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15 <br />Hollow Rock Access Area Master Plan <br />September 2009 <br />10. The former Hollow Rock Store building would bean asset to the future park. It <br />could be used to help educate visitors about the history of the site and the <br />neighboring community. The "Friends of Hollow Rock Store" intend to raise <br />funds for the relocation and renovation of the building in the park (Appendix 9). <br />11. There are many pros and cons to closing the gravel section of Pickett Road to <br />through traffic, but closing the road would be better for the park and its users. <br />The process for closing a road is difficult, however, so the master plan should <br />consider both scenarios: Pickett Road open and closed. <br />VI. Public Outreach and Input <br />Special meetings were held by the Master Plan Committee to receive public input both <br />before and after working on the design of the Hollow Rock Access Area. <br />A community Open House was held on February 28, 2008 at the New Hope <br />Improvement Center. Approximately 45 citizens were presented with an overview of <br />the site, including the many opportunities and constraints that would influence the <br />design of the park. People provided comments and ideas for the kinds of facilities they <br />wanted at the future park, including a "dot voting" exercise to identify preferences. <br />The results indicated a strong preference toward a park theme focused on the natural <br />and cultural heritage of the area. Facilities that received the most votes were hiking <br />trails, paved loop trail, restroom, and opportunities for environmental education. Most <br />people expressed interest in closing Pickett Road to through traffic. A complete list of <br />comments (verbal and written) from the Open House is provided as Appendix A. <br />