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Board of Supervisors Approves Fort Tuthill County Park Management Plan

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — At their February 6, 2023 special session, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved the Coconino County Parks and Recreation Fort Tuthill County Park Management Plan.

In the fall of 2022, the public was able to provide comment on the draft of the Fort Tuthill County Park Management Plan, which were factored into the final draft. The plan’s table of contents include the natural environment of the park, cultural resources and history, public use and facilities, and long-range planning. These topics address issues as varied as dark skies, weed control, emergency use, water conservation, preserving open spaces from damage, and preserving historic structures.

Jessica Simmons, Urban Wildlife Planner for Coconino County Parks and Recreation and author of the Fort Tuthill Management Plan said, “This plan will help CCPR manage Fort Tuthill appropriately as times change. This plan looks at recreation, trail management, events, open space vs. developed areas of the park, cultural resources, and much more. Looking into the future, the plan also addresses population growth, increasing development around the park, and climate change. This will be a useful tool to help manage and protect this wonderful, unique park and make it the best experience for our visitors as possible.”

Fort Tuthill County Park has many unique features which make it a community hub and visitation site. The Bike Park is a beloved recreation site for cyclists who enjoy the many features that are especially designed for bicycle practice. The park’s historic, military buildings support events, such as the Celtic Festival, Pickin’ in the Pines, Overland Expo, and the Coconino County Fair, which attract tens of thousands of visitors from Coconino County and beyond. The park also contains (continued)