Frequently Asked Questions
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General Questions
California State Parks, Diablo Range District, and Strategic Planning and Recreation Services Division with support from a consultant team led by PlaceWorks.
The Classification and General Plan approval process involves California State Parks executive staff, the department legal office, and the State Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Everyone is welcome to participate in surveys, public workshops, and other activities planned. You can send feedback or questions via email to info@PlanDeltaMeadows.com at any time. We look forward to hearing from you!
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This project is anticipated to take three to four years to complete.
This work will bring the Delta Meadows and Locke Boarding House properties into compliance with State Parks policies to classify and develop a general plan for each park unit in the system.
Several Native American Tribes have been contacted as part of this project. We are currently working with multiple tribes who claim Delta Meadows as a part of their Traditional Ancestral Territory. Work has included consultation on a cultural resource inventory which is being produced by Far Western Anthropological Research Group, and site visits. All consultation is ongoing and will continue after the General Plan is completed.
Open House & Virtual Workshop Questions
A range of classifications will be considered though focus will likely be on State Historic Park, State Recreation Area, and State Park designations.
Sub-classifications, which could add an extra layer of protection in certain areas or zones could be implemented (e.g., cultural preserve, natural preserve)
Contact Amanda Blosser at info@plandeltameadows.com to share information or artifacts related to Delta Meadows.
Generally, State Parks does not allow dogs on trails. This will be evaluated as part of the General Plan.
Garbage service and other maintenance and management practices will be addressed in the General Plan. State Parks is in the process of hiring more staff to address interim trash service and maintenance needs.
These are standard hours, and there is currently no plan to change them.
Yes. Some of the existing plans that have been brought to our attention include:
The General Plan is high-level and will identify other plan efforts that should be pursued (e.g., resource management, road and trail management, facilities, etc.). State Parks will comply with any other regulatory agency. Ongoing vector control activities on the property will continue during the planning process.
Yes. The General Plan will discuss the potential for partnership and resource sharing with other agencies, communities, and areas.
Arts activities will be considered as part of the General Plan and discussed in the plan’s goals and guidelines. State Parks values arts activities and programming, and potential resources include the existing Arts in California Parks program, which is part of the agency’s system-wide interpretation and education initiatives.
This will be considered as part of the General Plan.
At this time, the feedback received has not shown significant interest in land-based camping opportunities.
The General Plan is high-level and will identify other plan efforts that should be pursued (e.g., resource management, road and trail management, facilities, etc.). This includes plans for vegetation management, including invasive species and non-native species, and a possible cultural landscape report and inventory for any historic landscapes.
The planning process will include an assessment of appropriate levels of recreation throughout the park. State Parks will balance the area’s recreation needs with resource protection and sensitive area capacity.
Engagement opportunities related to the classification and general plan process are open to all members of the public, including youth.
State Parks is eager to work with the local community on ensuring the General Plan addresses visitation concerns. State Parks has heard from community members expressing desires to support local businesses while protecting local neighborhoods. As planning continues through the concept phases, we hope that the community will continue to engage and provide feedback on potential impacts and opportunities.
The General Plan will include an assessment of suitable parking to sustainably meet the level of visitation planned for the park. While a shuttle service is not something State Parks typically provides, the General Plan will consider concessions that may be suitable for the park, and this could include a concession shuttle service and collaboration with local transit authorities.
While there are already several passionate community members who pick up trash while walking in the park, State Parks is working on hiring additional staff and establishing a formal State Parks Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program. We hope to offer VIP program opportunities by the end of 2025.
State Parks Ranger staff out of the Mount Diablo office respond to issues and support the park. Staff from other sectors in the Diablo Range District help with urgent vegetation management and maintenance issues, and State Parks hopes to hire a few Delta-sector specific aide positions in the near future to provide day-to-day park support.
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