Conceptual Development Plans
Conceptual development plans, or CDPs, guide the future use and development at each state park and historic site. CDPs support the mission, purpose and direction of each facility. These long-range plans outline area use, site goals, development objectives, research needs and project phasing while taking into consideration the significant natural, cultural and recreational resources of the park or site.
CDPs in Progress
| State Park / Historic Site | Public Input Opportunity #1 | Public Input Opportunity #2 | Final Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site, Sedalia | Meeting: None | ||
| Survey #1: Survey closed | |||
| Read the news release. | |||
| Echo Bluff State Park, Eminence | Meeting: None | ||
| Survey #1: Survey closed | |||
| Read the news release. | |||
| Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Brumley |
Meeting: None |
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| Survey #1: Survey closed | |||
| Read the news release. | |||
| Missouri Mines State Historic Site, Park Hills | Meeting: None | ||
| Survey #1: Survey closed See the results. |
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| Read the news release. | |||
| St. Joe State Park, Park Hills | Meeting: None | ||
| Survey #1: Survey closed See the results. |
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| Read the news release. | |||
| Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, IrontonJay Nixon Backcountry | Meeting: Dec 7, 2024 | ||
| Survey #1: Survey closed | |||
| Washington State Park, De Soto | Meeting: None | ||
| Survey #1: Survey closed | |||
| Read the news release. | |||
| Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, Lawson | Meeting: None | ||
| Survey #1: Survey closed See the results. |
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| Read the news release. |
Conceptual Development Planning Process
The process for drafting a conceptual development plan, or CDP, is composed of the five phases depicted below. Each CDP update is led by a team of resource professionals and matter experts who collect and review relevent information, facilitate public engagement and draft formal planning documents. The timeline for completing a CDP is dependent upon multiple variables such as facility complexity, scheduling with internal and external stakeholders, data collection and CDP team consensus.
Data Gathering
- CDP team assembled
- Advertise survey #1 and conduct onsite team meeting
- Analyze public input and gather site information
Drafting
- Draft CDP and Preamble & Mission Statement
- Submit draft to CDP team & Director's Office for approval
Public Feedback
- Advertise survey #2
- Host public meeting
- Analyze public input
Finalize Plan
- Make final edits to CDP & Preamble & Mission Statement
- Submit final to CDP team & Director's Office for approval
Implement
- Publish
- Update general management plan
- Submit projects for capital improvements