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EDC discusses RV parking near Ocean State plaza as a draw for Sky Ridge Campground visitors
Summary
Committee members discussed designating underused plaza space near Ocean State for RV parking to serve Sky Ridge Campground visitors and noted the campground owner said "over 90%" of large RVs travel with a tow car and that the campground has an overflow lot for short downtown trips.
Members discussed whether a plaza owned by Ocean State could serve as a practical RV parking area to help campers access downtown businesses. A committee member reported obtaining contact information for Ocean State's real estate division and said the owner (CEO Mark Perlman) could be approached; members noted that public-private cooperation would likely be needed. "It's actually owned by Ocean State," one member said while describing ownership research and offering to make an outreach contact.
Staff relayed Sky Ridge Campground owner Leila's estimate that more than 90% of large RVs camped there travel with a tow car and that the campground provides an overflow lot for short trips into town following checkout. Members said safe bike access and amenities downtown could make Torrington a more attractive stop for RVers and that the plaza is an underutilized asset worth approaching.
