2018 Improvement Projects
These improvement projects were outlined as part of the 2017 mill levy election. To read about what is proposed to be accomplished with the mill levy proceeds, click here.
These improvement projects were outlined as part of the 2017 mill levy election. To read about what is proposed to be accomplished with the mill levy proceeds, click here.
Improvements description: replaced irrigation, reconfigured and replaced playground, shelter improvements, planted new trees
Community Outreach:
Project Completed: July 2019
History: Foothills acquired the park in 1984, original park development took place in the mid 1980’s
Improvements description: playground replacement, additional improvements slated for 2019
Community Outreach:
Project completed: August 2018
History: Foothills acquired the park in 1984
Improvements description: replaced irrigation, tree plantings with 100 student volunteers from Deer Creek Middle School, replaced playground with airplane and runway to tie into site history, updated park entrance, trail/sidewalk improvements, new shelter next to the playground, new benches and tables, native grass seeding
Community Outreach:
Project completed: November 2019
History: Foothills acquired the park in the mid 1980’s, original park development was constructed by Wood Brothers Homes. This park was the site of the Columbine Airport from the late 1950’s – 1972, historical article and image included in photos.
Improvements description: replaced irrigation, new tree plantings, new concrete walks within the park, new half basketball court, updated amenities, and a new play pit with spinner, swing and accent boulders
Community Outreach:
Project completed: Fall 2019
History: Foothills acquired the park in 1977
Improvements description: replaced irrigation, new tree plantings, new entrance area, new shelter next to the playground, added new climbing playground element, new concrete loop walk, new benches and tables, new culvert crossing that replaced the bridge, native grass seeding
Community Outreach:
Project completed: November 2019
History: Foothills acquired the park in 1983 and completed park development south of the creek in 1986
Improvements description: trail improvements, new playground installed for ages 2-5, planted new trees, shelter and landscape improvements
Community Outreach:
Project completed: September 2019
History: Foothills acquired the park in 1985
Improvements description: indoor turf replacement
Details: current synthetic turf is original to the facility and has extended past its life expectancy of 10 years, replacing turf will keep the District competitive with similar offerings around the metro area and improve player conditions
Project completed: August 2018
History: Foothills opened this facility 2005
Improvements description: install air conditioning and wood floors in basketball gymnasium, repave north parking lot
Details: the basketball gymnasium was not designed to include air conditioning and the current tartan sports flooring is outdated and not desirable to patrons and potential renters
Project completed:
History: Foothills opened this facility in 1982 with some portions of the building remodeled in 2004