Self-guided tour of 56-acre project available Monday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In an effort to get more members of the public involved in the process a walking tour map of the 56-acre project area in the middle of South Lake Tahoe has been created.

From November 2-20, maps will available at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center and on line at https://www.cityofslt.us/DocumentCenter/View/14899/56-Acre-Master-Plan?bidId=. This website contains information on the project as well as information on the public workshop November 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Development of the 56-Acre Park Master Plan is a collaborative effort of the City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and the California Tahoe Conservancy. Each agency is supporting this effort with hopes to make the Plan area a locally

and nationally renowned civic space for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. The 56-Acre Master Plan area encompasses the property in the vicinity of the City Recreation Center, Ice Arena, Campground and Lakeview Commons currently exist. The goals of the 56-Acre Park Master Plan focus on environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, provisions for recreational/civic needs, water quality, traffic mitigation, aesthetic improvements, habitat preservation, and creating meaningful world-class facilities and public open space.

The 56-acre area contains 15 acres owned by the City of South Lake Tahoe and 41 acres is owned by El Dorado County. Portions of this site were deeded to El Dorado County by D. L. Bliss in 1923 and by the Lake Valley Community Club in 1959. The City, through a cooperative lease agreement with El Dorado County, operates and manages the on-site facilities and uses for a public park, recreation, cultural, and visitor information purposes. That 50-year lease expires in 2023.