Open House
Join us for a town-hall style open house, learn about the preliminary park concepts and share your feedback.
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Thursday, April 10
Introduction
The plan will establish priorities for parks and recreational amenities across key properties. As the community grows, this Parks Master Plan will help elected officials strategically manage outdoor spaces, enhance recreational opportunities, and align with broader economic development goals.
Location
What We Heard!
Community Recreation Needs
During the first round of public engagement, we heard from 509 community members about the recreation needs of Poncha Springs and southern Chaffee County.
Top 10 Parks & Recreation Needs
- Paved multimodal trails, connections to popular trailheads, safer connections to parks.
- Covered Ice Rink
- Pickleball Courts
- Indoor Recreation Facility
- Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails
- Open Grass Space/Sports Fields
- Outdoor Event Space
- Lake & Water Recreation
- Off-Leash Dog Park
- Multi-Use Indoor Courts
Most Desired Indoor Recreation Amenities
- Multi-purpose rooms (fitness classes, recreation programs, meeting space)
- Indoor Courts (basketball, pickleball, tennis)
- Fitness Equipment
- Ice Rink
- Indoor Walking Track
- Locker Rooms & Showers
- Indoor Playground
- Public Library
Recreation Programs
Youth & Teen
- Youth Sports Leagues
- Youth Camps
- Outdoor Recreation
Tots
- Dance Classes
- Strider Bike/Learn to Ride
- Creative Movement/Free Play Activities
Adults/Seniors
- Adult Sports Leagues
- Personal Enrichment Classes
- Group Fitness
Special Events
- Community Concerts & Outdoor Music Events
- Farmer's Market
- Food/Beer & Wine Festival
Dream Park Responses
3 December, 2024
Anonymous says:
A trail that connects Hutchinson Lane to the Methodist Mountain trails
2 December, 2024
Anonymous says:
Basketball, pool, ice rink, soccer
2 December, 2024
Anonymous says:
A recreation center is needed badly.
As for park planning check out Phillip S. Miller park in Castle Rock for ideas of the possibilities
28 November, 2024
Anonymous says:
Would like:roller rink, weight gym, pool, basketball, volleyball, handball ect area, paintball/laser tag area, all ages friendly (seperated)
28 November, 2024
Anonymous says:
A pool open in the summer, a skating rink, basketball, volleyball, handball, pickleball and a lounge arcade ish area. Paintball/laser tag.
26 November, 2024
Anonymous says:
Pickleball outdoor and indoor. Amphitheatre for music and festivals. Walking path with fitness stations. Restrooms. Food truck pod area.
24 November, 2024
Anonymous says:
Rec center with a gym & aerobic fitness & weights & running/walking track with good air filtration
23 November, 2024
Anonymous says:
Splash Park would be great for the hot days! Covered benches to read a book outside with shade.
22 November, 2024
Anonymous says:
More paths and sidewalks. Very hard be a pedestrian. Hiker only paths. Indoor community meeting space. Ways to access the river.
21 November, 2024
Anonymous says:
Splash park, ice rink,
21 November, 2024
Anonymous says:
Developed fields
21 November, 2024
Anonymous says:
Ice rink
Preliminary Park Concepts
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30-Acre Park - Concept 1A.2
Amenities Included
- Pickleball/Tennis Courts
- Rec Center
- Recreational Pond
- Grand Pavilion (multipurpose - music stage and pavilion)
- Playground
- Boat Rentals
- Turf Fields (3)
- Food Truck/Event Space
30-Acre Park - Concept 1B.2
Amenities Included
- Covered Hockey Rink
- Rec Center
- Recreational Pond
- Grand Pavilion (multipurpose - music stage and pavilion)
- Playground
- Boat Rentals
- Turf Fields (3)
Poncha Meadows
Amenities Included
- Rock Climbing Playground
- Pavilion & Restrooms
- Dog Park
