In 2011 during the
California budget crisis, this park and the adjacent
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park were among those targeted to be closed due to lack of funding. The Napa County Parks and Open Space District petitioned the state to operate the park in order to avoid closure.[3]
History
The park property was originally part of the
Rancho Carne Humana Mexican land grant.
In 2011 during the
California budget crisis, this park and the adjacent
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park were among those targeted to be closed due to lack of funding. The Napa County Parks and Open Space District petitioned the state to operate the park in order to avoid closure.[3]
History
The park property was originally part of the
Rancho Carne Humana Mexican land grant.