Input from Events

🗣️Stakeholder Interviews

  • Main Street Board

    • Desire clarity regarding public/private trail access
    • Wayfinding: Better signage and information in hotspots of usage
    • Recreation opportunities for gathering, socializing, community, and more!
    • Connected routes for safe active transportation like biking and walking
  • EPR Board

    • Programming for elderly and seniors
    • Formal partnerships with alternative recreation providers
    • Better trail markings and identifiers
  • Student Council

    • Students are excited to brainstorm and participate in the feedback process.
    • Updates to the Plan will be advertised to EHS students via Instagram
  • Wranglers

    • Available sports program spaces are maxed out
    • Need for more indoor space to practice in inclement weather
    • Elizabeth youth sports groups rely heavily on Parker and Castle Rock to fill gaps but have last priority there
    • Entire community needs Field House/Rec Center
  • High School Teachers

    • Desires to integrate park and rec benefits into the classroom
    • Extra credit considerations for participating in the plan
  • Elizabeth Public Works District

    (pending)

👻Boo Bash

  • Here's how Boo Bash Attendees use parks:

    Playgrounds 8
    Hiking 7
    Read books 4
    Splash Pad 3
    Dog walking 3
    Slides 2
    Walking the town trail 2
    Ladders 1
    Swings 1
    Frisbee golf 1
    Skate park 1
    Walking Casey jones trail 1
    Path under highway 1
    Legacy park 1
    Pickleball courts 1
    Flying drones 1
    T-ball 1
    Soccer 1
  • Boo Bash attendees desire more:

    Trail Connections

    extending trails/paths6
    connections6
    walking trails5
    walmart to school2
    gold creek to town2
    sidewalks1
    crossings over creek/highway1
    accessible trails1
    connection to parker1
    ponderosa park and independence1


    Unique Spaces

    shade 2
    trail map 1
    interactive art 1
    carnival space 1
    artist space 1
    parks next to library 1
    teen hangout spot 1
  • Amenities Wanted:

    MORE PARK TYPES

    pool26
    rec center15
    playground4
    bike park4
    tall slides3
    pickleball2
    volleyball2
    climbing2
    dog park2
    racquetball1
    indoor bball1
    batting cages1
    hockey rink1
    monkey bars1
    splash pad for toddlers1
    skate park1
    tennis 1
    trampoline1


    NATURE FEATURES

    fishing pond 2
    open space 1
    river access 1
    more ag 1
    community garden 1


    OTHERS:

    parks with ballfields AND trails 1
    spaces 1
    equipment rental 1
  • Example Park Systems to Learn From:

    “The big one in Parker” 2
    O’Brian Park 2
    Ponderosa Park 1
    Highline Canal 1
    Trails in Castle Rock 1
    Cherry Creek Trail 1
    Climbing Park 1
    Centennial Park 1
    Castlewood Canyon 1
    Parker Main Street 1
    Castle Rock MAC Center 1
    New South Suburban Rec Center in Centennial 1
    Kiowa playground and fitness 1

⚙️Community Workshop

  • Outdoor Facility Desires

    Basketball courts 7
    Pickleball 6
    Ice rink 6
    Community gardens 5
    Fitness zones/exercise stations 4
    Playgrounds 3
    Inclusive Playgrounds 3
    Rectangular fields 2
    Tennis Courts 2
    Disc golf 2
    Dog park 1
    Sand Volleyball 1

    9-Hole Golf 1
    Diamond fields 0
    18-Hole Golf 0
    Driving range stations 0
    Racquetball/handball/squash courts 0
  • Indoor Facility Desires

    Aquatics centers 10
    Recreation centers (& gyms) 7
    Senior centers 7
    Community centers 5
    Teen centers 4
    Nature centers 3
    Performance amphitheater 2
    Outdoor restrooms 2
    Stadiums 1
    Arena 1
    Public restrooms within facility 0
    Indoor Ice rink 0
  • Amenities Wanted

    areas for hunting 1
    trail connections 1
    pool 1
    availability of knowledge 1
    covered space at Running Creek Park 1
  • Example Park Systems to Learn From:

    MAC in Castle Rock 2
    Norco, CA - Equestrian Bridle Path 1
    Parker Rec Center (climbing over pool) 1
    Castle Rock Senior Center 1
    Gallup Park in Littleton 1
    Douglas Ct Trails 1
    Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore, CA 1
  • Desired Programming

    Aquatics 11
    Team sports 7
    Natural and cultural history activities 6
    Performing arts 2
    Themed special events 1
    Social recreation events 1
    Fitness classes 1
    Individual sports 1
    Safety training 1
    Cultural crafts 1
    Trips and tours 1
    Martial arts 1
    Running/cycling races 1
    Health & wellness classes 0
    Racquet sports 0
    Visual arts 0
    Golf 0
    eSports/eGaming 0
  • Targeted Programs for Socially Vulnerable People

    Summer camp 5
    Preschool 5
    Specific senior programs 4
    Specific teen programs 4
    After school programs 4
    STEM programs 2
    Programs for those with disabilities 1
    Full daycare 1
    Before school programs 0

Input from the Map Survey

😄How do you use parks?

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

My kids utilize the parks frequently. Our family walk the trails that are available.

8 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Archery, trail running

4 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Playing in parks with my young children. Easy walking trails.

16 December, 2024

Anonymous says:

We walk trails, play pickle ball, and our kids play at playground and the splash park, and they participate in Soccer at the fields at Evans

2 December, 2024

Anonymous says:

Very involved. Love summer Friday nights in the park, EPR sports, Evans, walking trails, basketball & tennis at Brandt

22 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

Regularly take kids to Evans and Casey Jones Parks. hiking and jogging thru woods in Casey Jones

22 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

I use the Evans trail connecting to RCE. I most enjoy the trail connectivity. Def need a trail connecting Wall-Mart to town.

19 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

Horseback Riding; Walking

15 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

I bring my toddlers and children to the parks to play outside with other kids.

15 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

Biking, walking

13 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

I love the wild spaces. Walking the trail at Casey Jones, back and beyond the Frisbee golf spaces. Less cement, less tree cutting,,

7 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

Riding bikes and walking

📈What would make your experience better?

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Public archery range

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

A public archery range would be amazing for the community.

8 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

We are lacking a quality archery range in Elbert county. I think providing an archery range would be of huge interest to locals.

8 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

I would LOVE to see an archery range. I think it would be a great way to get my family out doing an activity we all love.

8 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

I would love to see an archery range. I feel the majority of residents in Elizabeth are outdoor people who use this range

4 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Swimming pool for leisure/play as well as recreation

16 December, 2024

Anonymous says:

I think Bandt Park could use some TLC. The pavilions could use new roofs, and the playground equipment could be updated.

2 December, 2024

Anonymous says:

Indoor and outdoor pool! Indoor field for soccer or other indoor sports Indoor basketball courts Gym equipment

2 December, 2024

Anonymous says:

We need more/longer walking trails and a rec center please! More sports through EPR

22 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

dedicated foot and/or biking path connecting Casey Jones and Evans Park

22 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

I play tennis but don't think there is enough need here for courts. LOVE the new pickle courts! I go to Parker to swim.

15 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

paved walking trail for baby stroller walks, designated paved bike lane along CR 13

💡Parks to Emulate

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Im in favor of the archery range that is being proposed by the Colorado bow hunters association

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Columbine archery range

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

With all the over developing Elizabeth should mandate the builders to set aside land for open space and parks.

8 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Highlands ranch backcountry archery range. Also, Philip S Miller Park in castle rock provides ample trails and incline steps

8 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Highlands ranch archery range would be an example to follow. They have had a successful operating range for years

16 December, 2024

Anonymous says:

It would be fun to have a climbing wall for kids.

2 December, 2024

Anonymous says:

Castle Rock has trails throughout the whole community that connect, especially in the meadows and from the meadows downtown

22 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

I love wooded trail in Casey Jones and would love more like that. Shade of trees makes for more pleasant jogging.

22 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

I love the Bayou Gulch Regional Park and the park around the Incline trail in Castle Rock.

15 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

Cobblestone Ranch Park in Castle Rock. Needs more shade, though.

15 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

Love the aquatic center in Salida, Eaton. Look to smaller towns with community centers.

7 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

Castle Rock has a beautiful scenic trail

➕Additional Insight

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

I would support an archery range.

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Archery range

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Did I mention, a archery range would be awesome?

4 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

A centralized rec center with a leisure and recreational pool would be ideal for youth.

2 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

regulation swimming pool as an extraordinary beneficial exercise

2 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

An archery range - 100 yards, 1 acre. A 3-D range would be nice to have but I recognize 5 acres may be too much.

2 December, 2024

Anonymous says:

Rec center please! We need a pool and more gym space for volleyball, basketball, wrestling, dance and cheer. Fitness classes too

22 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

I LOVED the rec center ballot but actually voted no because it was poorly worded. Please figure out how to colocate a senior and rec center.

19 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

I appreciate the trail system behind the rodeo arena for horseback riding and walking, and appreciate how well it is maintained. Great job!

15 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

Parks that attract young families build a stronger sense of community and desire to be connected to other families in Elizabeth.

15 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

We do not need to have as big as DougCo, look to smaller communities.

7 November, 2024

Anonymous says:

Would like the trail to also be safe to take kids and not be fearful of them getting hit by a bicyclist who is going too fast on the trail