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SIGNATURE PROJECTS
BIG CHERRY LAKE
Situated high in the mountains, Big Cherry Reservoir currently provides recreational activities, such as fishing and hunting. The master plan proposes transforming the reservoir into Big Cherry Regional Park, with expanded opportunities for water-oriented recreation. An improved boat launch and a new boathouse will allow visitors to journey onto the reservoir in a canoe, kayak, or shell boat. The boathouse can even host competitions for regional rowing teams.
Building on the numerous cultural offerings of Big Stone Gap, the plan proposes a floating performance stage, which can be viewed from the fishing pier and public beach. When not in use, the stage can be stored in the boathouse. Visitors will enjoy breathtaking views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains from multiple overlooks along the trail system throughout the park. Big Cherry Regional Park will also offer tent camping and lakefront cabins accessible via canoe. A visitor lodge will direct guests to a variety of recreation options this park will offer.
NEXT STEPS
1. Work with Town of Big Stone Gap to update the Big Cherry Master Plan, coordinating it with HKRI initiatives.
2. Work with Big Stone Gap to compose a developer RFP, which includes incentives for master plan compliance. Seek and evaluate competitive development proposals, based on the updated Big Cherry Master Plan and HKRI Master Plan
3. Phase and Build improvements. Some improvements may be undertaken by BSG Parks and Recreation.
4. Brand and market the facility as part of HKRI brand.
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