Public comment invited on Acadia park stables

BAR HARBOR – The National Park Service invites the public to attend a meeting to provide comment on proposed visitor and concessionaire facility improvements at Acadia National Park’s Wildwood Stables.

The meeting will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Atlantic Oakes By-The-Sea conference center, 119 Eden St.

The park service is seeking comments on the proposed improvements as it prepares a prospectus that will request bids for a long-term concession contract to operate commercial services at Wildwood Stables.

The park service wants comment on whether the proposed improvements would be appropriate and sufficient in serving a balance of equestrian uses, The intent of the improvements is to enhance the quality of visitors’ experiences, protect park resources and ensure the safety of people and horses.

For details, visit the park’s Web site, www.nps.gov/acad/stables.htm, or request the information by mail. The public may also send written comments on the plan to: John Kelly, resource planner, Acadia NationaPark, P.O. Box 177, Bar Harbor 04609. The park service will accept public comments until Jan. 16.