The ticket sales office for boat tours will be housed in a permanent structure at the rim near the Cleetwood trailhead/parking area. The sale of limited snacks, beverages, and other merchandise items directly tied to the needs of boat tour participants will be permitted in the same building. A portion of this building will also be used for the storage of boat operations and maintenance equipment. This building will be designed to match the park’s architectural theme; any electricity needed will be furnished through a solar photovoltaic system. A composting toilet will also be constructed at the rim, and the picnic area will be retained. The trail entry and crosswalk will be better marked. Improved signs along Rim Drive near the crosswalk and trailhead will aid in identifying the area. The Cleetwood Trail will be modified to add variety and a greater level of interpretation to the visitor experience and for safety and erosion control purposes. Retaining walls will be replaced as necessary for safety and aesthetics. A small permanent structure will be built at the lakeside to provide limited storage space for concession boat operations and maintenance needs. A small waiting area with an unobtrusive shade structure will be constructed on the lakeshore for protection from the sun and inclement weather. On the lakeshore the bulkhead will be improved and the dock replaced; however, no efforts will be made to ensure that it will be usable by boats at extreme water levels. The entire fuel delivery system for the tour boats was replaced in 1998. The single-wall underground storage tank and approximately 1I,100 feet of single-wall aboveground fuel line were removed and the sites were restored. A new fuel system was installed. The entire system was designed and constructed in accordance with State of Oregon and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory requirements for underground gasoline storage and delivery systems. A new underground storage tank was installed near the rim parking lot. A new surge tank in a permanent structure was constructed at the rim with a capacity slightly less than that of the day tank at lakeside to minimize the potential for overfilling the lakeside day tank. Approximately 3,000 feet of double-wall fuel line from the rim underground storage tank to the existing lakeside day tank was provided. A new double-wall underground fuel line from the lakeside day tank to the dispensing unit was provided. The dispensing pedestal and hose reel was upgraded. The National Park Service will identify response procedures to address fuel spills or leaks.
Munson Valley will remain the focal point for park administration and housing. During summer, the Steel Information Center, formerly the Ranger Dormitory, will serve as the base for interpreting the Munson Valley Historic District and other historic and cultural resources remotely scattered throughout the park. Interpretive services will include exhibits, talks, tours and video or slide program presentations. Public restrooms will be available during operating hours. During the park’s off-season, October through May, the Steel Infornation Center will serve as an interpretive, educational, and resource center for groups and for individuals with special interpretive or resource interests. When the road between Park Headquarters and Rim Village is temporarily closed due to inclement weather and poor road conditions, the facility will serve as a backup visitor contact station with NHA sales items until plows reopen the road. The post office at the Steel Information Center will continue to serve visitors, park residents, park administration and the concession during winter.
Access to visitor facilities will conform to federal accessibility standards, and accessible parking with adjoining aisles will be next to accessible routes to these facilities. As explained in the NPS Management Policies, the National Park Service will provide the highest feasible level of physical access for people with disabilities to historic properties, consistent with the preservation of the property’s significant historical attributes. Access modifications for people with disabilities will be designed to minimize effects on the features of a property that contribute to its significance. All new facilities will be accessible. At Rim Village, the trail to the Sinnott Memorial will not be made accessible. However, an accessible route between the cafeteria/visitor contact station area and the caldera edge will be provided where appropriate and feasible, and an accessible route from the cafeteria/visitor contact station area to the lodge will be constructed. Other new and existing visitor structures at Mazama Village, at Munson Valley, and at the Cleetwood developed area on the rim will be made accessible.
