By Jay Gamel / Kenwood Press
11/01/2015
Local parks faring well under private management
Three nonprofit and private organizations that stepped up to keep three of Sonoma County’s state parks open when they were threatened with closure in 2011, have increased attendance and revenues at Sugarloaf, Jack London and Austin Creek, and look forward to continuing their work as long as the state will have them.
They presented their annual reports in Santa Rosa on Oct. 22, reviewing and highlighting their activities over the 2014/2015 budget years.
All the groups are encouraged by recent legislation that will enable California State Parks to extend their operating contracts as long as needed. Having some form of longevity is vital to long term planning and fundraising, according to the operators. State Parks has yet to decide on extending the contracts…..
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