This alternative would provide a single lane boat ramp for non-motorized boats and a concession operated sailing school and canoe/kayak rental operation at the existing marina location. The existing boat ramp would be improved to eliminate environmental and safety hazards. Existing wet & dry slips, including paved areas, would be removed. The peninsula would become an open space with areas for shoreline fishing.

This alternative would also develop a two lane motorized boat ramp at Riverside Park. A section of the existing parking lot would be converted to twelve head-in boat trailer parking spaces and trailer maneuvering space. A total of 39 car-parking spaces would be lost.

Identified during the internal scoping process on January 4, 2001, this alternative was removed from consideration due to the following reasons:

• The current uses of Riverside Park include picnicking, fishing, and an access point to the Mount Vernon Trail. The area is relatively small in size - approximately 6 acres. The existing uses are not compatible with a motorized boat ramp in an area of this size.
• There are currently 67 car-parking spaces. Providing a two lane boat ramp at this location would require enlarging the existing parking area to provide twelve head-in (back-out) parking spaces for vehicles with trailers. These parking stalls would eliminate 18 car-parking spaces. The ramp and turn-around space would eliminate 21 additional car-parking spaces. If a ramp were constructed at Riverside Park there would be 28 car-parking spaces and 12 parking spaces for trailers. Twelve trailer parking spaces are not adequate and the reduction of car parking from 67 to 28 is not acceptable.
• The elevation change from the river to the existing parking area is approximately 12 feet. The difference would require significant earthwork that would dramatically change the river's edge. This change is would be considered an impairment to the viewshed of the river and the river embankment at this location.