Bobcat cove site improvements project abstract award purpose: scoggins valley park has seen a consistent increase in visitor attendance, with the number of annual visitors reaching 1 million

The federal Project Grant award R24AP00257 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Recreation Resources Management program (CFDA 15.524) provides $339,111.00 to the County of Washington Facilities Management Division to complete the Bobcat Cove Site Improvements project. This project will install electricity, construct a double vault restroom facility, and build a picnic shelter pavilion at the Bobcat Cove trailhead recreation site within Scoggins Valley Park. The purpose is to disperse visitor congestion and reduce capacity issues at the nearby C-Ramp recreation area, which has seen a significant increase in annual visitors reaching 1 million. These site improvements are intended to enhance public recreation opportunities, improve health and safety for all visitors, and support commercial special events that generate revenue for park operations.

Activities

Complete site developments at bobcat cove trailhead recreation site and disperse congestion and reduce capacity issues at c-ramp recreation area. Funding from this financial assistance agreement will be used to install electricity to the site, install a double vault CXT toilet facility, and construct a picnic shelter pavilion.expected deliverables or outcomes: WCP is planning expansions to recreation opportunities at bobcat cove with similar amenities to those available at nearby recreation sites within the park, including power, restrooms, and a picnic shelter. Direct access to power is needed to accommodate many recreation activities, including commercial special events, which support WCP by producing revenue.

Intended beneficiaries

This project will benefit the public by providing a designated area for organized events without impacting regular public recreational use. This project will also improve the health and safety for all visitors.subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time of award): n a