Natural Bridges Boardwalk Accessibility Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2026091218
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Natural Bridges Boardwalk Accessibility Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/29/2026
Document Description
Project proposes replacing the existing Monarch Butterfly Boardwalk at Natural Bridges State Beach for accessibility improvements. Work will:
•Improve the paved access route from the visitor center to the boardwalk trailhead;
•Install new concrete and asphalt walkways with truncated domes that connect to the existing accessible parking stalls in the main parking lot;
•Remove the existing boardwalk and observation platform and utilize existing concrete pier foundations, and install new diamond piers to construct a new elevated boardwalk, with proper grades, clearances and safety rail configurations, that descends to the pond area; and
•Remove and replace the bench seating along a portion of the boardwalk and observation platform.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Hitchcock
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Swanton Blvd and Deleware Ave.
Zip
95060
State Highways
1
Other Location Info
Natural Bridges State Beach
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303, & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, included as “Modifications of existing facilities for disabled access” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4”; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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