New horse park being developed in Lakeport
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Westside Community Park Committee is in the process of developing 10 acres of land in Lakeport into a horse park.
The park will be located off of Highway 175 just outside of the city limits.
The committee reported that this will be a multi-phased project.
The initial phase will develop access from the state highway. VanDerWall Engineering in Kelseyville was contracted by the committee to design the entrance to the horse park from Highway 175.
Drawings have been submitted to the city of Lakeport and will become part of the application to Caltrans for the required encroachment permit.
The committee reported that city staff will handle the application process. When the encroachment permit is issued construction of the access can begin.
The immediate vision once the entrance from the highway is complete is a 150-foot by 300-foot arena and parking. Engineering and design work will be required before that construction can start.
Based upon the needs expressed at past meetings with members of the horse community the long range goal is to add a round pen, smaller exercise arena, sprinklers, facilities for manure removal, restrooms, overnight hookups and other facilities as needed.
Although not located on the site of the Westside Community Park, the horse park will be part of the established park, with development, initial operation and maintenance it be overseen by the Westside Community Park Committee.
The committee also is developing fundraising opportunities.
Development of facilities on undeveloped land is expensive. Engineering, design, earth moving, drainage construction and materials will all cost a substantial amount. The committee said the actual cost cannot be calculated until engineering calculation and design are completed.
If you are interested in helping to support this project, tax-deductible donations can be made to the Westside Community Park Committee, 1350 Berry St., Lakeport, CA 95453.
The Westside Community Park Committee is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation governed by a volunteer board of directors consisting of seven members.More information can be obtained at the Committee's website; www.westsidecommunitypark.org.