KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Clear Lake State Park is inviting community members to participate in an upcoming workshop to help shape the park's future.

The open house general plan community workshop will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Clear Lake State Park Visitor Center, 5300 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.

The park entrance fee will be waived after 4:30 p.m. for workshop attendees

In April, State Parks officials announced they were beginning the process to develop a comprehensive general plan for the future of Clear Lake State Park, which began with an online survey.

Officials said the plan is meant to “enrich the visitor experience, address critical resource management and infrastructure needs, and incorporate public input into decisions about the park’s future direction.”

The 590-acre park is considered a premier fishing destination. It is one of two state parks located entirely within Lake County. The other is Anderson Marsh State Historic Park in Lower Lake.

On Aug. 21, visitors can drop in any time during the workshop to learn about the general plan process, share ideas for park improvements and discuss their vision with State Parks staff.

Public input is important in guiding decisions about recreational development, natural and cultural resource protection and the park's overall future, officials said.

State Parks said the planning process for the Clear Lake State Park general plan is expected to be completed within a three-year timeframe.

“The plan aims to create a visionary framework for the park by defining objectives, goals, and guidelines to direct park staff and management in making strategic decisions about park operations, improvements, and the stewardship of its natural and cultural resources,” State Parks said in a statement about the process.

The Clear Lake State Park General Plan preparation process also will include an environmental impact report to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated with proposals within the general plan, State Parks said.

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