City of Lakeport completes new pedestrian bridge for Lakefront Park
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — As it prepares for construction on its Lakefront Park to begin later this year, the city of Lakeport has announced new feature at the site.
The city said it has completed a new pedestrian bridge linking the Library Park parklands and the site of the future Lakefront Park along the Clear Lake shoreline. The park is located at 800 N. Main St.
The new pedestrian bridge is the first public improvement related to the new Lakefront Park slated to begin construction later this year.
The Lakefront Park project is being funded by a $5.9 million grant from the 2018 State of California Parks and Water Bond (Proposition 68).
The grant funded the acquisition of the 5.5-acre site and the development of a shoreline community park.
Park features will include a promenade lakefront walking path, basketball court, ninja gym, amphitheater, splash pad, skate park, multiuse lawn area, public parking, sheltered picnic area, restrooms and a concession building.
The new bridge, located on the north side of the Fifth Street public parking lot and extending across a seasonal stormwater drainage course, is now open for use.
The prefabricated bridge design was selected by Lakeport Public Works staff and was chosen for its rustic appearance which ties into the design theme of Library Park and the future Lakefront Park.
The bridge’s decorative stamped concrete walking surface accentuates the design and makes an attractive addition to the city’s park system.
Lakeport Public Works Department staff constructed the concrete and steel bridge footings, installed the bridge upon delivery and completed most of the finished concrete work.
City officials said they are very proud of the staff's collective efforts on the bridge project.