Jetties Boost Access to Whetstone Pond, Oregon

By Vanessa Torres

Oregon -(Ammoland.com)- Two new wheelchair accessible jetties on Whetstone Pond expand use of this popular fishing and bird watching area.

Whetstone Pond provides a break from urban life in the heart of the Rogue Valley. The 10-acre pond sits in Denman Wildlife Area and is accessed at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife office on East Gregory Road in Central Point.

“The pond is a high use area with most people sticking to the paved trail and platform to fish and watch wildlife. That asphalt was degrading and became a safety concern for visitors,” said Clayton Barber, Wildlife Area Manager.

Both jetties are 50 feet long and paved with curbing for wheelchair accessibility. Railings will be installed this winter on the tips of each jetty to provide added safety for those in wheelchairs. Local angler David Flemming, who is now wheelchair bound, appreciates having a local pond to fish that accommodates his needs.

“We’re glad we could partner with ODFW to make the outdoors accessible to everyone,” said Garry Penning of Dry Creek Landfill. “Our facility has a …Read the Rest

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