the south end of the region between the two highly populated areas of Ventura and Los Angeles. The park offers diverse experiences from tide pools and beaches to backcountry canyons. Eight major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Hungry Valley SVRA Visitation: 229,906 Hungry Valley SVRA is located in the northwestern corner of the travel region, just off Highway 5. With 19,000 acres and 130 miles of trails, OHV riders can choose between motocross, obstacle course and practice track for 90 cc or less. Primitive camping, a visitor center and ranger-led wildflower tours are offered. Four major activities/programs are available at this park (See Appendix B).

Region 9 – Orange County The Orange County travel region is a beach lover’s paradise. The two parks were chosen because of their location in the travel region, their proximity to large urban areas and their high visitation. The two parks serve almost 3.5million visitors annually.

Doheny State Beach Visitation: 896,005 Doheny SB is located in the southern part of the travel region and has a very popular beachfront campground, and spectacular surfing. Seven major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Bolsa Chica State Beach Visitation: 2,540,560 Bolsa Chica SB is located in the northern part of the travel region. A paved path along the beach is popular with joggers, skaters and bicyclists. Seven major activities/programs are offered at this park, which is open while under major renovation (See Appendix B).

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Region 10 - San Diego County The San Diego County travel region offers a variety of settings from beaches to mountains to historic parks. Two beach parks one at each end of the travel region provide the typical Southern California beach experience, while another park provides a mountain setting. The fourth park, Old Town San Diego SHP, is the most visited park in the California State Park System.

South Carlsbad State Beach Visitation: 1,372,000 South Carlsbad SB is a highly visited beach park located in the north section of the travel region. Popular campsites are located on the coastal bluffs overlooking the beach. Six major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Silver Strand State Beach Visitation: 469,000 Silver Strand SB is located in the southern section of the travel region. Its proximity to San Diego makes it a popular day trip destination. Six major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Visitation: 551,000 Cuyamaca Rancho SP is a scenic, mountain park located approximately one hour east of San Diego. Ten major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Visitation: 9,068,000 Old Town San Diego SHP is located within the City of San Diego. Period costumed interpreters of this first European settlement in California are highly popular with young and old. Many of the historic buildings now house restaurants, shops and exhibits. Three major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Region 11 – Inland Empire The Inland Empire travel region ranges from a Southern California mountain wilderness to busy recreation areas. The two parks were chosen for their very different environmental settings, varied activities and proximity to highly populated areas.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area Visitation: 1,132,636 Lake Perris SRA is centrally located in the region and serves the large urban areas of San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles. It also houses the Home of the Wind Regional Indian Museum. Eleven major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

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Mount San Jacinto State Park Visitation: 367,715 Located in the east central part of the travel region, Mount San Jacinto SP offers backpacking and winter sports in addition to more typical park activities. The park is reached from the mountain town of Idyllwild on one side and the famous Palm Springs aerial tramway on the other. Seven major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Region 12 - Deserts The Desert travel region offers a special solitude for those who seek it. In the springtime after a good rainy season wild flowers abound, drawing visitors from throughout the world. The two parks in this region were chosen because of uniqueness, size, environmental setting and off-road opportunity.

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitation: 426,007 Anza-Borrego SP is a desert park located at the southern end of the travel region. It is the largest State Park in the lower 48 states, and the largest desert state park in the United States. Seven major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

Ocotillo Wells SVRA Visitation: 193,990 Ocotillo Wells is located in the southern end of the travel region, bordering Anza Borrego Desert SP. OHV enthusiasts have 44,000 acres of undeveloped desert terrain to explore. Free year round primitive camping is also available. Three major activities/programs are offered at this park (See Appendix B).

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APPENDIX B

Program Matrix by Level

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Programs Level 1 Parks Anza-Borrego Desert SP 622 X X X X X X X

Big Basin Redwoods SP 406 X X X X X X X X X

Bodie SHP 324 X X

Bolsa Chica 534 X X X X X X X

Brannan Island SRA 314 X X X X X X X X X

Calaveras Big Trees SP 306 X X X X X X X X

Carnegie SVRA 272 X X X

Clear Lake SP 218 X X X X X X X X X

Columbia SHP 307 X X X

Cuyamaca Rancho SP 618 X X X X X X X X X X

Doheny SB 610 X X X X X X X

Folsom Lake SRA 318 X X X X X X X X X

Half Moon Bay SB 277 X X X X X X X X X X

Hearst San Simeon SHM 494 X X X

Hollister Hills SVRA 244 X X X X X X X

Humboldt Redwoods SP 119 X X X X X X X X X X

Hungry Valley SVRA 521 X X X X

Lake Oroville SRA 151 X X X X X X X X X X

Lake Perris SRA 665 X X X X X X X X X X X

Leo Carrillo SP 540 X X X X X X X X Mc Arthur-Burney Falls 125 X X X X X X X X X Memorial SP Morro Bay SP 443 X X X X X X X X X

Mount San Jacinto SP 616 X X X X X X X

Mount Tamalpais SP 239 X X X X X X X X X

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Programs Oceano Dunes SVRA 264 X X X X X X X

Ocotillo Wells SVRA 439 X X X

Old Town San Diego SHP 667 X X X

Pfeiffer Big Sur SP 448 X X X X X X X

Prairie City SVRA 367 X X

Saddleback Butte SP 543 X X X X X

San Luis Reservoir SRA 333 X X X X X X X X X X

Seacliff SB 409 X X X X X X X X

Silver Strand SB 614 X X X X X X

Sonoma Coast SB 209 X X X X X X X X X X

South Carlsbad SB 652 X X X X X X

Sugar Pine Point SP 339 X X X X X X X X X

Will Rogers SHP 559 X X X X X Level 2 Parks Angel Island 231 X X X X X X X X

Ano Nuevo SR 228 X X X X X

Armstrong Redwoods SR 208 X X X X X

Auburn SRA 398 X X X X X X X

Bidwell Mansion SHP 139 X X

Border Field SP 669 X X X X X X X X

Bothe-Napa Valley SP 240 X X X X X X X X

California Citrus SHP 570 X X X California State Capitol 357 X X X Museum Carpinteria SB 514 X X X X X X X

Castle Crags SP 124 X X X X X X X X

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Programs Caswell Memorial SP 316 X X X X X X X

China Camp SP 202 X X X X X X X X X X

Chino Hills SP 508 X X X X X X X

Donner Memorial SP 301 X X X X X X X

El Capitan SB 519 X X X X X X X X

Emerald Bay SP 313 X X X X X X X X X

Fort Ross SHP 207 X X X X Henry Cowell Redwoods 418 X X X X X X X X SP Huntington SB 564 X X X X X

Indian Grinding Rock SHP 373 X X X X X Jedediah Smith 102 X X X X X X X X X X Redwoods SP La Purisima Mission SHP 513 X X X X

MacKerricher SP 146 X X X X X X X X X X X

Malibu Creek SP 537 X X X X X X X X

Malibu Lagoon SB 548 X X X X

Marina SB 479 X X X Marshall Gold Discovery 304 X X X X X X X SHP Mendocino Headlands SP 158 X X X X X

Millerton Lake SRA 378 X X X X X X X X X X

Mono Lake Tufa SR 366 X X X X X

Montana de Oro SP 441 X X X X X X X X X X

Monterey SHP 455 X

Mount Diablo SP 203 X X X X X X X

New Brighton SB 408 X X X X X X X

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Programs Old Sacramento SHP 372 X X X

Patrick's Point SP 106 X X X X X X X X

Pismo SB 446 X X X X X X X X X

Plumas- Eureka SP 321 X X X X X X

Point Lobos SR 449 X X X X X

Point Mugu SP 573 X X X X X X X X X Prairie Creek Redwoods 104 X X X X X X X X SP Russian Gulch SP 141 X X X X X X X X X

Salt Point SP 248 X X X X X X X X X

Salton Sea SRA 623 X X X X X X X X X

Samuel P. Taylor SP 233 X X X X X X X X

Silverwood Lake SRA 592 X X X X X X X X X X

Sonoma SHP 243 X X X X

Sugarloaf Ridge SP 247 X X X X X X

Sutter's Fort SHP 308 X X

Torrey Pines SB 631 X X X

Torrey Pines SR 630 X X X

Twin Lakes SB 422 X X

Van Damme SP 142 X X X X X X X X X Level 3 Parks Anderson Marsh SHP 701 X X X X X

Annadel SP 246 X X X X X Antelope Valley CA Poppy 560 X X X Reserve (SR) Antelope Valley Indian 579 X X X Museum Austin Creek SRA 245 X X X X

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Programs Bale Grist Mill SHP 251 X X X

Benbow Lake SRA 123 X X X X X X X X

Benicia SRA 224 X X X X X Bidwell-Sacramento River 163 X X X X X SP California Mining/Mineral 707 X Museum Candlestick Point SRA 214 X X X X X

Cardiff SB 621 X X

Carlsbad SB 612 X X X X

Colonel Allensworth SHP 341 X X X X X Colusa-Sacramento River 140 X X X X X X SRA Crystal Cove SP 594 X X X X X X X

D.L. Bliss SP 303 X X X X X X X X

Emma Wood SB 530 X X X X X X

Empire Mine SHP 383 X X X X X

Folsom Powerhouse SHP 370 X X X X

Fort Tejon SHP 351 X X X

Fremont Peak 412 X X X X

Governor's Mansion SHP 377 X Grizzly Creek Redwoods 110 X X X X X X X X SP Grover Hot Springs SP 322 X X X X X

Hendy Woods SP 148 X X X X X X X

Henry W. Coe SP 432 X X X X X X X X

Humboldt Lagoons 105 X X X X X X X

Jack London SHP 241 X X X X X

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Programs Jug Handle SR 154 X X

Julia Pfeiffer Burns SP 462 X X X

Limekiln SP 461 X X X X

Los Encinos SHP 546 X

Malakoff Diggins SHP 356 X X X X X X X X X

Manchester SP 147 X X X X X X X

McGrath SB 567 X X X X X X X

Monterey SB 460 X X X

Moss Landing SB 454 X X X X

Natural Bridges SB 407 X X X X X

Navarro River Redwoods 144 X X X X

Palomar Mountain SP 617 X X X X X X

Petaluma Adobe SHP 219 X X

Picacho SRA 658 X X X X X X X

Point Dume SB 553 X

Portola Redwoods SP 405 X X X X X X

Red Rock Canyon SP 577 X X X X X

Refugio SB 527 X X X X X X X

Richardson Grove 116 X X X X X X X X

San Buenaventura SB 515 X X X X

San Clemente 611 X X X X X X X

San Elijo 654 X X X X X

San Gregorio SB 273 X X X

San Juan Bautista SHP 411 X X X

San Onofre SB 663 X X X X X

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Programs San Pasqual Battlefield 615 X X X X SHP San Simeon SP 487 X X X X X X X X

Santa Cruz Mission SHP 433 X X X

Shasta SHP 126 X X X

South Yuba River SHP 359 X X X X X X

Standish-Hickey SRA 117 X X X X X X X

State Indian Museum SHP 309 X X

Sunset SB 410 X X X X X X X

Tahoe SRA 302 X X X X X X

Tomales Bay SP 237 X X X X

Topanga SP 572 X X X X X X

Turlock Lake SRA 311 X X X X X X X Weaverville Joss House 127 X X SHP Wilder Ranch SP 456 X X X X X X X X

William B. Ide Adobe SHP 128 X X X X X Level 4 Parks Admiral William Standley 118 X SRA Ahjumawi Lava Springs 190 X X X X X SP Andrew Molera 491 X X X X X X

Ano Nuevo SP 222 X Arthur B. Ripley Desert 595 X Woodland SP Azalea SR 109 X

Bean Hollow SB 266 X X X X

Benicia Capitol SHP 221 X X

Bethany Reservoir SRA 744 X X X X X

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Programs Burleigh H. Murray Ranch 285 X X X X

Burton Creek SP 348 X

Butano SP 423 X X X X X X

Carmel River SB 437 X X X

Caspar Headlands SB 161 X X X

Caspar Headlands SR 160 X X X

Castle Rock SP 404 X X X Chumash Painted Cave 525 SHP Clay Pit SVRA 155 Del Norte Coast 103 X X X X X X Redwoods SP Delta Meadows River Park 338 X X X

Estero Bay 749 Forest of Nisene Marks 465 X X X X SP Fort Humboldt SHP 120 X X X

Franks Tract SRA 329 X X X

Garrapata SP 467 X X X

Gaviota SP 542 X X X X X X

George J. Hatfield SRA 312 X X X X X

Gray Whale Cove SB 270 X X X Great Valley Grasslands 352 X X SP Greenwood SB 165 X X X X

Harry A. Merlo SRA 136 X X X

Heber Dunes SVRA 444 X

John Little SR 438

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Programs John Marsh Home 254

Kruse Rhododendron SR 206 X X Leland Stanford Mansion 328 SHP Little River SB 108 X X

Los Osos Oaks SR 739 X

Mailliard Redwoods SR 149 X

Manresa SB 416 X X X X X

McConnell SRA 310 X X X X X X

Montara SB 278 X X X X

Montgomery Woods SR 143 X X

Morro Strand SB 442 X X X X

Olompali SHP 201 X X X X

Pacheco SP 369 X X X X

Pelican SB 101 X X X

Pescadero SB 227 X X X X X

Pio Pico SHP 551 X X

Point Lobos Ranch 440

Point Sal SB 535

Point Sur SHP 419 X

Pomponio SB 226 X X X X Providence Mountains 538 X X X X SRA Railtown 1897 SHP 335 X X

Reynolds WC 131 Robert H. Meyer Memorial 590 X X SB

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Programs Robert Luis Stevenson SP 215 X X X

Salinas River SB 451 X X X X

Santa Susana Pass SHP 505 X X

Schooner Gulch SB 164 X X X X

Sinkyone Wilderness SP 133 X X X X X X

Smithe Redwoods SR 130 X X

Thornton SB 275

Tolowa Dunes SP 134 X X X X X X X

Tomo-Kahni Site 368

Trinidad SB 107 X X X X X

Tule Elk SR 350 X X X

Verdugo Mountains 597

Ward Creek 349

Washoe Meadows SP 390 X Westport-Union Landing 150 X X X X X SB William Randolph Hearst 486 X X X X Memorial SB Woodson Bridge SRA 129 X X X X X X

Zmudowski SB 450 X X Level 5 Parks Asilomar SB and 436 X X Conference Grounds Castaic Lake SRA 569 X

CayucosSB 452 X

Corona del Mar 532 X

DockweilerSB 541

East Bay Shoreline 220

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Programs El Presidio de Santa 575 X Barbara SHP Fort Ord Dunes 476

Indio Hills Palms 646

Kenneth Hahn SRA 516

Kings Beach SRA 343 X X X X X

Lake Del Valle SRA 764

Lake Valley SRA 382

Leucadia SB 653 X

Lighthouse Field SB 474 X

Mandalay SB 676 X Marconi Conference 213 Center SHP Mendocino Woodlands SP 159 X X

Moonlight SB 638 X

Pacifica SB 230 X Pigeon Point Light Station 281 X X X X X SHP Placerita Canyon SP 552 Point Montara Light 282 X Station Robert W, Crown 258 X Memorial SB San Bruno Mountain SP 205

Santa Monica SB 557 X

Stone Lakes Preserve 355 X Wassama Round House 376 X X X SHP Watts Towers of Simon 518 X Rodia SHP Will Rogers SB 558 X X X

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Programs Woodland Opera House 327 X SHP

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APPENDIX C

Public Input Survey

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Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Walk ways can accomadate wheelchairs or walker throughout boating and walking the park system would be nice. I 2 to 10 hours around with son. also want to express our thanks for the parks being free for disabled people. 2 to 10 overnight hiking smooth trails Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Andrew Molera State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax Very accessible and only place I 2 to 10 one day Hike/camp, birdwatch know to camp without reservations NATURE WALKS BATHROOMS WITH SHOWERS ,COOKING FAMILY 2 to 10 overnight , NATURE WALKS FOR KIDS GAMES CAMP FIRES WITH DISABILITIES AND RELAX Angel Island State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. High cost of the ferry to get 1 to 50 hours Picnics, hikes. there. Day hikes, overnight trips Accessible camping close to the 1 to 50 overnight to house and camping water for access to sea kayaks Some kind of hand railings for 2 to 10 hours Picnic, BBQ, hiking parts with a slope Sightseeing with family or 2 to 10 hours friends

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Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around 2 to 10 one day Walking (in wheelchair) Need wheelchair accessible path accessible bathrooms are 2 to 10 overnight camping and hiking needed throughout. nature walking swimming well i think that more activites 2 to 10 overnight and just looking at the should be included into the view. camping Annadel State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Hiking when smaller and Need wheelchair path at least 1 1 to 50 hours could carry him. mile walk. Path's are not accessible Improve Path's with paving or 2 to 10 hours by scooter. Restrooms are compacting trails and improve not accessible. restroom access. over 50 hours Hiking Ano Nuevo State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing Little wheelchair accessibility Wheelchair fiendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicing sidewalks, parking and tables for picnicing. Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history transportation. More sensativity to Watch the seals. Bird 2 to 10 hours communication needs of deaf watch. and hard-of-hearing people. 2 to 10 hours watching the seals 2 to 10 one day Family outing, viewing No problems over 50 overnight sleeping needs more dirt Ano Nuevo State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Elephant Seal guided tour picnic areas need better paths of 2 to 10 hours elephant seal tour travel, less steep, and no 4 inch drop offs near the museum 2 to 10 hours Family No

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since i had the opertunity to visit the park unexpectedly ...i did not have a reservation for hiking trail by escorted tour accessable accomidation down 2 to 10 hours to see the elephant seals to the beach observation area ...but was told i could use an electric chair on the first half the hike /trail ..then walk the remai 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing Little wheelchair accessibility Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicing sidewalks, parking and tables for picnicking Taking the elephant seal Parking lot access to visitor 2 to 10 hours tour center 2 to 10 one day ate none 2 to 10 one day Family outing, viewing No problems Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Checkout the flowers 2 to 10 hours Photography, hiking Visiting missions, 2 to 10 hours museums, sightseeing. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. 1 to 50 one day Sightseeing Excellent accessibility 2 to 10 hours AT HEADQUARTERS, EVEN THE RANGER COULD NOT GET INTO THE BUILDING WHILE USING MY WALKER CAMPING, PHOTO, 2 to 10 hours FOR SUPPORT. AT OUTLYING FLOWERS, BIRDS CAMPGROUNDS THE PORTAPOTTIES ARE IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO GET INTO. 2 to 10 hours dsdfvdvf sddwwdw 2 to 10 hours Dune Buggies & Dirt Bikes None

2 to 10 hours Hiking viewing

Facilities OK, tables near 2 to 10 hours Picnicking parking, paths usually ok. 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing 2 to 10 overnight camp hike

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2 to 10 overnight Hiking, flowers, birds, relax O.k. for hard of hearing. 2 to 10 overnight Photography, hiking View of nature, drawing over 50 hours Parking and enrance way nature, being there Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements I know you do not want to disturb This is a wonderful and natural surrondings, but I would beautiful park, which has a 1 to 50 hours like access at least to the vision wonderful trail for vision impaired paths, the restrooms impaired. It is too and table areas. Very accessible facilities & trails! Just on busy weekends (especially holidays) adding additional handicapped parking 1 to 50 hours Walking trail, picnic spots would be wonderful. As many of the disabled people don't have the option of "walking a mile" just to get in...and have to trave most parks can use more accesible walkways for people in wheelchars and I doon't recall if the bathrooms were accessible 1 to 50 one day hiking, sightseeing,relaxing but I think they were. Overall, I think this is a very accesible park with the exception of needing more concrete walkways up into th Drove through and visited 2 to 10 hours Most areas outside beaches 2 to 10 hours Hiking Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 one day Conference Accoustics of meeting rooms. Lighting of meeting rooms. More Conferences and 1 to 50 overnight sensativity to deaf or hard-of- workshops. hearing people when visiting Asilomar. Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friend, wildlife watching, relax. Looking, walking in Hard packed or paved 2 to 10 hours wheelchair wheelchair trails.

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non-code complying hotel 2 to 10 overnight Conference/hiking facilities/inadequate accessible program experiences I visited most of these before I became confided to a wheelchair 2 to 10 overnight Conferences - since then I just don't go because of access problems. Hiking, photography, 2 to 10 overnight None conference Meetings, great walk along The toilet room in the old hall 2 to 10 overnight shore, Wheel shuttle to there in general had NO main building handicap toilet access. More railings on walkways at Meetings, seminars, least on one side. More ramps, 2 to 10 overnight conferences more handicap bathrooms (or at least grab bars in regular bath). over 50 hours Walking dog, hiking Better restrooms Auburn State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Sports, take my children 1 to 50 one day there Walking, BBQ, outdoor smoother trails, longer & wider 2 to 10 hours games trails Swimming American River, Safer trails leading down to the over 50 one day hiking river. Austin Creek State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Azalea State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Bale Grist Mill State Historical Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Many picnic tables are hard for 2 to 10 hours Picnic short or mobility limited people to sit at.

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Bean Hollow State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history transportation Benbow Lake State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 overnight Benicia Capitol State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Picnic, quiet, reading, 2 to 10 hours space, tour Benicia State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Boating, swimming, 1 to 50 hours Sidewalk right down to beach walking Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Picnic, tour Fine Toured mansion years 2 to 10 hours Was there an elevator? ago. Big Basin Redwoods State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Need more accessible parking, Hiking, picnics, visitor 1 to 50 hours need better access to visitor center center. The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. 1 to 50 hours picnic I cannot walk very far at one time. Often I use up my entire Walking the easy access "walking allowance" getting from trail. Walking short 1 to 50 hours the parking to the trailhead. distances on other Please provide parking closer to relatively level trails. the trailheads.

Very limited - but that may be all 2 to 10 hours that is practical. Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax 2 to 10 hours Family No

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Many picnic tables are hard for 2 to 10 hours Picnic, hike short or mobility limited people to sit at. Arrange for sign language Picnics, folk music camp, 2 to 10 hours interpretered evening events by hikes. the forest ranger. Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking, and tables for picnicking. Walking, birding, Natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history transportation walking, viewing nature, Cost of parking, and entrance 2 to 10 hours beach sunset watching. fee's. 2 to 10 overnight Bathrooms 2 to 10 overnight Camping, nature lack of adequate accessible 2 to 10 overnight camping/hiking features/bathrooms 2 to 10 overnight Scouting Bodie State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Must have urinal in car Walking Bodie Ghost Town 1 to 50 hours CHEMICALLY TOXIC and photographing RESTROOMS. 1 to 50 one day Tour, hiking, exploring 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Sight seeing I USE A 3 WHEELED ELECTRIC SCOOTER AT BODIE...OK. WE HAVE A VAN WITH SCOOTER HOIST; THE SIGHTSEEING, PHOTO, LAST 1/3 OF ROAD FROM 2 to 10 hours BIRDWATCHING US395 IS WASHBOARD, SO HARD ON THE VAN THAT WE MAY NOT VISIT AGAIN, THOUGH WE LIKE THE PLACE. 2 to 10 one day Site seeing Access is good The road could stand a lot of Toured the town of Bodie 2 to 10 one day improvement, of course I was and the cemetery there 10 years ago. Bolsa Chica State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 hours

1 to 50 hours Picnic, Swim,Body Board

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Swimming, sun bathing, restrooms cleaner, better 1 to 50 hours relaxing, roller blading parking, cleaner beach

Beach activities hot dog 1 to 50 one day and marshmellow roasts. Fire pits, hot dog roasts, 1 to 50 one day beach play, walks. Hot dog roasts, beach 1 to 50 one day activities no problems acessing, Swimming, walks,and 1 to 50 one day sometimes its not as clean as I'd camping like Open later in summer for 1 to 50 one day Swimming, weenie-roasts weenie-roasts 1 to 50 one day Weenie roasts Improve shower water pressure, unisex bathrooms (female 2 to 10 hours Swimming, picnic assists male), access to fire pits and picnic tables. Fire pits - hot dog and 2 to 10 one day marshmellow roasts and beach fun. over 50 hours more security because of over 50 one day swim / surf drunks. Visit the pier and beach over 50 one day activities over 50 overnight Sunning and camping Some (non-specific) Bothe-Napa Valley State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 one day Site-seeing Yellow jackets, especially at 2 to 10 overnight Camping swimming pool area. We travelled without my daughter, but had she been with us the park would have been o.k. 2 to 10 overnight Camping, swimming Her chair would have handled the gravelly pad o.k. but a trail that is wheelchair accessible would be nice. Full hookups for RV, larger 2 to 10 overnight Hiking, relaxing paved area for wheelchair.

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Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Brannan Island State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Picnic with cousin 2 to 10 overnight Swimming Butano State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history. transportation. Calaveras Big Trees State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Keep loop trail wheelchair 1 to 50 hours Walking the loop accessible Must have urinal in car, 1 to 50 hours Walking trails, photography CHEMICALLY TOXIC RESTROOMS Picnicking, nature programs, viewing the Good improvements made here, 1 to 50 one day Stanislaus River, seeing but increase campsites. the beautiful Redwoods. Camping, hiking, 1 to 50 overnight swimming 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours camping Camping, hiking and 2 to 10 hours learning at the park center. Cooking outdoors. No adequate disabled access to Driving through and visiting 2 to 10 hours features available to able bodied. caves. Would like access for scooters. I visited most of these before I became confined to a wheelchair 2 to 10 hours Picnicking - since then I just don't go because of access problems

Sequoias, Walking Tour Large lettered informational 2 to 10 hours signs for sights.

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2 to 10 one day Touring Need to build more restrooms 2 to 10 one day Tours Handicap access A main walking trail wide enough Walking, trails are a bit for 4 wheel chairs and graded to 2 to 10 one day tight & steep to walk the point where you are not going up a hill. I camped in an accessible site. The layout was good, with concrete access to the bathroom. Having my own key Strolling, photography, bar- 2 to 10 overnight the accessible restroom with a b-que shower was a special treat. I am a wheelchair user (manual). With some maintenance, the major walk through the California Citrus State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Music concerts none California Mining/Mineral Museum Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Picnic Handicap access Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm California State Capitol Museum Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Education, spec exhibits 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing Better access for wheelchairs The beauty of the Capital 2 to 10 hours None and grounds The beauty of the Capital 2 to 10 hours None and grounds School tours, scouting, 2 to 10 one day family outings California State Railroad Museum Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Toured without benefit of No TTD/TTY phone. Non guided 1 to 50 hours an interpreter ASL interpretation tours

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2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Browse museum O.K. 2 to 10 hours Education, spec exhibits Educational and 2 to 10 hours recreational school trips 2 to 10 hours Looking at old trains More access for wheelchairs. Hard packed or paved Looking, walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. Of historical interest to CHEMICALLY TOXIX 2 to 10 hours view RESTROOMS many picnic tables are hard for 2 to 10 hours Ride train, tour, exhibits short or mobility limited people to sit at. 2 to 10 hours Touring 2 to 10 hours viewing 2 to 10 hours Visited exhibits None 2 to 10 one day Passing thru No Researching California's Excelletn facility; provide 2 to 10 one day Historic Railroads, accessible outdoor picnic area. educational activities. School tours, scouting, 2 to 10 one day family outings Candlestick Point State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Very accessible facilities and trails! Just on busy weekends (especially holidays) adding additional handicapped parking Picnics (Sunday mornings) 1 to 50 hours spots would be wonderful. As walking many of the disabled people don't have the option of "walking a mile" just to get in...and have to tra 1 to 50 one day Picnic Handicap access Cardif State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru Be sure to have parking near the water - want to see ocean from Picnicking, viewing the 2 to 10 hours car and be able to get out in ocean wheelchair; like before latest damage.

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2 to 10 hours Walk, lunch facilities Carlsbad State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru 2 to 10 hours Walk, Lunch facilities Walking, watching the 2 to 10 hours None waves Walking, watching the 2 to 10 hours waves. Bike tour stop - shower- good park - great view of ocean 2 to 10 overnight cook- sleep from hiker biker site over 50 overnight Sunning and camping Some (non-specific) Carmel River State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax. No access for persons with Visiting while on vacation 2 to 10 hours wheelchairs and scooters, poor with families. restroom access. Camping, walking, 2 to 10 overnight None swimming hiking, nature program, 2 to 10 overnight bathrooms too far apart camped Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Need more restrooms and a 1 to 50 hours motorcycle riding hose down area Carpinteria State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 overnight Beach activities, shopping, 1 to 50 overnight Sites to small and crowded. hiking Trails east of park along ocean 2 to 10 hours Biking, hiking, surf past seal rock maps. 2 to 10 hours Fishing Bathrooms 2 to 10 hours Picnics 2 to 10 hours Walking Access signage

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Walking on trails in park 2 to 10 hours Roads need work area and on beach, biking Bike tour- Sleep, eat, 2 to 10 overnight park is ok shower. Need more hook-ups in San 2 to 10 overnight Camping, fishing Miguel Loop 2 to 10 overnight Camping, fishing not bad 2 to 10 overnight Camping, hiking Camping, hiking, beach Need more hook-ups in San 2 to 10 overnight walking, fishing Miguel Loop Camping, hiking, walk Need more hook-ups for motore 2 to 10 overnight beach homes, electric and water. A few more showers and bathrooms wouldn't hurt. It gets pretty cowded during peak Camping, swimming, 2 to 10 overnight season. Overall, a very nice sightseeing park. We always enjoy ourselves and will be returning this summer. N/A - we had our own 2 to 10 overnight None group activities. Wheelchair access to the beach 2 to 10 overnight Picnicking and hiking - larger sites for disabled. Wheelchair access to the beach 2 to 10 overnight Picnicking, hiking - larger sites for disabled. 2 to 10 overnight Use for overnight stays None over 50 hours Sight seeing Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Caspar Headlands State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Sensativity to the communication 2 to 10 hours Picnic. needs of deaf and hard-of- hearing persons. 2 to 10 hours Picnicking Very little accessibility Play in the water, look for 2 to 10 hours Needs a maintained restroom sea shells Castaic Lake State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements There need to be direct I mainly enjoy the scenery wilderness area public 1 to 50 hours and fresh air! transportation at least on weekends. Boating, fishing, and 2 to 10 one day Nice camping

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Observe an extreme 2 to 10 one day Wheelchair accessible trails sporting event 2 to 10 one day Picnic 2 to 10 one day Picnic Swimming, picnicking, rest 2 to 10 one day and relaxation 2 to 10 one day View, play More safety Nature programs need more 2 to 10 overnight Camping, hiking frequent Castle Crags State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements This park is not accessible but you can't determine that until 2 to 10 hours Picnic after you have paid the fee to get in. It was a waste of time and money. Walking on Pacific Crest 2 to 10 hours ok Trail for awhile! Wheel around parking lot and a very short trail It is not accessible. Build trails 2 to 10 hours accessible to wheelchairs, wheelchairs can go on. where one can barely glim 2 to 10 one day hicking,fishing Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Castle Rock State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Not accessible, went there when 2 to 10 hours ablebodied. Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax No access for disabled in wheelchairs or scooters. We like 2 to 10 hours Family outing beaches too. Give us access please. Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history transportation. Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around

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Cayucos State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Relaxing on beach Needs wheelchair access. 2 to 10 hours Walk on pier No beach wheelchair access Alone observing, watching Boardwalk out closer to water. over 50 hours waves and birds. More benches to rest. Central Coast Area 1 to 50 overnight hiking, camping Lack communication, w/ ASL China Camp State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Very accessible facilites & trails! Just on busy weekends (especially holidays) adding additional parking spots would Picnics, short walks, visit 1 to 50 hours be wonderful. As many of the "museum" disabled people don't have the option of "walking a mile" just to get in...and have to travel with medica More bathrooms, railings on 2 to 10 overnight Camping stairs, better public transportation so I could go solo Chino Hills State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Mountain Biking, Hiking Better Signing 2 to 10 one day Bar Q Fine 2 to 10 one day Hiking and scouting Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Driving through, stopped, 2 to 10 hours get out move around to Roads need work see cave. 2 to 10 hours Look at it I don't drive, rely on parents 2 to 10 hours Nature, the painting None Clear Lake State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Sand, beach, swings, 2 to 10 hours lawn, picnic

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Sensativity to deaf and hard of 2 to 10 overnight Picnic, BBQ, hike, boating. hearing persons. Columbia State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements More (clean) restrooms, Walk, ovserve historical handicap placard parking in 1 to 50 hours sights, shop, picnic shade areas, more security, more water (drinking) fountains Walk, view historical CHEMICALLY TOXIC 1 to 50 hours buildings, photography RESTROOMS 1 to 50 one day Shop, listen to the music More restrooms 1 to 50 one day Tours, picnic Handicap access Walked around town, went 1 to 50 one day to plays, rode bikes around town, went to dinners. Hard packed or paved Looking, walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. 2 to 10 one day Picnicking, sightseeing Lack of access for disabled. School tours, scouting, 2 to 10 one day family outings Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Family activities, Improve access to day use over 50 one day picnicking, researching picnic tables, grills. Increase California history number of accessible restrooms. Live nearby daughter lives over 50 overnight None in Columbia Corona del Mar State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Swimming, evening There is no wheelchair access to 1 to 50 hours campfires on beach beach. Sun bathing and site parking is tough, but 1 to 50 one day seeing understandable 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru 2 to 10 hours Tidepools 2 to 10 hours Tidepools and picnic 2 to 10 hours Tidepools, picnic Need more nature programs

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Sit on a towel, play in the water, walk along the 2 to 10 one day water edge with assistance. Tidepool viewing, Bathroom facilities to far from 2 to 10 one day picnicking tidepools 2 to 10 one day Tidepools Nature programs re: tidepools Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Crystal Cove State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 one day Swimming, walking 2 to 10 hours Swim 2 to 10 one day Walking Expensive entry Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Climbed stonewall peak 2 to 10 one day three times this year, nice none- great park trails! Hike, camping or day 2 to 10 one day outing 2 to 10 one day hiking Fishing and shopping. 2 to 10 overnight None Use for overnight stays. D.L. Bliss State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements hiking, swimming, laying 2 to 10 overnight None...I totally enjoy this park back over 50 one day Sailing, picnicing All o.k. Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Drove through and visited 2 to 10 hours Most areas outside beaches Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm

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Delta Meadows River Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Dockweiler State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Wheelchair ramp to ocean, 1 to 50 one day Beach path parking Camped w/RV, walked 2 to 10 overnight around area Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Doheny State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements No safe path of travel from day 2 to 10 hours Picnic and visit friends use to overnight area. 2 to 10 hours Visited beach None 2 to 10 one day Surfing, biking, picnicing. None. location of outdoor shower and restrooms on the hiker biker site makes it the least desireable site bike tour stop. sleep, eat, 2 to 10 overnight i have used. Also there are no shower. trees or shade or grass. It is a small site too. The rest of the park is beautifull. over 50 overnight Sunning and camping Some (non-specific) Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Donner Memorial State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 hours 1 to 50 hours Picnic, history, short hike Visited exhibits and 2 to 10 hours None beaches

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Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around over 50 overnight Camping, museum, beach All o.k. lEast Bay Shoreline Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. 2 to 10 hours Hiking, bird watching. |El Capitan State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 overnight Camping 1 to 50 overnight Fishing, enjoying nature Bathrooms I visited most of these before I became confined to a wheelchair 2 to 10 hours Sight-seeing - since then I just don't go because of access problems. 2 to 10 hours Walking Access signage 2 to 10 one day Walking, painting None Larger stalls in bathrooms, 2 to 10 overnight Camping uneven terrain 2 to 10 overnight Camping, beach walking Electicity and water hook-ups Fishing, swimming, and 2 to 10 overnight need more places like this camping Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Relaxing at beach, at 2 to 10 overnight It seemed fairly accessable. campsite. Visited campsite, camping, 2 to 10 overnight outside concert, BBQ, Great park hiking Trailor camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. lEl Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours History Bathrooms

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iewing the building The section across the street materials and the way from the church is quite difficult 2 to 10 hours they were used to create to go through due to the dirt the buildings. Looking at floor. the Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of course Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight disabled. The military gave me cleaning trails, swimming 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Emerald Bay State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 hours Picnic, history, short hike Hard packed or paved Looking, walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around There's no way to get to the Boat camping, hike the over 50 overnight main park features (that I know falls, Vikingsholm of besides the Paddlewheel). Emma Wood State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Trail to east and west end along 1 to 50 hours Hiking, biking ocean. I have chemical sensitivities and the creosote from the railroad Beachgoing/sunbathing, 2 to 10 hours ties (of the RR track) off gases biking and the fumes pervade the area. Can this be remedied somehow? Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm It's dirty and never enough over 50 one day Walking, exploring, biking access Trailer Camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas.

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Empire Mine State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Need better accesss from Guided tours, visitor 1 to 50 hours parking to visitor center. Need center, self-guided walks better signage. 2 to 10 hours Visiting center none, ok 2 to 10 hours Walk-hike, tour Fine 2 to 10 hours Walking, picnics smoother trails Estero Bay Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Alone observing, watching Boardwalk out closer to water, over 50 hours waves and birds. more benches to rest. Folsom Lake State Reacreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Walking smoother, wider trails Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Picnic areas Ok, none 2 to 10 one day Swimming, sunbathing Better access hiking in. 2 to 10 overnight Camping, swimming 2 to 10 overnight To camp no over 50 one day Boating, skiing, picnicking Better bathrooms, cleaner Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Hiking and museum Fort Humboldt State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Sight seeing Waited at benches while 2 to 10 hours Something to do while we wait. others hiked. Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm

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Fort Ord Dunes State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Drove through areas and 2 to 10 hours most areas outside visited beaches 2 to 10 one day Walking, painting None Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm over 50 hours Walking dog, hiking Better restrooms Fort Ross State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Guided tour 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Hiking, flowers, birds, relax Ok for hard of hearing. 2 to 10 hours Historical "touristing" No access problems noted. 2 to 10 hours viewing comfortable benches and tables Walk, observe historical 2 to 10 hours along route, handrails esp. @ sights, picnic, rest in quiet inclines Fort Tejon State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru 2 to 10 hours Seeing history Very good access Need a archeologist or historian 2 to 10 hours viewing ruins on site. Fremont Peak State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax. Looking, walking in Hard packed or paved 2 to 10 hours wheelchair wheelchair trails. Picnic, quiet, reading, 2 to 10 hours space, tour

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Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Gaviota State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 one day 1 to 50 overnight Fishing, enjoying nature 1 to 50 overnight Fishing, enjoying nature Bathrooms Drove through areas and 2 to 10 hours Most areas outside visited beaches Sensativity to the communication Picnic, walking, finding sea 2 to 10 hours needs of deaf and hard-of- shells, wading in water. hearing persons. 2 to 10 hours Sight seeing 2 to 10 one day Picnicking Sightseeing, lecture notes, 2 to 10 one day Excellent progress seeing new theatre Harder trails (surfaces), hand- 2 to 10 overnight Camping, cooking, walking held showers 2 to 10 overnight Use for overnight stays None Trailer Camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Gold Country Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Lack communication w/ ASL like over 50 overnight Hiking, camping warning information or questions etc. Governor's Mansion State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Tour Ok, but has a number of steps Great Valley Grasslands State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 one day

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Drove through and visited 2 to 10 hours most areas outside beaches 2 to 10 hours Picnic To river and bathroom 2 to 10 overnight Hiking and camping Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Grover Hot Springs State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements No tty access at the park or ASL 1 to 50 one day Hotsprings, hiking interpreted hikes. camping and getting in hot 2 to 10 overnight better access to hot springs springs CHEMICALLY TOXIX Hot spring, walk trails, RESTROOMS AND ALLERGIC 2 to 10 overnight photography, overnight in TO BAR-B-QUE FLUID AND campground. WOOD SMOKE Very accessible facilities & trails! Just on busy weekends (especially holidays) adding additional handicapped parking Walking, swimming, hot 2 to 10 overnight spots would be wonderful. As pool, camping many of the disabled people don't have to travel with medical supplies, or chairs, or adaptive aides tha Half Moon Bay State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Picnic, bird watching, Sensativity to the communication 1 to 50 one day walking the beach, needs of deaf and hard-of- collecting rocks/sea shells. hearing persons. 1 to 50 one day Swimming, walking 2 to 10 hours Bathrooms Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax 2 to 10 hours Fishing with family

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Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need for public 2 to 10 hours history. transportation. 2 to 10 one day Viewing, family outing None Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 hours Castle tours Much improvement over the Historical interest, movie, 1 to 50 hours years! learning, view NOW Looking, walking in Hard-packed or paved 2 to 10 hours wheelchair wheelchair trails Picnic, quiet, reading, 2 to 10 hours space, tour 2 to 10 hours Saw the castle 2 to 10 hours See, read, liste, great Great I DO NOT CLIMB STAIRS OR USE A WHEEL CHAIR. I MUST USE A SPECIAL WALKER OR AN ELECTRIC 3 WHEELED SIGHTSEEING WHILE SCOOTER. THE TOUR 2 to 10 hours WIFE TAKES TOUR OF BUSSES DO NOT MANSION. ACCOMODATE THESE. GUIDES AND MY WIFE SUGGESTED THAT STAIRS WERE PREVALENT. Sightseeing with family or 2 to 10 hours friends 2 to 10 hours Tour No Tour guides need assistive 2 to 10 hours Tour listening devices for hearing impaired Accurate information on time and accessibility. My family and I we incorrectly told the tour 5 was Viewing the grounds and accessible. In fact, the vehicles 2 to 10 hours buildings. used to transport me in my wheelchar stopped running several hours before the tour. The tour is an evening tour with 2 to 10 hours Visited Hearst Castle 2 to 10 one day Family outing To see the castle (take 2 to 10 one day No tours) 2 to 10 one day Touring OK Touring, painting, admiring 2 to 10 one day None history 2 to 10 one day Tours, beach

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Certain areas not accessible. Special arrangements had to be Visited museum and 2 to 10 one day made in advance at San historic buildings Simeon, older need accessible entrances. When on bus there is no Does not provide ASL guided way a deaf person can 2 to 10 one day tours. No TTY or TDD phones hear the voice-script being available. said. 2 to 10 overnight Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Hendy Woods State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Full hookups for RV, larger 2 to 10 overnight Hiking, relaxing paved area for wheelchair Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Hiking, picnics, visitor Needs more accessible parking, 1 to 50 hours center need better access to restrooms. The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax 2 to 10 hours Family No 2 to 10 hours Nature hike, picnic 2 to 10 hours picnic 2 to 10 hours See, read, listen, great Great 2 to 10 hours Strolled on paved roads. Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking, and tables for picnicking Visit w/ friends. Viewed 2 to 10 hours Good the museum and walked.

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Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around 2 to 10 one day Viewing, family outing None 2 to 10 overnight Full hookup for RV, larger paved 2 to 10 overnight Hiking, relaxing area for wheelchair Henry W. Coe State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax. Picnic, quiet, reading, 2 to 10 hours space, tour 2 to 10 hours See, read, listen, great Great High Sierra Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Lack communication w/ASL like 1 to 50 overnight Hiking, camping warning information or questions, etc. Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Attached Letter:"To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of course Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight disabled. The military gave me cleaning trails, swimming 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Humboldt Lagoons State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Sight seeing Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm

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Humboldt Redwoods State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Wider trails, access to beach 2 to 10 hours Picnic, swimming, walking and better bathrooms. 2 to 10 hours Sight seeing 2 to 10 hours Swimming, walking Sidewalk right down to beach 2 to 10 overnight Camping Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm i love this park and think that it is walking hikeing swimming great i would not like to visit 2 to 10 overnight and showers anyother park because this one is so beautiful i just love it!!! =) Huntington State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours 1 to 50 hours Swim, Surf

Swimming, sun bathing, restrooms cleaner, better 1 to 50 hours relaxing, roller blading parking, cleaner beach

1 to 50 one day Family fun Somewhat needs improvements. 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Washroom/bathroom and 2 to 10 hours changing rooms Enjoyed the water, resting 2 to 10 hours All OK on sand, barbeque. 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing in water. Paths on sand - walkways. Improved shower water 2 to 10 hours Swimming, picnic pressure, unisex bathrooms, access to fire pits, picnic tables. 2 to 10 hours Walk at the pier and beach 2 to 10 one day over 50 hours over 50 hours Walk on pier

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Sunning and swimmming, over 50 one day good oh ya site seeing! over 50 overnight Sunning and camping Some (non-specific) Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Always take out of towners 2 to 10 hours there and picnic and go to ok museum. Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Indio Hills Palms Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 one day Bar Q Fine Jack London State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements I visited most of these before I became confided to a wheelchair 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing - since then I just don't go because of access problems No problems then (1947-1995). 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing, picnicking Since then walking is a problem. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Nature walks Better access for wheelchairs Wider pull-outs (in certain 2 to 10 hours Photography, hiking places), put in a foot trail, perhaps? No problems then (1947-1995). 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing, picnicking Since then walking is a problem. 2 to 10 hours viewing John Little State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Picnic, quiet, reading, space, tour

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Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of 2 to 10 overnight Photography,y,, art, hiking,, course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Jug Handle State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Our group stays at Jug Farm needs a wheelchair Handle Farm., sea accessible room for sleeping. I 2 to 10 overnight kayaking, walking in the know this is a problem for an old reserve house. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 overnight I visited most of these before I became confined to a wheelchair 2 to 10 hours Picnicking - since then I just don't go because of access problems. 2 to 10 hours Picnic, playing This park, or at least this trail, is pretty accessible for me. I can park and walk right onto the trail and be away from the parking 2 to 10 hours Walking the waterfall trail. area pretty quickly. The slopes are gentle and I can walk and enjoy the whole trail. I can never find any informat Kings Be ch State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours Many picnic tables are hard for 2 to 10 hours Swim, picnic short or mobility limited people to sit at. 2 to 10 one day Boat, picnic 2 to 10 one day Walking (in wheelchair) Need wheelchair accessible path over 50 hours Beach play Excellent La Purisima Mission State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Same as El Presidio de 2 to 10 hours None Santa Barbara

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2 to 10 hours Walking Access Signage 2 to 10 hours Went to Easter picnic 2 to 10 one day Tour, enjoy, relax Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 overnight camping electricity at campsite Lake Oroville State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Fishing No reasonable access Museum, looking at the 2 to 10 hours dam and the water Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 one day friends, wildlife watching, relax. Did the Feather Falls hike! 2 to 10 overnight ok Whew! Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Lake Perris State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements GENERALLY VERY GOOD. DOORS TO RESTROOMS ARE VERY HARD TO OPEN IF YOU ARE WEAK IN THE ARMS AND ARE USING A BIRDWATCHING, WALKER...IMPOSSIBLE FROM 1 to 50 hours PHOTO, "HIKING" A SCOOTER. CURB CUTS ARE NOT WELL LOCATED AND FREQUENTLY HAVE A DUMPSTER IN THE WAY ATTHE CLOSEST PARKING SPOT FOR THE Fishing, boating, and 1 to 50 one day seems to be dirty most the time camping 2 to 10 hours Day visit, picnicking 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru

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2 to 10 hours touring Needs More accessible 2 to 10 one day Church gathering walkways for handicapped 2 to 10 one day Picnicking, hiking 2 to 10 one day Swimming 2 to 10 overnight Camp, hike 2 to 10 overnight Camping, fishing 2 to 10 overnight Camping, hiking, fishing Fishing, camping, and 2 to 10 overnight hiking restrooms, picnic tables, 2 to 10 overnight Picnic, camping cleaning help clean trash, group from Bar B Ques, Nature No problems. Bathroom stalls over 50 hours walk program, softball, small for wheelchairs. inside games Take clients for fresh air over 50 hours and activities over 50 one day Fishing, water skiing Very nice park, no suggestions over 50 overnight Sunning and camping Some (non-specific) Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Lake Valley State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements over 50 one day swim / surf Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Drove to Sacramento for this, but it was under 2 to 10 hours construction. Summer 2000 Leo Carril lo State P rk Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Wheelchair ramp to ocean, 1 to 50 hours Picnic parking Beach-swimming, hiking, 1 to 50 overnight relaxing Better beach access both getting normal camping and beach to the beach from the 1 to 50 overnight activities campground area and getting on the beach itself. Nature programs, 2 to 10 hours picnicking 2 to 10 hours With campers. Needs improvement.

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nice park with large, shady hiker bike tour stop - Sleep, eat, 2 to 10 overnight biker spot. allways enjoyed my shower. stay there. Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Lighthouse Field State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking, and tables for picnicking. Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around Limekiln Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Please provide parking closer to the trailheads. Most of our walking at Limekiln was through Walked partway up the the camping area parking lot 2 to 10 hours Limekiln trail in June. It (where we were not allowed to was beautiful. park since we were there for day use only). My disability causes my walking to be limited to bet Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Little River State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Need access to water; sand 1 to 50 hours Accessible toilet chair or sand mat. This beach is important as a nesting area for the federally- listed snowy plover. I believe that vehicle access is not birdwatching, walking on 2 to 10 hours compatible with protection of beach nesting plovers, even though this means no vehicular access for disabled people. I strongly support acce

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Sensativity to the communication Picnic, swimming/wading, 2 to 10 hours needs of deaf and hard of walking, hiking. hearing persons. Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Los Osos Oaks State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Observing nature - guided More benches for resting or over 50 hours walks railings to lean on. Improve parking accessibility Picnicking, nature over 50 one day and restroom and campsite programs MacKerricher State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Play in the water, explore, 1 to 50 hours watch sea lions, fly kite. Watch the ocean, go for a 1 to 50 hours Excellent ride in wheelchair Walking the boardwalk and 2 to 10 hours ok picnic Need access to water; sand 2 to 10 hours Wheelchair/walk, picnic chair or sand mat. 2 to 10 overnight Nature walking Swim, raft, build sand over 50 one day Needs a maintained restroom Mailliard Redwoods State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 overnight Nature walking Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements No accessible parking, no Visitor center, drive accessible bathrooms, no 2 to 10 hours through park accessible campsites, part of visitor center is not accessible. 2 to 10 hours Walk and hike with group Fine

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Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of 2 to 10 overnight Photography,y,, art, hiking,, course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Malibu Creek State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Hike, picnic, photography None 2 to 10 hours Sight-seeing, jogging 2 to 10 overnight Hiking, Biking Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Malibu Lagoon State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Wheelchair ramp to ocean, 1 to 50 one day Would like to swim parking Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Manchester State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Try to drive close enough No way for a wheelchair to get 2 to 10 hours to see ocean. close to ocean. Manresa State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking, and tables for picnicking Marina State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours Viewing OK

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At the time I was not disabled, Kite flying, walks, but as far as I can remember, I 2 to 10 hours sightseeing, watch para didn't have any trouble sailing accessing the beach Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm over 50 hours Walking dog, hiking Better restrooms Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements There is no TDD/TTY phone Non-guided tours around 2 to 10 hours equipment nor ASL interpreted park. tours in museum. Attached Letter:"To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of course Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight disabled. The military gave me cleaning trails, swimming 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm need to plant more trees - the eating, sleeping, walking, over 50 overnight old ones are dying and no new talking ones are being planted need to plant more trees - the eating, sleeping, walking, over 50 overnight old ones are dying and no new talking ones are being planted McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Camping, fidhing, New accessible camp sites very 2 to 10 hours swimming, nature walks nice. Go wherever I can, see Keep lateral (side-to-side) slope 2 to 10 hours whatever I can, learn minimal - preferably 0 (none). whatever I can. Picnic, hike, wildlife, view 2 to 10 hours Better trail to falls scenery 2 to 10 hours Visited with a group 2 to 10 overnight Camp, hike Some paths are too steep. 2 to 10 overnight Camping, hiking 2 to 10 overnight Fishing, Camping

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Access to the bottom of the falls has gotten better over the years, but you will have to re-configure Pinicing, fishing, walking the angle of the switchback trail over 50 one day the falls trail, and walking to the bottom of the falls. The to the headwaters. degree of downgrade is still too steep for wheelchair users to go back up. McConnell State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 overnight Camping, Nature Studies Needs paths for wheelchairs 2 to 10 overnight Camping, nature studies Needs paths for wheelchairs

Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 overnight Camping Had no hookups for R.V. electric 2 to 10 overnight Camping, fishing or water 2 to 10 overnight Camping, hiking Better access to beach Need hook-ups (does not have 2 to 10 overnight Camping, hiking any) Camping, hiking, It's a long walk from camp 2 to 10 overnight beachwalks, fishing grounds to beach through sand MORE PROGRAMS FOR WALKS TO THE DISABILITY CHILDREN LIKE 2 to 10 overnight BEACH,COOKING, CAMP NATURE WALKS JUST FOR FIRE,FAMILY GAMES THEM AND THEIR PARENTS Mendocino Headlands State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 overnight Hiking, camping Drove through and visited 2 to 10 hours Most areas outside beaches Looking, walking in Hard packed or paved 2 to 10 hours wheelchair wheelchair trails 2 to 10 hours Sight-seeing OK Mendocino Woodlands State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Camping, workshops, Better lighting in the meeting seminars, hiking, site rooms and dinning rooms. Too 2 to 10 overnight seeing, bird watching, dark to see sign language or lip picnics, nature hikes. read easily.

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Millerton Lake State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Handicap fishing area - easy 1 to 50 one day Fishing access banks Lots of imporvements have been made to the park over the past year. These include easier access to all restrooms, access 1 to 50 one day Swimming, boating, picnic to picnic and camping areas, staff concerend about the needs of the disabled community and try to do everything they can to accommoda camp, fish, hike, walk- bathrooms too far apart - liked 1 to 50 overnight around the gravel path Restrooms are important to me in that they are clean, sinks and soap dispensers are at 2 to 10 hours boating, picnicing adaequate height where a person in a wheelchair can use. The park has done well in this area. I sit in my wheelchair and No paved paths, rocks and 2 to 10 hours watch my family have fun. grass. Needed improvement at that 2 to 10 hours Picnic time. 2 to 10 one day Picnic, boating, fishing Will need to fill out this later. Spring picnic, walking, sun Have not been back since I 2 to 10 one day bathing, watched boats became disabled. My clients has and swimmers not reported any difficulties thus far Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours site seeing and hiking a great reserve I think that the park is fine in terms of access issues. I think that any future developments, Hiking, sight seeing, i.e. parking lots, bathrooms, 1 to 50 one day picknicking, and nature etc.., should be made farther programs away from the fragile tufa and lake life that are already being threatened by exposure and human c Take tour, visitor center, 1 to 50 one day exploring 2 to 10 hours

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Montaña de Oro State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Picnics, beach walking, Risers on steps could be shorter 1 to 50 hours whale watching in height. 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Walking Picnicing 2 to 10 overnight Camping Flushing toilet Walking, going to the 2 to 10 overnight More trails, better restrooms beach Not enough wheelchair over 50 hours accessible trails (trail on bluff) Bluff Trail needs more benches Observing - birds, marine closer together - wooden ramp over 50 hours life, flowers, NATURE. pathway for wheelchair would be Listening to talks. nice! Improve parking accessibility Picnicking, nature over 50 one day and restroom and campsite programs, whale watching accessibility Montara State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Not accessible in most sections 2 to 10 hours Hike for any one with disability. LET ME PUT IT PLAIN AN SIMPLE.YOU CAN HAVE HORSES. BUT NO DOGS.TO ME THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE MOST DISCRIMINATORY just enjoying the scenery. 2 to 10 hours (CRAP) I HAVE HEARD OF. an slope flying YOU PREACH KEEPING THE PARKS CLEAN AN SAFE BUT YOU LET HORSES SHIT ALL OVER AN TEAR THE TRAILS UP.BUT YOU WILL GET SIT Monterey State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. 1 to 50 hours Walking Ok Looking, walking in Hard packed or paved 2 to 10 hours wheelchair wheelchair trails. 2 to 10 one day Hiking 2 to 10 one day Once on honeymoon 2 to 10 overnight Fishing, camping None

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"To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm over 50 hours Walking dog, hiking Better restrooms Monterey State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. 2 to 10 hours Attend park special 2 to 10 hours activities, education Kayaking, museums, 2 to 10 hours access seems to be pretty good sightseeing 2 to 10 hours Picnic Handicap access I visited most of these before I became confined to a wheelchair 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing - since then I just don't go because of access problems. Visiting buildings More bathrooms, better 2 to 10 hours (educational), walking tour directory, open more hours 2 to 10 one day Hiking over 50 hours Walking dog, hiking Better restrooms Montgomery Woods State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm

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Moonlight State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Want to view ocean from wheelchair; want to be able to Picnicking, viewing the 2 to 10 hours rent beach-accessible ocean wheelchair, like some other beaches offer. Morro Bay State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Clamming, hiking, 1 to 50 overnight One of our favorite parks shopping, golf 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Family Outing 2 to 10 overnight Camped w/RV, around 2 to 10 overnight area 2 to 10 overnight Camping Play area Harder trails (surfaces), hand- 2 to 10 overnight Camping, cooking, walking held showers Larger sites for disabled. 2 to 10 overnight Picnicking, hiking Special reservation, not first come. Larger sites for disabled. 2 to 10 overnight Picnicking, hiking Special reservations, not first come first served.

over 50 hours Looking at ocean, beach Risers on steps could be shorter over 50 hours walking in height Morro Strand State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements No accessible bathrooms/facilities have been 1 to 50 one day Visit with family remodeled within the last 5 years. No access to beach. 2 to 10 hours Family Outing Looking at ocean, beach Risers on steps could be shorter 2 to 10 hours walking in height Camped w/RV, walked 2 to 10 overnight around area GENERALLY SPEAKING A CAMPING, BIRDING, 2 to 10 overnight VERY GOOD PARK FOR WALKING HANDICAPPED

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Cramped spaces, restrooms too far, restrooms were filthy!! Also, 2 to 10 overnight Camping, nature no reservation for disabled spots or adjoining spaces. Alone observing, watching Boardwalk out closer to water, over 50 hours waves and birds. more benches to rest. Camping, Relaxing on the over 50 overnight dunes. Camping, Relaxing on the over 50 overnight dunes.

Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Picnic and rest area for 1 to 50 hours quiet time.

Restrooms which allow 2 to 10 hours male/female Drove through areas and 2 to 10 hours Most ares outside visited beaches Looking, walking in Hard packed or paved 2 to 10 hours wheelchair. wheelchair trails. over 50 hours Walking dog, hiking Better restrooms Mount Diablo State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Restrooms which allow 1 to 50 hours Rocks, hiking male/female Limited wheelchair on top - Biking - where I was 2 to 10 hours better than nothing - don't know injured "hit & run" wherelse wheelchair may go. Great view of the bay, Sensativity to the communication 2 to 10 hours hiking, picnics, nature needs of deaf and hard of walks. hearing persons. Rock City trails need cables or 2 to 10 hours Hike, picnic rails on steep slope. Tables for people with mobility limits. My husband and I thought it would the perfect place for an afternoon of hiking and a picnic since it's so close to our house 2 to 10 hours Hiking, picnic lunches (we live in Concord). We were wrong.Once there, we discovered we could not do anything except eat near our pickup. We had I already complained about toiler 2 to 10 hours Nature Talk, museum and access to lift.

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Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking and tables for picnicking. 2 to 10 one day Hiking Better roads 2 to 10 one day Hiking, flowers, birds, relax OK for hard of hearing Hiking, camping, 2 to 10 overnight exploration, swimming Picnic, hiking, showing over 50 overnight visitors around Mount San Jacinto State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru 2 to 10 one day Photograpy View of nature, drawing over 50 hours Parking and entrance way nature, being there Needs re-open Fuller Mill creek over 50 one day Camp, picnic campground Mount Tamalpais State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Very accessible. Parking can be 1 to 50 one day Hike difficult 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Drove through areas and 2 to 10 hours Most areas outside visited beaches Restrooms which allow 2 to 10 hours Hiking male/female 2 to 10 hours Picnic, hiking, sightseeing Easier access to paths Very accessible facilities & trails! Just on busy weekends (especially holidays) adding additional handicapped parking Walks (Muir Woods), 2 to 10 hours spots would be wonderful. As picnics, nature info many of the disabled people don't have the option of "walking a mile" just to get in...and have to trave 2 to 10 hours Wheelchair/walk, picnic Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around 2 to 10 overnight Better bathroom More bathrooms, railings on Sunsets, picnics, stairs, better public over 50 hours sunbathing, swimming transportation stops so I could go solo.

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Natural Bridges State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs.

2 to 10 hours Beach play, tide pools, bird 2 to 10 hours watching and monarch No issues. butterflies in season It seems parts of it was easy to 2 to 10 hours Picnic, walking to beach get to. Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking, and tables for picnicking. 2 to 10 hours Watched monarchs Had to lift over railing to see. Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around New Brighton State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Hike, picnic, view wildlife, Easier access, closer parking, 1 to 50 one day san activities tables

2 to 10 hours Hiking Can't get onto beach 2 to 10 overnight Camping No reservation for disabled spots 2 to 10 overnight Camping, nature or adjoining spaces 2 to 10 overnight Hiking, flowers, birds, relax Ok for hard of hearing. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Playing on dunes and in 1 to 50 hours surf It is hard to get around in the 1 to 50 one day 4x4ing in the dunes sand Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm

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If I'm feeling good I can walk. If not I can drive, over 50 hours park and be right on the beach. Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours Off road touring, picnics Primitive Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Old Sacramento State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Educational and 2 to 10 hours recreational school trips Looking, walking in Hard packed or paved 2 to 10 hours wheelchair wheelchair trails. Shopping, dining, night 2 to 10 hours clubs Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking and tables for picnicking. 2 to 10 hours Walked around Enjoyed the out doors just 2 to 10 one day More disabled parking. walking around. School tours, scouting, 2 to 10 one day family outings Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 hours Shop, eat parking More parking spaces needed on 1 to 50 hours Walking, dining, shopping weekends 1 to 50 one day hiking, picnicking 1 to 50 one day Sightseeing Excellent accessibility 2 to 10 hours Class activities or 2 to 10 hours shopping and visiting sites 2 to 10 hours Education 2 to 10 hours Historic sites, meals Aisle widths

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Need community improvement I mainly sat down, had a 2 to 10 hours on respect for travelors or family picnic visitors to area. Looking, walking in Hard packed or paved 2 to 10 hours wheelchair wheelchair trails. 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru I visited most of these before I became confined to a wheelchair 2 to 10 hours Picnicking - since then I just don't go because of access problems. 2 to 10 hours Seeing history Very well kept. 2 to 10 hours shopping, eating Better access to parking lots. I 2 to 10 hours Usually for dinner. have to wheel acoss grass and dirt. Visiting missions, 2 to 10 hours museums, sightseeing. 2 to 10 hours Walking 2 to 10 one day Dining, touring Town needs more cut curbs Certain areas not accessible. Visited museums and 2 to 10 one day Older buildings need accessible historic building entrances.

2 to 10 one day Walking, lunch, shopping Cleanliness

Olompali State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements a relatively new park with 2 to 10 hours None- absolutely no accessibility Pacifica State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Bathroom A way for a wheelchair user to 2 to 10 hours Hiking, picnic get to beach 2 to 10 hours Watch the ocean 2 to 10 one day Viewing, family outing None Palomar Mountain State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 one day Hiking, picnicking Expensive entry 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru Visiting missions, 2 to 10 hours museums, sightseeing. 2 to 10 one day Hiking 2 to 10 overnight hiking Needs bathrooms to be cleaner

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Park not identified Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements There are too few dog 1 to 50 hours acceptable parks that are accessible. 1 to 50 hours Play, eat 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Fishing and camping That all have TRAILS that are 2 to 10 hours Looking at the sights accessible Painting, races, radio, 2 to 10 overnight None campfire Wasn't facing a disability at time over 50 overnight Sightseeing of visits. So would have to say unknown. over 50 hours Walk Patrick's Point State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Drive around. Use chair on roads. Paths are not 2 to 10 hours Accessible paths. accessible. Even if you can go a short distance o Lights for safety and evenings, 2 to 10 one day Picnic, whale watching pathways to beaches. More bathrooms, railings on 2 to 10 one day Walks stairs, better public transportation so I could go solo 2 to 10 overnight Camp, play on beach Beach access is a real problem, Camping, agate searching but that would be hard to fix. 2 to 10 overnight on beach, rollerblading, The trail would be widened (by walking the trail the cliff) Pescadero State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours picnic Would like access to tidal marsh 2 to 10 hours Picnic, view ocean and stream to fish. Picnic, walks, wading the Sensativity to the communication water, sun bathing, finding 2 to 10 hours needs of deaf and hard of sea weed, shells, and hearing persons. rocks. 2 to 10 hours Picnicking, nature Not accessible Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking, and tables for picnicking.

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Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history. transportation. Was very difficult to get to beach Picnic w/ friends, spend 2 to 10 one day area. Had to carry teen son as day at beach. there was no level, safe path. Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements More water fountains, more benches and tables along Walk, picnic, camp, rest in routes, more restrooms esp. over 50 overnight quiet, observe nature improved sanitation (usually not clean), more security, more hand rails along route (esp. inclines) Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax No paths - hiking posed trouble 2 to 10 overnight camped, hike, picnic. with a cane - roots, rocks. 2 to 10 overnight Camping 2 to 10 overnight Camping LOVE IT! (need showers) My daughter is in a wheelchair, 2 to 10 overnight Hiking, swimming so any trails for her would be great!! more guided paths / trails to the 2 to 10 overnight Wading in river river. Picacho State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm

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Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Couldn't go into light house. 2 to 10 hours Hiking Looked very cramped Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking, and tables for picnicking. Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history. transportation. More sensativity to the 2 to 10 overnight Site seeing. communication needs of deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals. Pio Pico State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Family None 2 to 10 hours Picnic, play in water None 2 to 10 hours Picnicking, hiking Bus/car Play ball with kids. Have a 2 to 10 hours None picnic Paths on sand - walkways. 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing in water. Beach chairs (ie: wheelchairs with wide wheels) 2 to 10 hours Spend time with my friend None Pismo State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours Playing on dunes and surf 1 to 50 hours Walking A day outing at the beach, walk on pier, watch 1 to 50 one day fisherman, surfers, hotel guests on Beach Front Inn. 1 to 50 one day Relax, sit on beach More handicap parking 2 to 10 hours Dune wheeling, campfire 2 to 10 hours Beach wheelchairs were great. social 2 to 10 hours Family Outing Hard packed or paved Looking, walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. 2 to 10 hours Sat on beach Ramp further down 2 to 10 hours Walked along beach 2 to 10 one day Hiking Afraid to take my chair in the 2 to 10 one day Just relax and enjoy sand 2 to 10 overnight

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Camped w/RV, walked 2 to 10 overnight around area 2 to 10 overnight Camping Light Harder trails (surfaces), hand- 2 to 10 overnight Camping, cooking, walking held showers 2 to 10 overnight Camping, hiking Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm restrooms, picnic tables, 2 to 10 overnight Picnic, camping cleaning 2 to 10 overnight To camp and 4 wheel Alone observing, watching Boardwalk out closer to water, over 50 hours waves and birds. more benches to rest. fishing, clamming, kicking over 50 one day back on the beacg, Need some wheelchair access relaxing Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Placerita Canyon State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Walk, talk. Plumas-Eureka State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 overnight Hiking, flowers, birds, relax OK for hard of hearing 2 to 10 hours Tour, walking Fine Point Dume State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Drove through areas and 2 to 10 hours Most areas outside visited beaches Point Lobos State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax. Hiking, sightseeing, 2 to 10 hours None photography

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Hard packed or paved Looking, walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. 2 to 10 hours Photography, hiking Remove poison oak, wider trails Walked path set on rocks Need a couple of benches along 2 to 10 hours near water path to sit and rest. Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Point Mugu State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Hiking (day), mountain 2 to 10 hours All ok biking Attached Letter:"To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of course Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight disabled. The military gave me cleaning trails, swimming 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Pomponio State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Picnic and view beach Trail/path access Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history. transportation. Portola Redwoods State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours picnic Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history. transportation. Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around 2 to 10 one day Viewing, family outing 2 to 10 overnight Camping, hiking Mosquitos, raccoons!!

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Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Very Limited, ADA access especially during Special Events (HANGTOWN). No Showers. Lack of Shade. Lack of Trained A day riding the trails and over 50 one day Emergency Personel at MX MX track, have lunch. track,practice and some events. No Green Grass, especially the MX track. Look at some of the facilites back East. T Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Walking beach and fern 2 to 10 hours ok ravine, picnic I don't have any issues for this park. I'm not familiar with all the park's trails, but the park should walking through the have at least one trail (but not 2 to 10 hours redwoods, birdwatching, most trails) that provides access general nature study to old-growth redwoods for people in wheel-chairs, providing this can be done with PARKS HAVE AN ASSUMPTION THAT PARKING A LONG WAY FROM THE REDWOODS IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL. USING A WALKER SIGHTSEEING, PHOTO, WITH BRACED KNEES THAT 2 to 10 one day BIRDS, SOME CAMPING HURT AT EACH STEP SUGGESTS THAT DISTRIBUTED HANDICAPPED PARKING COULD BE USEFUL. IN THE CAMPGROUNDS, THINGS ARE PRETTY GOOD

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Attached Letter:"To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of course Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight disabled. The military gave me cleaning trails, swimming 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease

Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Area not accessible to Walkaround the camping 2 to 10 one day wheelchairs and don't see a way area with assistance. to improve the area. 2 to 10 overnight Hiking None Hiking, camping, 2 to 10 overnight exploration, swimming Railtown 1897 State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Visited exhibits None Picnic/BBQ, forums, over 50 hours None lectures. over 50 one day Live in Jamestown None Researching California's Good day use area, improve over 50 one day historic railroads, restroom access. educational activities. Red Rock Canyon State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 one day Hiking 2 to 10 one day Photography, hiking 2 to 10 overnight Camping, hiking OK Refugio State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours Beahc, picnic 1 to 50 overnight Camping 1 to 50 overnight Fishing, enjoying nature Bathrooms Never enough access and 1 to 50 overnight walking, exploring campsites are awful 2 to 10 hours Hiking, nature viewing I visited most of these before I became confined to a wheelchair 2 to 10 hours Picnicking - since then I just don't go because of access problems. 2 to 10 overnight Camped

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Harder trails (surfaces), hand- 2 to 10 overnight Camping, cooking, walking held showers

Hiking, swimming, relaxing Too hard to get a reservation - over 50 overnight with friends expansion possible? Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrouding areas. Richardson Grove State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 one day Swimming, walking Sidewalk right down to beach Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm More bathrooms, railings on stairs, better public over 50 one day Swimming, campfires transportation stops so I could go solo Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours walk, picnic get wheelchair closer to water Russian Gulch State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements In this park as for all parks. One must always keep in mind that when putting up barriors to keep Hiking trails in my out motorcycles such as logs 2 to 10 hours wheelchair w/ my service accros trail crossings and big animal. rocks/bolders, you must leave an accessible route for wheelchar and walker users whos maximum

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Salinas River State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm over 50 hours Walking dog, hiking Better restrooms Salton Sea State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements DEVELOPED AREAS ARE FINE; PORTAPOTTIES MIGHT AS WELL BE ON MARS..I CAMPING, FISHING, CANNOT CLIMB A STEP OVER 1 to 50 hours BIRDWATCHING 4". THIS IS A GENERAL PROBLEM IN STATE PARKS...ESPECIALLY MONO LAKE AND BODIE 2 to 10 hours Sight Seeing None Sea very dirty, would not go in 2 to 10 overnight Camping with friends water or fish from water. Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Samuel P. Taylor State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours picnicking, nature walks restroom accessibility! 1 to 50 overnight camping/hiking more accessible paths/features Full hookups for RV, larger 1 to 50 overnight Hiking, relaxing paved area for wheelchair 2 to 10 one day Hiking and picnicing some bumps in trails 2 to 10 one day Picnic, walks No 2 to 10 overnight Better bathrooms Has best paved flat areas - 2 to 10 overnight Camping would like to see that maintained.

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more bathrooms, railings on over 50 one day Picnics, used to camp stairs, better public transporation so I could go solo. Hike, wade, camp, picnic, Parking on weekend used to be over 50 overnight scouting badges a problem. San Bern ardino Big Bear Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Big Bear, Camp Commerce, Lake 1 to 50 overnight Arrowhead, San Bernardino Mountains San Bruno Mountain State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Company picnic, games, Benches closer to entrance of 2 to 10 hours hiking, socializing park 2 to 10 one day Picnic, reunions No San Buenaventura State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 hours Biking, surf None 2 to 10 hours Walking Access Signage Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. San Clemente State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Paths on sand - walkways. 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing in water. Beach chairs (ie: wheelchairs with wide wheels) 2 to 10 overnight Cooking and overnight 2 to 10 overnight camping during bicycle none - good park tour Fishing, walking, 2 to 10 overnight to close to the freeway swimming, and camping over 50 one day Go to beach Need more clean restrooms over 50 overnight Sunning and camping Some (non-specific)

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San Elijo State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Bike tour stop -cooking- 2 to 10 overnight showering - overnight sleeping over 50 overnight Swimming, Bike riding need more beach front sites. San Gregorio State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Path should be augmental with 2 to 10 hours Beach Play regular stairs Drove through areas and 2 to 10 hours Most areas outside visited beaches Hiked up trail along the creek. The park has 2 to 10 hours excellent physical layout for accessible trails up the More accessible paths - sand is 2 to 10 hours Picnics, walks difficult Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history. transportation. San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Picnic and rest area for 1 to 50 hours quiet time. Day hiking alone or with 2 to 10 hours friends, wildlife watching, relax Hard packed or paved Looking, walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. Needed improvement at that 2 to 10 hours School tour time Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm

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San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Handicap fishing spot - priority of 1 to 50 overnight Camp, fish, fixed meals disabled next to bathrooms Hard packed or paved Looking Walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. too many stairs - didn't go to the 2 to 10 hours picnic dam Camping, swimming, 2 to 10 overnight Better camping accomidations boating San Onofre State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 one day 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru Need more room, too close to 2 to 10 overnight Swimming, hiking road. San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Buy literature, see display, Good trails and parking - 1 to 50 hours watch battle. restroom is ok. 2 to 10 overnight Camp, hike San Simeon State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 hours Walking along the surf, 1 to 50 hours Lunch 2 to 10 hours Family outing Hard packed or paved Looking Walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. I visited most of these before I became confined to a wheelchair 2 to 10 hours Sight-seeing - since then I just don't go because of access problems. 2 to 10 hours Tour, walking on beach Limited access for disabled with 2 to 10 hours Vacation scooters. 2 to 10 one day Visit More water fountains

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Certain areas not accessible, special arrangements had to be Visited museum and 2 to 10 one day made in advance at San historic buildings Simeon, older buildings need accessible entrances. 2 to 10 overnight Camped overnight Harder trails (surfaces), hand- 2 to 10 overnight Camping, cooking, walking held showers Attached Letter:"To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of course Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight disabled. The military gave me cleaning trails, swimming 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 one day Picnic, napping 2 to 10 hours Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking, and tables for picnicking. Visiting missions, 2 to 10 hours museums, sightseeing Santa Monica State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements restrooms cleaner swimming, sun bathing, 1 to 50 hours better parking for Santa Monica relaxing, roller blading. Beach Play on the beach, 1 to 50 one day picnicking, rest and relaxation 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Drove through areas and 2 to 10 hours Most areas outside visited beaches 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Picnic 2 to 10 hours Picnic Paths on sand - walkways. 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing in water. Beach chairs (ie: wheelchairs with wide wheels) Improved shower water 2 to 10 hours Swimming, picnic pressure, unisex bathrooms, picnic tables.

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2 to 10 one day 2 to 10 one day Playing, swimming Safety I can't walk very far due to It's a large area and there should over 50 hours my disability. I view the be transportation within its area ocean scenery. for disabled and elderly. Walking on beach and over 50 hours boardwalk over 50 one day Lay out in the sun. None, parking is good. over 50 overnight Sunning and camping Some (non-specific) Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring arround surrounding areas. Seacliff State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Hike, picnic, view wildlife, 1 to 50 one day More tables, more close parking. sand activities 1 to 50 one day Picnic, napping 1 to 50 overnight swimming and walking nice scenary 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Hard packed or paved Looking, walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. Couldn't get down to water, need 2 to 10 hours Sat at picnic tables. ramp. I visited most of these before I became confined to a wheelchair 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing - since then I just don't go because of access problems. Wheelchair friendly trails, Strolling around and 2 to 10 hours sidewalks, parking and tables for picnicking. picnicking. Shasta State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 2 to 10 hours Lunch Fine 2 to 10 hours Site seeing, picnic, nature. Access is in need of 2 to 10 hours Site-seeing improvement 2 to 10 hours Walking Fine 2 to 10 one day Lunch or just passing thru Camping, spent a few 2 to 10 overnight hours on boat to caves. 2 to 10 overnight Hiking, houseboating

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Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of 2 to 10 overnight Photography,y,, art, hiking,, course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Silver Strand State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 one day Sightseeing Excellent accessibility 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru 2 to 10 hours Sunning with family Need boardwalks in sand 2 to 10 hours Visited beach None over 50 overnight Sunning and camping Some (non-specific) Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Need more access to parts of 1 to 50 hours Fishing lake i.e. trails roads Boating, fishing, and sea- 1 to 50 one day gets to crowded dooing 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 one day Fishing Dog defecation by water, 2 to 10 one day Swimming, fishing, walking unleashed dogs, stricter enforcement needed. 2 to 10 overnight Camp, hike Fishing, picnicing, Accessibiltiy for a wheelchair in 2 to 10 overnight swimming the sand down to the water. Sinkyone Wilderness State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm

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Smithe Redwoods State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Hiking, camping, 2 to 10 overnight ,, exploration, swimming Sonoma Coast State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Drove in, saw no Trails for wheelchairs. Wooden 2 to 10 hours accessibility. walkways on beaches. 2 to 10 hours Lunch Fine Comfortable benches along the Walk, observe historical 2 to 10 hours way, water fountains, more clean sights, lunch, rest restrooms 2 to 10 hours Wheelchair/walk, picnic 2 to 10 one day Walking (in wheelchair) Need wheelchair accessible path Perhaps posting better signs to Camping, sightseeing, 2 to 10 overnight locate campsites. Otherwise, beachcombing very nice park. We love it! Post lighted signs at entrance. Sonoma beaches are along entire coast area. Very difficult to Camping, sightseeing, 2 to 10 overnight find in the dark! Perhaps posting beachcombing better signs to locate campsites. Otherwise, very nice park. We love it! Sonoma State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 overnight Camping, walking, painting None Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm South Carlsbad State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 overnight Walking, hiking, beach use These are excellent. 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru need more sites beach front for over 50 overnight Swimming, bike riding the handicapped. Only 1 per park.

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South Yuba River State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Hiking, picnicking, visitor Needs more accessible parking. 1 to 50 hours center, fishing Get rid of porta potties. I have hoped many times to be able to take my sister on the Independence Trail but have not Taking the trail out to the been able to do so as she has waterfalls, observing the 2 to 10 hours only 3/4 inch clearance beneath wildflowers, trees, birds, the probe that locks her and, on one day, wa wheelchair into the safety latch on the floor of her van. Also, at the b Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm State Indian Museum State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Education, spec exhibits School tours, scouting, 2 to 10 one day family outings Sugar Pine Point State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 one day Visit park & camp Needs rest areas

2 to 10 hours

over 50 hours Sailing, picnicing All o.k. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Hiking 2 to 10 hours Walking / in wheelchair Need wheelchair accessible path

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Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of 2 to 10 overnight Photography,y,, art, hiking,, course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Sunset State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 one day Picnic, napping

2 to 10 hours Sutter's Fort State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours No TTY/TTD phone available 2 to 10 hours Education, spec exhibit Educational and 2 to 10 hours recreational school trips Hard packed or paved Looking, walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair. surf chairs. 2 to 10 hours Seeing history Good access The school group reservation system, through 2 to 10 hours Visit historic exhibits ReserveAmerica, is totally messed up, woefully inadequate and just does not work. Been here many times - 2 to 10 one day ??? long time ago School tours, scouting, 2 to 10 one day family outings Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Tahoe State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements 1 to 50 overnight Skiing, sampling 2 to 10 hours

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Restrooms which allow 2 to 10 hours male/female By the lake, on grass play 2 to 10 hours None, ok yard Sightseeing with family or 2 to 10 hours friends Wheelchair friendly trails, Strolling around, 2 to 10 hours sidewalks, parking, and tables picnicking. for picnicking. 2 to 10 hours walking, picnic wider & smoother trails 2 to 10 one day Hiking, sightseeing 2 to 10 overnight Camping No 2 to 10 overnight Ski o.k. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements The park could use better My family went camping 1 to 50 hours access for people in and visiting for a day wheelchairs. Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking and tables for picnicking Walking, birding, natural None for facility. Need public 2 to 10 hours history. transportation. Thornton State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Tomales Bay State Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements More sensativity to the 2 to 10 hours Day trips. communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing people. Sightseeing with family or 2 to 10 hours friends Picnic, hiking, showing 2 to 10 one day visitors around Tomo-Kahni Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 one day hiking 2 to 10 one day hiking Torrey Pines State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours

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2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru 2 to 10 hours Watch the ocean Sit on a towel, play in the water, walk along the 2 to 10 one day water edge with assistance. Torrey Pines State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 1 to 50 one day hiking, Nature program 1 to 50 one day hiking, Nature program Hard packed or paved Looking, walking in 2 to 10 hours wheelchair trails. On beaches, wheelchair surf chairs. 2 to 10 hours Lunch or just passing thru 2 to 10 hours Sightseeing Trails are limited accessibility Trinidad State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Put wheelchair user on Wooden walkways to 2 to 10 hours sled, drag to beach. Very accommodate wheelchair. very difficult. Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Tule Elk State Reserve Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Wheelchair friendly trails, 2 to 10 hours Strolling around, picnicking sidewalks, parking, and tables for picnicking. Turlock State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Needs paths for wheelchairs, 2 to 10 hours Fishing, picnicking fishing access Twin Lakes State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours 2 to 10 hours Fencing No path out onto beach

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Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. Will Rogers State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Unsafe area, improvement on 2 to 10 hours Social picnic safety methods is greatly needed. Visiting missions, 2 to 10 hours museums, sightseeing Trailer camping, over 50 overnight sightseeing, touring surrounding areas. William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Improvements Attend park special 2 to 10 hours activities, education William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements 2 to 10 hours Restrooms which allow 2 to 10 hours male/female 2 to 10 hours Family outing Attached Letter:"To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of course Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight disabled. The military gave me cleaning trails, swimming 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Picnic, swim (just get wet), The park is full of holes you don't 1 to 50 hours get togethers. see in the grass. Alone and vet. group Viet 2 to 10 overnight No accss to bathroom Nam

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Attached Letter: "To Whom it May Concern, "I am a Viet Nam Vet, ...2 tours, 4 times decorated, and of Photography, art, hiking, 2 to 10 overnight course disabled. The military cleaning trails, swimming gave me 40% disability after my back was broken and 12" harrington rods put in. I also have a desease that is turm Zmudowski State Beach Time Visits Spent Activities Suggested Impr ovements Walking along the surf, 1 to 50 hours Lunch

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APPENDIX D

State Park Concessions

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type

Andrew Molera SP Molera Horseback Tours Big Sur Horse Rental

Angel Island SP

Blue and Gold Ferry Service Ferry Service

City of Vallejo Ferry Service

Tiburon Ferry Service Ferry Service

Urban Park Concessionaires Retail Store

Urban Park Concessionaires Tram Tours

Anza-Borrego Desert SP

Ecological Four Wheeling Vehicle Tours

Armstrong Redwoods SR

Wild Iris Ranch Horse Rental

Asilomar SB

Delaware North Parks Services Conference Center

Auburn SRA

Auburn Boat Club Marina Boat Rental

Big Basin Redwoods SP

Urban Park Concessionaires Store/Tent Cabins

Urban Park Concessionaires Camp Store

Water Conservation Services Pay Showers

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type

Water Conservation Services Equipment Service

Bolsa Chica SB Bolsa Chica Beach Conc.Group Snackbar

Bothe-Napa Valley SP

Triple Creek Horse Outfit Trail Rides

Candlestick Point SRA

City Park of San Francisco Parking Service

Carnegie SVRA

Skip's at Carnegie Retail Store

Carpinteria SB

Carpinteria SB Campstore Camp Store

China Camp SP

Historic Village Operations Intepretation/ Retail

Clear Lake SP

Canoe and Kayak Rental Kayak Rental

Columbia SHP

A.N. Fisher & Co Wagon Rides

Bookseller's & Stationary Retail Store Brown's Coffee & Sweets Saloon Retail Store

Central California Bank Banking Service

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type

City Hotel Corporation Lodging/Food Service Columbia Candle & Soap Works Retail Store

Columbia Candy Kitchen Retail Store

Columbia House Restaurant Food Service

Columbia Mercantile Retail Store

Daugerrotype Studio Photo Sudio Fancy Dry Goods and Clothing Store Retail Store

J.C. Miller, Carpenter Retail Store

Jack Douglass Saloon Food Service

Matelot Gulch Mining Retail/Tours

Parrott's Blacksmith Shop Interpretaion/ Retail

Pioneer Emporium Retail Store

St. Charles Saloon Food Service

Towle & Leavitt General Store

Crystal Cove SP

Mike's Sports Bar, Inc Snack Bar

Doheny SB

Wheel Fun Rentals Beach Rental

Donner Memorial SP

Donner Lake Water Sports PWC Rental

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type

El Capitan SB Camp Store El-Re-Ga Beach Stores Camp Store

Emerald Bay SP

Kayak Tahoe Kayak Rental

Folsom Lake SRA

Adreline Sports Equipment Rental

Adventure Sports Equipment Rental

Anytime Power Sports Equipment Rental

Beals Point Food Concession Food Service

Bob's Raft Towing Tow Service

California Canoe and Kayak Kayak Rental

California Canoe and Kayak Kayak Rental

Fluid Manufacturing Equipment Service

Folsom Lake Boat Rental Boat Rental

Folsom Lake Marina Marina

Launch Wakeboarding School Wakeboard School

Lincoln Training Center Snack Bar

Mobile boat Service Boat Service

Ponderosa Trail Rides Horse Rental

Shadow Glen Riding Stables Horseback Riding

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type Steve's River Raft Towing Service Boat Towing

Gaviota SP Camp Store El-Re-Ga Beach Stores Camp Store

Hearst San Simeon SHM Aramark & Entertainment Service Food Service/Retail

Destination Cinema, Inc. Theater

Hollister Hills SVRA

T.O. Cattle Company Grazing

The Pit Stop Retail Store

Hungry Valley SVRA

Off Road Special Event Area Special Event Track

Huntington SB

Luzern Enterprises Snack Bar

Indio Hills Palms

Covered Wagon Tours Wagon Tours

Jack London SHP

Triple Creek Horse Outfit Trail Rides

Lake Oroville SRA

Funtime-Fulltime, Inc. Bidwell Marina

Lime Saddle Marina Marina

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type

Sierra View Dive Operation, Inc Boat Service

Lake Perris SRA

Victor's Seadoo Rentals PWC Rental

Volume Services Inc. Marina

Lake Valley SRA

Lake Tahoe Golf Course Golf Course

Leo Carrillo SP

Argentine Plumbing Equipment Service

Leo Carillo Camper Store Camp Store

MacKerricher SP

Mendocino Area Park Asso Showers

Ricochet Ridge Ranch Horse Rental

Malibu Creek SP

Argentine Plumbing Equipment Service

Malibu Pier

Malibu Pier Food Service/Retail

Manresa SB

Club Ed Surf School

Marconi Conference Center

Marconi Center Oper. Corp. Conference Center

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type

Marshall Gold Discovery SHP

American River Nature Center Interpretaion

Bekearts Gun Shop/Gunsmith Retail/Service

The Argonaut Saloon Food Service

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial SP

City Concession Co. of Arizona Snack Bar/Marina

Millerton Lake SRA

Clovis Motor Sports Boat Rental

Clovis Motor Sports Campstore Camp Store

Lake Millerton Marina, LLC Marina

Monterey SHP Jack Tar-The Seagoing Organ Grinder Intepretation Service

Morro Bay SP Associated Pacific Constructors Food Service

Mount Diablo SP

Adler & Associates Educational Interpretive Program

The Picnic People Picnic Service

Mount Tamalpais SP

Snackstand Food Service

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Oceano Dunes SVRA

Angello's All Terrain Towing Tow Service

Old Sacramento SHP

Silver Palace Café Food Service

Skallet Family Jewelers Retail Store

Wells Fargo Bank Banking

Old Town San Diego SHP

Alvarado Provisions General Store

Bailey & McGuire Pottery Retail Store

Bazaar del Mundo Food Service/Retail

Captain Fitch's Mercantile Retail Store Cousin's Old Town Candy Shop Retail Store

El Centro Artesano Gift Shop

El Fandango Restaurant Food Service

Johnson House Retail Store

Miner's Gems & Minerals Retail Store

Miracle Theatre Productions Theater

Old Town General Store Retail Store

Racine & Larmie Retail Store

San Diego Heritage Tours Tours

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type

San Diego House Retail Store

Sessions Candleshop Retail Store

Shump Ko Hup Retail Store

Toler Leathersmith Retail Store US House Apothecaries & Soap Shop Retail Store

Pfeiffer Big Sur SP

Big Sur Lodge Lodging/Food Service

Pismo SB

Pismo SB Golf Course Golf Course

Point Mugu SP

Argentine Plumbing Equipment Service

Prairie City SVRA Ahrens Motorsports Promotions Special Event Track

Refugio SB Camp Store El-Re-Ga Beach Stores Camp Store

San Buenaventura SB

Beach Ventures, Inc. Beach Rental

San Elijo SB

Groundswell Surf Camp Surf School

San Diego Surfing Academy Surf School

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type

San Elijo Campstore Camp Store

San Juan Bautista SHP

Artist in Residence Interpretaion/ Retail

San Luis Reservoir SRA

Kayak Rentals Kayak Rental

Seacliff SB

The Broken Boat Snack Bar

Silver Strand SB

Coronado Bay Hotel Venture Equipment Rental

Groundswell Surf Camp Surf School

Silver Strand Beach Café Food Service

Silverwood Lake SRA

Pyramid Enterprises, Inc. Marina

Sonoma Coast SB

Sonoma Coast Mobile Deli Moblie Food Service

Sonoma SHP

County of Sonoma Occupational Agreement

South Carlsbad SB

Surf Diva Surf School Surf School

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Park Unit Concessionaire Name Type

Sugarloaf Ridge SP

Triple Creek Horse Outfit Trail Rides

Twin Lakes SB

Tahernezhadi, Nasser Food Service

Van Damme SP

Lost Coast Kayaking Kayak Rental

Wassama Round House SHP Wassama Round House Association Round House Operation

Wilder Ranch SP

Draft Horses For Hire Wagon Tours

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