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Hinton Island City Park Master Plan |
Mayor Cleo Mathews and land owner Ritchie Cantrell held a new vision for the future of a unique chain of islands at the confluence of the New and Gauley Rivers. Located inside the city limits of Hinton, the park would finally develop the often misused and neglected islands for public use. E.L. Robinson Engineering Co. (ELR) began the design process by first visiting the site performing a thorough site inventory and analysis. Then public meetings were held to gain input from the general public of their desires for the proposed improvements based on a prepared Concept Diagram.
Based on comments made concerning the Concept Diagram at the public meetings and conversations with the clients, a Final Master Plan was then prepared. The Plan covered three phases of development: Highest Priority (1-2 years), Key to Life of Park (3-5 years), and Long Term Development (5-10 years). Some of the improvements included new bridges to the islands to help reduce riverbank erosion, handicap accessible fishing docks, public boat launch facility, nature trails, picnic facilities, playgrounds, guided river tour headquarters, camping, cabin rentals, and a full-service lodge and retreat center.
CLIENT:
The City of Hinton and Ritchie Cantrell, Land Owner
LOCATION:
Hinton, Summers County, West Virginia
