This EDA investment supports the county of mariposa with developing the mariposa creek trailhead and destination park, to support the long-term recovery of tourism in the county through expansion of…

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $851,500 Project Grant to the City of Mariposa, California on May 10, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA #11.307). The grant funds will support the County of Mariposa in developing the Mariposa Creek Trailhead and Destination Park. This project aims to expand recreational opportunities in the county to support long-term recovery of the local tourism industry through making Mariposa a year-round destination. The new park and trails are intended to help businesses reliant on tourism become more resilient to seasonal economic fluctuations and systemic shocks such as the coronavirus pandemic. This in turn will increase employment, spur private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.

This EDA investment supports the county of mariposa with developing the mariposa creek trailhead and destination park, to support the long-term recovery of tourism in the county through expansion of recreational opportunities designed to make the county a year-round destination for visitors. The project will help businesses that rely on tourism in the area become more resilient to seasonal economic downturns and systemic shocks such as the coronavirus pandemic, which will help increase employment opportunities, spur private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.