The restrooms at Doran Park that served the Shell Campground consisted of two composting toilets that were installed decades ago with the original
campground development. The facilities had deteriorated significantly over
the last few years and were not capable of handling the volume of use as the
park’s popularity has reached maximum capacity. Additionally, the restrooms were
not accessible to visitors with mobility impairments.
The
project was performed under the County’s ADA Self Evaluation and
Transition Plan and the Regional Parks Capital Project Plan, with support from
the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation.
The Shell Restroom Project was completed in October of 2018.
The improvements included a new accessible restroom with four unisex stalls to serve the Shell Campground, and improvements to the campground to comply with current accessible design standards.
With a wide, 2-mile stretch of beach on Bodega Bay, Doran is ideal for walking, picnicking, playing in the sand, flying kites, surfing, and bird-watching.