To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Shannon Carter, Director, Open Spaces
Prepared By:
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Michele Frishman, Grants and Acquisitions Manager
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Subject:
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Funding for Reynolds Landing River and Park Improvements
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
During a study session on September 12, 2022, Mile High Flood District presented a joint project funding proposal to construct numerous improvements at Reynolds Landing Park along the South Platte River. At that meeting, BOCC approved adding this item to consent for approval. Staff and the Open Space and Trails Advisory Board (OSTAB) support the proposed project and recommend that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approve $3,900,000 in Open Space Acquisition and Trail Development funding over three years.
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Background and Discussion: Reynolds Landing is a popular destination for river, trail, and park users along the South Platte River. As of 2018, the park saw 1,000 to 1,500 visitors per week in the summer months. The Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which runs through the park, is used by 580,000 people per year. More park visitors are expected in the future with additional developments planned west of Santa Fe Drive from C-470 to Mineral Avenue.
Between 2009 and 2016, the County and other members of the South Platte Working Group contributed to and constructed improvements at Reynolds Landing and the city's adjacent Superchi property, including $1,726,000 by the County for trail projects and other site improvements. Additionally, in 2019 and 2020, the County made two planning grants to Littleton for further improvements at the sites. Those planning efforts and the updated master plan for Reynolds Landing have resulted in a proposed multi-year, phased approach to implement the additional improvements. Littleton is partnering with the Mile High Flood District, which will manage the engineering and construction, as well as South Suburban Parks and Recreation.
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