Jack Smith Park (Needles)

[rvrpig]

Looks like the city has started to work on the bay and Launch ram at Jack Smith Park in Needles. Ill try to get some pics tomorrow.

[TheLurker]

Were you able to get some pictures?
Is there going to be any more parking for trailers?

[THATJEFFGUY]

is there gonna be any water ? :D

[phebus]

is there gonna be any water ? :D
You want everything don't you. When is good, good enough? :D

[TheLurker]

Rvrpig,
I have another question.
I heard that they had built some more rock jetties
on the beaches just south of the outlet from Needles Marina. Is this true?
If it is did the local paper give any reason? It did not ever look like there was any kind of erosion going on there. It would seem to me that by keeping the flow focused to the center it would increase the speed of the current.

[rvrpig]

Rvrpig,
I have another question.
I heard that they had built some more rock jetties
on the beaches just south of the outlet from Needles Marina. Is this true?
If it is did the local paper give any reason? It did not ever look like there was any kind of erosion going on there. It would seem to me that by keeping the flow focused to the center it would increase the speed of the current.
Havent seen any work on the jetties south of the Marina...but after my Planning Commission for the City I will put up picks of Jack smith. See ya around 8pm.

[wsuwrhr]

tease
Brian

[dmontzsta]

This is good news, cause that drop was a bitch befor. Ntwotrance's neighbors have a sweet place right next to jack smiths.

[Pet This]

I saw them working on the jettys. They were just adding some more riprap didn't look like any signficant additions/changes.

[TheLurker]

I saw them working on the jettys. They were just adding some more riprap didn't look like any signficant additions/changes.
Good news. Thank you.
I was hoping what i heard about new additions was wrong.

[rvrpig]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/9284P1010125.JPG Pic looking from the opening into the bay.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/9284P1010119.JPG Looking down the launch ramp.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/9284P1010118.JPG Looking from Launch ramp out to the opening.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/9284P1010116.JPG Wider view.

[rvrpig]

Sorry it took so long but I was tired last night....hope ya like. If ya have any questions as me....I got the answers.

[TheLurker]

Thanks rvrpig,
That keeps us part-timers out there in touch with the goings on.

[wsuwrhr]

Thanks,
Brian

[mmered8299]

Holly moley! What their plan out there? It would be cool if they built something like the keys in parker except with campsites. There is a lot of empty space they could use at the old ATV area.

[rvrpig]

the closest youl get to the keys with camp sights is the Needles Marina Park. This is phase one and not sure when phase two will begin

[4day!!]

excuse my ignorance but where is jack Smith Park???

[dmontzsta]

I just hope they can get some water up in there now.
Last year we had to have someone sit on the bow to raise the back up and two people lift and shove to get it to the ramp.

[essexjet]

excuse my ignorance but where is jack Smith Park???
If you go to Needles Marina keep drive on that road pass it and the road deadends into Jack Smith. Sorry can't remember the name of that street right now.

[essexjet]

It's been free except on holiday weekends but I dont think thats so any more. Do you know about fees rvepig?

[rvrpig]

$5 a day from about the beginning of May to the last day in August. They had sold year pass for $30 int he past but not sure about it now.
They will be digging the bay deeper...but that will be the last thing done. The launch ramp will be 4 lane not 2. I am just hopeing that they use curbs between the lanes so that people can only take up so much space. No idiots backing up across the whole ramp. If ya cant back it down the ramp then ya should not own it. :boxingguy :lightsabe :lightsabe

[shueman]

The Cali Dept of Boating & Waterways approved $1.6MM in grants for Jack Smith.
Phase II - Dredge, contruct new four-lane boat launching ramp, install two new boarding floats, construct new paved parking area, widen access road, construct new restroom, add fish-cleaning station, boat washdown area, rock slope protection, utilities, lighting, shade structures, landscaping/irrigation, and signs.
At the dead-end of River Road. Nice grassy/shaded day-use area.

[riverfamily]

Launch ramp is done and will be open May 21 or 28 new fee for a yearly pass is 50.00 also water should be ok now they big time dug it out.