Blockhouse Point Conservation Park Master Plan

Division: Park Planning and Stewardship

The Final Plan

Blockhouse Point Conservation Park Master Plan (pdf, 13 MB) Approved and Adopted December 2003

This Master Plan provides background materials, describes the planning process and outlines a plan for the development of Blockhouse Point Conservation Park. It contains materials on natural and cultural resources, needs assessments, implementation strategies and cost estimates.

If you would like additional information on this project, please contact the Park Planning and Stewardship Division.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Plan Concepts
Relationship to Other Plans
Natural & Cultural Resources
The Park Today
Plan Elements & Recommendations Protection of Natural & Cultural Resources 19 Trails & Public Access 22 Interpretation 23 Increase Park Police Presence 24 Additional Park Acquisition 24 Callithea Farm & Civil War Interpretive Center 24
Implementation & Costs
Technical Appendix Planning Process 27 Forest Stand Delineation 28 Archaeological Resources 33
Lists Aquatic Survey Results 37 Wildlife & Breeding Bird Inventory 38 Plant Species List 39 Archaeological Data Chart 40
Acknowledgements

The Plan Process

2001

Data collection

2002

Develop Staff Draft Park Master Plan • Conduct field visits with interested groups and general public to gather additional input on plan • Complete field evaluations; develop and refine park concept; develop park layout • Develop text, maps, and graphics for publication
Public meeting to accept public comment and input on the development of a master plan for Blockhouse Point Conservation Park . workstation format to present important characteristics of the site to the public . Ask for public comments on staff’s analysis to date . Ask for public input on issues, site improvements, etc. to be addressed in the plan.

2003

Review Public Hearing testimony at work-sessions with Planning Board
Publish Public Hearing Draft- item #15, December 18, 2003
Develop Public Hearing Draft
Public meeting to solicit public comment and input on the Staff Draft Master Plan
Publish Staff Draft Master Plan

2004

Published final Approved and Adopted Blockhouse Point Conservation Park Master Plan (PDF, 4mb)
Planning Board approval of Master Plan
Public Hearing held with Planning Board at 8787 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring- item #10, October 7, 2004

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