PARKS AND RECREATION FUND PROJECTS

Capital Project: Lemon Gulch Trail

Description

The developer of the Meadowlark subdivision is required to fund a 10-foot-wide concrete trail from Crowfoot Valley Road to their property line along the east side of the subdivision. This trail is planned to connect to the Cherry Creek Trail just north of Stroh Road at the Stroh Road /Cherry Creek bridge.

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

The Town’s trail system is one of the most popular outdoor recreational amenities, allowing people of all ages and skill levels to experience the various parks and open space areas within the Town. As the Town continues to expand its trail system with connections to other communities, it will also serve future commuter needs, especially future residential areas along Crowfoot Valley Road. The proposed Lemon Gulch Trail advances buildout of the Town’s existing trail network.

Project Budget

Funding Sources

Parks and Recreation Fund Revenue

Impact On Operating Costs

On-going repair and maintenance of any new additional trail segments

Impact On Other Departments

Parks and Recreation will coordinate with Public Works/ Engineering on selecting and hiring contractors and on construction.

Town Strategic Goals Achieved

Support an Active Community

Additional trail opportunities will encourage trail users of all ages and abilities to continue to be active and healthy. In addition, the Town’s trail system is the most used outdoor recreational amenity and always ranks extremely high on various citizen surveys.

Develop a Visionary Community through Balanced Growth

Completion of this trail connection will contribute to a fully integrated trail network that will support Parker’s goal of a well-planned community with excellent infrastructure.

Promote a Safe and Healthy Community

Providing more trails that interconnect to the overall townwide trail system promotes increased trail use with healthy outcomes and safer recreational and commuter mobility.