La Honda Creek Preserve

La Honda Creek Parking and Trailhead Access Project

Midpen is conducting an environmental analysis of three potential sites that could be used to expand parking and trailhead access to La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. The sites were recommended by the La Honda Public Access Working Group and have been thoroughly studied for feasibility.

Public Meeting June 24, 2026: Site Designs

Join Midpen's Board of Directors for a special public meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. in-person or via Zoom to hear a staff presentation on design modifications for two of the three proposed parking and trailhead areas based on new traffic study findings and recommendations. 

The board members will vote on which preferred designs to send forward into the required environmental review phase of the project. The board and public will have an opportunity to provide staff with comments as well. 

Details for this meeting will be posted on June 19 at openspace.org/public-meetings. 

Public Access, Education, and Outreach
Public Access
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Goals and Objectives

The goals of the project are to provide ecologically sensitive, safe and equitable public access to the central portion of the vast La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve in a way that is protective of the area’s natural resources, rural character, scenic views and working agricultural lands, is adaptive to climate change and facilitates opportunities for public environmental education.

Sites Being Analyzed

Map of potential Trailhead sites

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Project Timeline

DATE PHASE
2019-20Public Access Working Group process to identify sites. 
2021-24Technical and feasibility studies on sites recommended by the working group.
June 26, 2024Midpen's board of directors approves feasibility studies, project moves into environmental review phase. (Agenda and report)
March 31, 2026Public Meeting: Midpen Planning and Natural Resources Committee meeting. Study session on conceptual design options. (Agenda, report and recording)
May 13, 2026Public Meeting: Midpen Board of Directors meeting. Informational presentation on conceptual design options. (Agenda, report and recording)
June 24, 2026Public Meeting: Midpen Board of Directors meeting. Selecting preferred conceptual design options to move forward to environmental review. (Agenda to post here June 19)
2025-26Environmental review process including public review period. 
2027Develop detailed construction design plans.
TBDPermitting, bidding, construction and opening to public. 

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Documents and Reports

Feasibility Study Report

Related Projects

This a Measure AA-supported project identified in Midpen's community-supported Vision Plan.
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