Port of Kalama Comprehensive Plan
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BST Associates June 1, 2015 Port of Kalama Comprehensive Plan Page 47
Chapter Four - Parks, Recreation, and Public Access Overview
The Port maintains a strong commitment to serving Kalama citizens by providing opportunities for their enjoyment of the Port property’s natural beauty. The Port of Kalama has developed a variety of amenities for the enjoyment of both residents and visitors. In addition to its traditional public access amenities, a new Washington state law provides the Port the flexibility to invest in tourism facilities. The following section on parks, recreation and public access documents the amenities that the Port of Kalama has created to fulfill the recreational needs of district residents and visitors. These amenities represent a well-balanced program of facility development, improvements, and upgrading. Recreational amenities are described from north to south. Facilities and Plans
Haydu Park Near the Eastport Property the Port recently completed construction of Haydu Park. This park replaces the athletic fields and the Kalama Fairgrounds that were originally located on the Eastport property. At 24 acres, the new park is three times larger than the eight- acre facility it replaces, and, with more fields, allows multiple games to be played simultaneously. Features of Haydu Park include: Three baseball fields for various levels
Three soccer fields for various levels
Concession facility Restroom facility Exposition center Public access to more than 2000 feet of Kalama river shoreline Walking trails
Haydu Park
Source: Port of Kalama BST Associates June 1, 2015 Port of Kalama Comprehensive Plan Page 48
River and Lake Access The Port has made a number of improvements to provide public access to the Kalama River and Columbia River shorelines. Community members place a high value on fishing, boating and other water recreation. The Port maintains a strong commitment to providing public access to these local treasures. Columbia River beach access is an integral component of the North Port methanol facility project. The Port plans to build a paved road to the northernmost reaches of the Port property, with public beachside parking. This area was heretofore accessible only by primitive road. In the East Port area, the Port plans to construct a series of walking and biking trails as part of the proposed Spencer Creek Business Park and open more than 2,500 feet of previously private Kalama River waterfront and trails at Haydu Park. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has developed day-use picnicking and bank fishing access along Kress Lake. The Kalama River Industrial Park includes a trail bordering the park, access to a boat ramp (owned by WDFW) on the Kalama River adjacent to the industrial park bridge and a rustic parking area to accommodate approximately 15 cars along the south bank of the Kalama River. In the North Port area, the Port plans upgrades for the roads that border the proposed methanol plant, which would provide improved public access to the Columbia River at the north end of the property. The Central and South Port Columbia River shoreline provides visitors a wealth of water recreation, including fishing, boating, swimming and a gentle sand beach for relaxation. The Central Port section of beach is adjacent to Rasmussen Day Park, providing an abundant parks and recreation experience. Pedestrian/Bike Pathway The Port of Kalama has constructed approximately 11,000 lineal feet of pedestrian/bike pathway since 1992. The Port hopes this pathway system will eventually link all segments of the Port of Kalama properties, while simultaneously taking visual advantage and providing public access areas to the Columbia River beach areas as well as a non-motorized intermodal link to the industries.
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BST Associates June 1, 2015 Port of Kalama Comprehensive Plan Page 49
A boardwalk borders the marina, which connects the City of Kalama to the Port's industrial and recreation areas via a pedestrian overpass. This overpass provides a grade-separated route for pedestrians to cross railroad tracks separating the City and Port. Using this overpass, the walking distance between the marina and downtown is a few blocks. Without the overpass, the shortest route for pedestrians is via the Oak Street overpass, a total distance of more than a mile and a half. A drawback to the existing overpass is that it is not ADA accessible, and is reached by long staircases at either end. A more accessible pedestrian connection would improve the ties between downtown and the Port’s public amenities on the waterfront, and is a goal of the Port. The Port may work with Washington State Department of Transportation to replace the existing pedestrian overpass as part of a mainline rail expansion project. The Port plans to connect its extensive trail system with the City of Kalama Trail Master Plan, creating a community-wide walking, running and biking opportunity. Natural and Historical Interpretive Kiosks Elsewhere at the Port, an interpretive panel about the Lewis and Clark expedition was installed in the marine park in 2003 by the State of Washington, and the Port developed four additional interpretive panels describing railroad, working waterfront and totem pole history. Marina At the northern end of the Central Port district is the Port of Kalama marina. The marina has 222 moorage slips and nine end- ties, a two-lane launch ramp, and approximately 140 feet of transient moorage. The slips range in size from 24 feet to 50 feet, and the end ties range from 55 feet to 100 feet. (See Table 13) The marina is the only moorage facility on the Washington side of the Columbia River between Ridgefield and west Longview, and is fully leased. The launch ramp is especially popular during the various fishing seasons.
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