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.
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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
Last Updated: October 2, 2018