SALINAS RIVER CORRIDOR MAP

Paso Robles
Salinas River Corridor

The Salinas River Corridor is a four mile stretch within Paso Robles proper. It has been the focus of an intensive Community Vision effort since 2003.

The project purpose is:
To protect, restore, and enhance the water quality, riparian habitat, flood control, and groundwater recharge values of property along the Upper Salinas River.

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Enhanced Regional Connections

Multi-use trails connecting regional recreational and histroic trail systems, including the National Anza Trail, and linking the community to nearby cities.

Enhanced Community Connections

Tree-lined sidewalk and pathway enhancements to link existing recreational routes to the river.

Salinas River
Parkway Trail

Over 1-1/2 miles of existing multi-use trail, funded through a State Grant, with restoration and watershed education features.

Trail Heads

Trail access points with user amenities which include auto/bike parking, restrooms, picnic facilities and directional markers.

Riverfront District

Civic Plaza and Riverwalk Promenade for the public to engage with the river through community focused activities including art, education and entertainment.

Riverfront Promenade

Tree lines urban edge with distinctive lighting and street furniture along top of the riverbank, providing enhanced access to Paso Robles Street properties and River.

Outdoor Amphitheater

Natural terrain shapes an outdoor theater for seasonal events and scenic views of the River.

Pedestrian Connection to Downtown

Pedestrian overpass from the downtown to a revitalized Riverfront and Riverwalk Promenade, a key component of an expanded downtown.

Pedestrian Bridges

Providing enhanced linkages between the east and west sides of the community.

Adaptive Re-Use

Seek opportunities for reorientation and public connection to the River.

Community Park

Open space with community park potential.

Equestrian Undercrossing

Provide safe connection between existing equestrian staging at the Paso Robles Event Center and the river trail system.

Educational Wetland Trail

Interpretive wetland trail exhibit and raised boardwalk trail system, highlighting biological solutions to watershed health.

Enhanced Trail Systems

Multiple looped trails that are a combination of:

a) Permanent multi-use (paved);

b) Semi-permanent (non-paved) in flood zone; and

c) Primitive near flow channel.

Gateways and Preserved Vistas

Through public/private stewardship, agricultural conservation strategies, and public acquisition opportunities, visual connections to the river corridor will be preserved.