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Poplar Beach pilot fire pits draw heavy use; designer recommends 6–10 permanent pits, reservation option
Summary
A volunteer pilot at Poplar Beach proved popular, reduced illegal bonfires and litter, and produced design lessons; staff and volunteers recommended a phased permanent program with 6–10 pits, grates instead of lids, ember screens, reservation options and an estimated per-pit build cost of $1,500–$2,000.
A city‑sponsored pilot to test concrete fire pits at Poplar Beach drew more community users than organizers expected and generated recommendations for a permanent, managed program, the presenter told the City Council on May 6.
The pilot found broad daytime and evening use by families, teens and other beachgoers, fewer reports of fire incidents or complaints, less scattered trash, and a measurable reduction in illegal bonfire activity, Chloe (presenting) said. “There were no beach fire incidents reported to the city, sheriff, or fire district,” she reported.
The pilot deploye…
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