2026 Commercial Recreational Land Use Plan

Introduction and Purpose:

Thank you for taking this survey from the City & Borough of Sitka's (CBS) Parks and Recreation Office. This survey is for users of CBS managed recreational areas to give input on commercial use such as guided hikes, bike tours, outfitted tours, and kayak rentals through the CBS commercial recreational land use permit process.

Referencing the DRAFT 2026 Land Use Plan, please provide comments on any changes or additions you would like to see in the plan, or anything you would like to remain in as currently drafted. This can include allowed use, group sizes, groups per week allowed, seasonal allocations, special guidance or special conditions.
1.Comments on Trail Assets - Trail systems with access in town (Cross Trail, Indian River, Herring Cove, Thimbleberry/Heart Lake, etc)
2.Comments on Water Access - Herring Cove, Swan Lake, Eagle Beach, Blue Lake, Green Lake
3.Comments on Special Use Areas - Baranof Warm Springs, Goddard Hot Springs, Takatz Bay.
4.Other Comments -General provisions and adoption of land use considerations for commercial recreational purposes.