There will be an open-house format opportunity for the public to view park redevelopment plans for T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park from 12 Noon 0 6 p.m. EDT in Port St. Joe on Thurs., Sept. 30, 2021. The meeting will be held at St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve Visitor Center, 3915 State Road 30-A, Port St. Joe, FL. 32456
Attending staff will be available to discuss plan concepts and answer questions in a conversational setting. No formal presentation will be given.
Additionally, the public is invited to review and submit comments to the Division of Recreation and Parks at FLStateParkPlanning@FloridaDep.gov until Oct. 15, 2021.
The public notice, agenda and meeting materials are available online. Copies also may be obtained by emailing Daniel.Alsentzer@FloridaDEP.gov or calling 850-245-3051.
Post-hurricane park redevelopment plans being discussed include:
- Renovation of existing visitor access and support facilities parkwide.
- Construction of replacement and new facilities.
- Restoration of dunes and other natural features.
- Plans for reopening day use access and overnight accommodations for visitors.
Pursuant to the provisions of the American Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by emailing Daniel.Alsentzer@FloridaDEP.gov or calling 850-245-3051. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency by using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955- 8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).