BLM seeks input on proposed lease to expand Skyline Regional Park
PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to expand Skyline Regional Park. The City of Buckeye proposed to lease approximately 640 acres of public land through the Recreation and Public Purposes Act for the expansion.
Proposed additions would improve trail connectivity between the existing park and the neighboring Verrado community. Proposed park improvements include new trails, trailheads, staging areas, shade structures, restrooms, access roads, and parking to enhance and expand recreational experiences in the area.
Additional information, including draft planning documents and maps, is available at the BLM National NEPA Register, where comments can be submitted through the ‘Participate Now’ option (preferred). Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to: BLM Hassayampa Field Office, Attn: Ryan Randell, 2020 E. Bell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85022. The comment period will close July 28.
The Recreation and Public Purposes Act allows state and local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations to lease public lands for recreation or other public purposes. Lands conveyed under the act have become sites for parks, campgrounds, schools, and courthouses among other uses. The Phoenix District has leased or patented more than 160,000 acres to enhance public recreation and to support local communities.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.