Master Plan Masterminds ask smart questions about park

By Patric Hedlund

New funds of $2.45 billion for investment in California public parks and waterway projects could be available if a proposition for the November 8, 2016 general election qualifies for the ballot and is passed by voters.

Bob Lerude, director of Kern County’s Department of Parks and Recreation, said he wants the Mountain Communities to have a Frazier Mountain Park Master Plan ready to go.

If the California Safe Neighborhood Parks, Rivers, and Coastal Protection Bond Act passes, “There may be new state money available for…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Frazier Mountain Park is the jewel at the heart of the Mountain Communities, the center of the original settlement. Above: at the Fiesta Days Fishing Derby two years ago. The park is a center of family activity for many who live in this area. Now residents are asked to help plan for updates.

Hands flew up and ideas were applauded as residents of all ages joined in the brainstorm.

Kimberlee Goddard came equipped with catalogs of playground gear.

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This is part of the September 11, 2015 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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