Accepting Public Comments on Westline Ballfield Site

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Contact(s): Christopher Leeser


Bradford, PA, June 4, 2024— The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is accepting public comments on a proposal to make improvements at the Westline Ballfield site in the Bradford Ranger District of Allegheny National Forest. The proposed project is located off Westline Road in Lafayette Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Proposed improvements include establishing a loop road for passenger vehicles around the site, developing two parking areas, constructing a trail to Kinzua Creek that complies with accessibility guidelines, installing a vault toilet, and incorporating native plants in the landscaping. The proposal will also designate campsites in the vicinity of the Westline Ballfield.

The proposal comes after resource damage concerns were identified and aims to provide a designated and stabilized driving surface, improve drainage issues, and enhance the visitor experience.  

For more information, a scoping document is available for download on the project website. Printed copies are available upon request. Comments may be submitted at any time but would be most helpful if received by July 1, 2024. You can submit comments by: 

  • Mail: Richard Hatfield, District Ranger, Bradford Ranger District, 29 Forest Service Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 
  • Fax: 814-362-2761 
  • Email: online. Click on Comment/Object on Project, located under the Get Connected sidebar. If uploading attachments, please use file formats compatible with Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat. 
  • Phone: Verbal comments may be submitted at the Bradford Ranger District Office by calling 814-362-4613 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, excluding federal holidays. 

If you would like more information, please contact District Ranger Richard Hatfield at 814-363-6098 or richard.hatfield@usda.gov. 

 

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