PARKS AND RECREATION FUND PROJECTS

Capital Project: Rueter-Hess Recreation Authority

DESCRIPTION

This project funds the Town’s pro-rata share of the cost to construct various recreational amenities at the reservoir.

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

Implementation of the Rueter-Hess Reservoir Recreation Master Plan provides an excellent opportunity for the Town, along with other Rueter-Hess Recreation Authority members, to participate in the future planning and development of this unique regional recreation amenity. Planned improvements include trails, beach areas, docks, fishing piers and picnic areas, along with native open space areas.

Project

Funding Sources

Parks and Recreation Fund Revenue

IMPACT ON OPERATING COSTS

Future increased maintenance costs to be shared between Authority members.

Impact On Other Departments

None

Town Strategic Goals Achieved

Support an Active Community

The recreational amenities and the programming located on-site will engage all segments of the community in activities that support active and healthy lifestyles.

Enhance Economic Vitality

These water-based recreational opportunities will attract residents and event participants from around the Denver metro area, thereby increasing economic activity within the Town.

Develop a Visionary Community through Balanced Growth

Build-out of the various recreational amenities as envisioned in the approved Master Plan will provide our residents with a wide range of water-based and land-based recreational opportunities currently unavailable within the Town.

Innovate with Collaborative Governance

The Rueter-Hess Recreation Authority, which is comprised of a number of local governmental entities including, Parker, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Douglas County and Parker Water & Sanitation District, have been collaborating over the last five years to implement the reservoir master plan and conduct various ongoing activities and events that are both water-based and land-based.

Parks And Recreation Fund Projects

Capital Project: Cottonwood Trailhead Shade Shelter and Picnic Tables

DESCRIPTION

The Cottonwood Trailhead project will update an existing outdated shade shelter and picnic tables.

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

In 2021 and 2022, the Cottonwood Trailhead was updated along with the new vehicle bridge over Cherry Creek. The trailhead includes a parking lot, drinking fountain, port-o-let enclosure, shade shelter, picnic tables, small monument sign and connections to the Cherry Creek Regional Trail.

The existing shade shelter is now past its useful life. The wood on the shelter is rotting and splitting and the concrete flatwork under the shelter is cracking. The existing shelter does not have an ADA-accessible trail connecting the structure and picnic tables to the Cherry Creek Trail or trailhead parking. The project will replace the existing shelter with an updated shelter, picnic tables and concrete flatwork and ADA accessible trail.

FUNDING SOURCES

Parks and Recreation Fund Revenue

IMPACT ON OPERATING COSTS

The new improvements will be less maintenance, which will decrease maintenance costs.

IMPACT ON OTHER DEPARTMENTS

None

TOWN

Strategic Goals Achieved

Support an Active Community

ADA enhancements at this trailhead will create a more inclusive outdoor environment that supports an active lifestyle for more of the Town’s citizens.

Promote a Safe and Healthy Community

Replacing damaged components of the trailhead and picnic area improves safety for users. ADA enhancements also improve safety and accessibility.