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?

4 February, 2025

Anonymous says:

i dont currently use any of the spaces, but my wife grew up in Elizabeth and has used them all.

26 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

I walk them. And coach local teams.

21 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Hiking, biking and archery

20 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

I don't use the any of Elizabeth's parks or open spaces, but I would absolutely drive to Elizabeth if they open an outdoor archery range

20 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Do not use them, hiking and horse back riding along with archery and rifle shooting.

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Archery range

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Hiking, biking, archery

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

We would love to see an archery range in Elizabeth. We raised all three of our archer kids in the Elizabeth school system.

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

My name is Cliff Manning and I just learned that the town of Elisabeth is considering putting in an archery range. Thank you. Thank you.

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

what a great way to get kids away from computers and out side

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Archery, walking, equestrian trail riding.

17 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

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

📈What would make your experience better?

4 February, 2025

Anonymous says:

If there was an archery range i would use it.

26 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

More events. More leagues. Leagues for all ages might really foster a sense of community. Adult softball, kickball, etc.

21 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Would love to see an archery range available to the public

20 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Outdoor archery range

20 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Would like to see a public archery and shooting range

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Archery range,

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

I would like to see the addition of an archery range in Elizabeth.

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Archery range would be amazing. Our whole family loves to shoot and there aren’t many options in our area.

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

An archery range, trails without frisbee golf discs flying past you.

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.

💡Parks to Emulate

4 February, 2025

Anonymous says:

Highlands HRCA archery course

21 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

archery range in douglas county

20 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Columbine archery range

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Staunton State Park

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Deckers archery range is an awesome example

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Backcountry Wilderness trails and archery range in Highland Ranch.

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.

➕Additional Insight

21 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Please consider an archery range.

21 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

static range and 3d walking range

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Mile markers, exercise stations archery range

18 January, 2025

Anonymous says:

Archery and equestrian centered activity areas

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.