New rest area construction should be part of a planned statewide program. A long term "Rest Area Plan" is published by the Maintenance Division that identifies proposed new construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation plans. Districts should consult the Rest Area Plan

and coordinate right of way acquisition, design and construction with the Maintenance Division.

New picnic areas may be designed and constructed by the districts. This work should be coordinated with the Maintenance Division. In the past, some picnic areas were dedicated to a member of the family that donated the land for the park. However, this practice is strongly discouraged for any new picnic areas. If a picnic area needs to be closed, these types of dedications may make the closing difficult.