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Skyline Wilderness Park
2201 Imola Ave.,
Napa
California
USA
94559
707-252-0481
Type: Park
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Napa
California
USA
94559
707-252-0481
Type: Park
Comments ( 0 )
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In 1979, the land beside the State Hospital was declared to be surplus and was to be sold to private people. A group of concerned citizens got together and enlisted the help of various members of the community and government to allow our group to use the land as a park for the Napa Valley. The idea of a park was formed, a constitution was created, incorporation papers drafted, environmental impact studies made, etc.. Since there has never been a private sector leasing state land for a park system, the State leased the land to the County of Napa which then subleased it to the Skyline Park Citizens Association. Plans were made for what the Association wanted to accomplish (these plans are revised every 5 years and submitted for approval to the State).
Bond monies were available for initial fence construction, parking areas, building of the Kiosk, sewer system and bathrooms. Later on, more bond money became available for the conversion of an old barn into our present Social Center. The Park opened April 5, 1983.
The Park was open to hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders. Trails throughout the Park were constructed.
Later additions included an RV camp area, a tent camping area, a picnic area complete with a cook shack. Local horseman proposed a riding arena, show office and bleachers, and money was raised to construct these. Now, Skyline holds a series of horseshows each year. 4-H and other youth groups also use the arena for various events.
As time went on, the California Native Plant Society moved into the Park, erected an area where they could cultivate native plants, and in time, constructed the Martha Walker Gardens. This garden in now known all over the State and is a popular place for school groups to visit.
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