DCNR is establishing an “adventure center” in Potter County.life
Potter County, Pennsylvania — DCNR plans to restore a recreational area to Denton Hill State Park in Potter County.
DCNR is seeking proposals for the development of a four-season recreational adventure center, according to State Park Service Director John Harras.
“The department is looking for a concessionaire to lease approximately 700 acres and work with the DCNR for year-round recreational activities,” Hallas said. “DCNR believes that with improved infrastructure and the right partners, Denton Hill will become an attraction that brings even more visitors to the Pennsylvania Wild Region throughout the seasons.”
Denton Hill has a downhill ski area that has been closed since winter 2014. This park was developed as a special ski area by he DCNR in the early 1950s.
The master plan, completed in 2018, included recommendations for rebranding the ski lodge as an “adventure centre.” It is more appropriate as an operational hub for a four season operation of extended activities and services beyond traditional downhill skiing.
DCNR is committing $10 million to capital improvements to support rehabilitation of the park’s recreational infrastructure.
“DCNR is happy to consider Denton Hill’s federal proposal design and capital development alternatives identified in the master plan, allowing proponents the flexibility to be as innovative as they wish,” Hallas added. .
The design phase of this project will coincide with the awarding of the concession lease agreement.
DCNR is intended to help selected concessionaires identify and prioritize improvements during the design process.
The DCNR website has available State Park Concession OpportunitiesDenton Hill’s request is SFP# 2022-BSP-01.
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend a virtual pre-proposal meeting on 25 October and one of the two site visits scheduled for 26 October and 1 November. Recommended.
For more information on pre-proposal meetings, site visits, or solicitations, Pennsylvania State Park Service.
Proposals must be received by January 6, 2023 in a sealed envelope. DCNR will begin reviewing proposals on January 11, 2023.
Denton Hill State Park is located along Route 6 in Ulysses Township, Potter County. Pennsylvania Wild.
All of Denton Hill’s permanent infrastructure is owned by DCNR and requires extensive refurbishment and modernization to bring it to an acceptable industry standard.
find more information about Denton Hill State Park Master Plan on the DCNR website.
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