Plans unveiled for upgrades to Tahoe Paradise Park - new restroom, paths, and more
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2024 - 2:29pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Plans have been unveiled for long-awaited upgrades to Tahoe Paradise Park. The first step will be permanent year-round restroom facilities and associated ADA pathway improvements.
Steve Noll from Design Workshop presented the plans during the March 28 board meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District (TPRPD).
The new restroom will be equipped with hydronic heating, ensuring its operation throughout the winter months. The heated floor extends into a covered outdoor access porch. The design includes new ADA parking and pathways, enhancing accessibility from the restroom plaza to the park’s clubhouse, beach, and court areas.
Following the completion of the new pedestrian/bike bridge over the Truckee River last fall, the restroom plaza will include bike parking and a bike maintenance station to accommodate the park's two-wheeled visitors.
The restroom design is expected to evolve through the permitting process this year, with installation planned for 2025. Associated pathway improvements are set to begin this summer at the park.
At the board meeting, Treasurer Tom Meyer expressed gratitude to Brooke Laine and the El Dorado County supervisors for providing the seed funding of the $150,000 needed to initiate the project. He also thanked the Hurst Family Foundation for their generous commitment of an additional $350,000, which will enable certain aspects of the work to commence this summer. Additional fundraising and grant commitments will be required to cover the full cost of the work, currently estimated at $1.1M.
The park plans to reach out to the community for fundraising this summer and is seeking additional sponsors for the project. Interested parties may contact the Park Host, Scott Nicholas, at (530) 416-0130.
To view the plans online, visit HERE.
TPRPD was founded under state law in 1965, by resolution of El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and by approval of the voters of the district. At that time, qualified voters were registered voters who resided within the boundaries of TPRPD or property owners. In the late 90’s, the law was changed and now only registered voters who reside within TPRPD are allowed to vote on TPRPD elections.