CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. — The county of Lake is inviting community members to check out the latest stage in the work to design a new park on the Northshore.

The John T. Klaus Park, located on donated land east of Clearlake Oaks, will be the focus of a special drop-in meeting on Thursday, May 22, from 3 to 6 p.m.

It will be held in the Nylander Building, located at 12586 Acorn Str. next to the playground at Nylander Park and behind the Red & White grocery store in Clearlake Oaks.

The 570-acre park which will be located near the roundabout at Highway 20 and Highway 53.

In November 2022, the Board of Supervisors accepted the donation of the property, as well as funds to develop the park, from the John T. Klaus Trust.

The park design is now in the final concept site design phase, Public Services reported.

Community members will get an informal look at the designs, which so far includes trails, dog parks, native garden, cultural center, frisbee golf and more.

Public Services Director Lars Ewing, along with the landscape architect and environmental lead consultant, will be present to answer questions and take community members’ comments.

For more information call the Lake County Public Services Department at 707-262-1618 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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