El Paso County, Colorado

 

Capital Improvement Projects

Master Plans

• Fountain Creek Regional Park Master Plan
• Pineries Open Space Master Plan
• Black Forest - Section 16 Improvements
• Fountain Creek Nature Center - Outdoor Classroom
• Jackson Creek Trail Expansion
• Off-Highway Vehicle Park

GIS Data

Development Review

Urban Park Grant Program

Fountain Creek Regional Park

Staff proposes updating the the Fountain Creek Regional Park Master Plan.

$45,000 has been budgeted for employing a consultant.

Pineries Open Space

Staff proposes creation of the Pineries Open Space Master Plan.

$45,000 has been budgeted for employing a consultant.

Black Forest – Section 16 Improvements

The Parks Department manages a trailhead and approximately three miles of trails at Black Forest – Section 16 which is used for a variety of equestrian and hiking opportunities. Staff proposes completing a parking lot upgrade, installing a small shelter and unisex restroom facility at this popular facility. $50,000 has been budgeted for these items.

Fountain Creek Nature Center – Outdoor Classroom

The Parks Department and the Naturalist Docent Organization purchased an outdoor classroom for the Fountain Creek Nature Center. The classroom will be used for a variety of classes and camps offered at the Nature Center. $50,000 has been budgeted to employ a contractor to install the shelter.

Jackson Creek Trail Expansion

The first phase of the Jackson Creek Trail will be completed in 2007 and connect the New Santa Fe Trail to Baptist Road. In 2008, staff proposes a new segment of the Jackson Creek Trail that will extend to the City's Skyline Trail at Northgate Road. The new section of trail will be constructed on Air Force Academy (AFA) property east of I-25. We are in the process of obtaining an easement from the AFA to install the trail. We have budgeted $45,000 to complete the connection.

Off-Highway Vehicle Park

The County Park's master plan includes the development of additional Off-Highway Vehicle opportunities in El Paso County. During 2007, the County reviewed a variety of potential sites and determined that a public - private partnership with the Aztec Family Raceway, which is located in the Highway 94 corridor, would be the most economically feasible option. The proposal includes the County securing approximately 800 acres of property through purchase and / or lease and Aztec providing the parking, restrooms, and concession facilities. Colorado State Parks has provided $20,000 that will be matched with County funds to complete the master planning process at the site during the spring, 2008.