1. E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A National Park Service Golden Gate National Recreation Area Ocean Beach Fire Program California Coastal Commission Meeting April 15, 2016 - F 29a Federal Consistency Determination CD-0003-16

2. Ocean Beach Over five million annual visitors Huge range of activities Beachcombing, Volleyball, Kite Boarding, Surfing, Picnics, Sunbathing, Jogging, Beach Fires, Dog Walking, Kite Flying, Sand Castles, Yoga, Meditation, Frisbee, Fishing, Special Events

3. Maintain a Tradition Beach fires are a long standing tradition Beach fires present many challenges Maintenance requirement Law enforcement issues

4. Developing a Sustainable Program Community involvement for a safe and sustainable program Pilot Program (2007) with artists and stakeholder organizations Revised pilot program (2014) Community dialogue meetings (2014/15) Final Program (2016)

5. Sustainable Program – Key Elements Additional Fire Rings Later curfew Improved signage Partnership with San Francisco Beach Fire Liaison Program Burn Season Ongoing annual evaluation

6. An Integral Program All elements are necessary for success Allows a higher quality visitor experience Provide long term program sustainability

7. Enhanced Recreation Opportunity Allows maximum deployment of staff during key use months Improves health and safety BAAQMD support Thoroughly clean beach Allows program evaluation and improvement Ocean Beach year-round access continues

8. E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A Thank you for supporting this sustainable recreation program at Golden Gate National Recreation Area

9. National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior