Implementation Strategy

Implementation Matrix

		Development	Design	Construction	Completion
Project Name	Description	Project Status
Phase 1
Neighborhood Parks Imperial Park Improvements	Add barriers between parks and adjacent roads to prevent children from running into the road. Replace existing play structure with natural play elements. Provide play opportunities for different age groups. Provide more shade and a gathering area for birthday parties and celebrations.
Trails & Connectivity Improve crossings at Village Circle West	Align pedestrian crossings on both side of the street, and make clear where pedestrians can cross. Improve overall bike lane and crossings with enhanced signage, striping and painting, and safety improvements.
Trails & Connectivity Additional of paved sidewalks on paths created by residents	Provide additional paved paths in areas where residents have created informal connections to destinations based on frequency of use.
Trails & Connectivity Connection to Mule Deer Park from Brown Bear Way	Sidewalk connection to Mule Deer Park from Brown Bear Way to Mule Deer Place.
Open Space Seating and shade structures along Little Willow Creek	Provide improved seating and shade along Little Willow Creek so residents have more options to sit, take breaks and enjoy the natural open space scenery.
Open Space Sidewalk improvement between upper and lower ponds	Improvements to the walking path between the two ponds.
Open Space Modification of pond embankment	Dredging and reshaping the edge of the pond to support natural ecology and create a less engineered character.
Open Space Access to Tadpole Pond and Preble’s Pond	Constructing new trails and paths to access points along the water.
Programming New Community Events in the Community Park	New community events in the community park can provide seasonal and periodic programs that support the community’s desire for more activities for families, youth, and all residents. In addition to the recent Fall Festival, potential programming includes: Summer concerts or outdoor movie series, various festivals based on community input and desires (kite, cultural, arts and crafts, etc.), and potential local farmer’s market similar to others throughout the region.
Programming Softball Field Improvements	Revegetate lawn and regrade outfield to address drainage and ponding issues. Long term improvements should also include improving ADA access to the field and bleachers, and provide consistent site furnishings.
Phase 2
Trails & Connectivity Connection to Chatfield State Park	Improvements to bike and pedestrian connections to Chatfield State Park, Waterton Canyon and areas north by working with Douglas County, the High Line Canal Conservancy and other partners to create paved multi use path connections to the canal and beyond.
Trails & Connectivity Improve crossing to High Line Canal Trail	Improve pedestrian crossing by alerting approaching vehicles with clear trail crossing signage, and potential traffic calming elements to slow down traffic.
Trails & Connectivity Bike lane connection to Roxborough State Park	Extend bike lane on Rampart Range Rd to connect towards Roxborough State Park. The connection is not the sole responsibility of RVMD and will require coordination and partnering with Douglas County.
Trails & Connectivity Continuous soft paving edge along main walking path	Provide a continuous soft path and edge along the primary trail throughout the open space so users have the option to walk on a hard or soft surface.
Open Space Educational signage along Little Willow Creek	Provide educational opportunities for all ages to learn about native landscape and vegetation.
Open Space Educational signage near hogback	Provide educational signage to highlight the Hogback’s geologic and ecological importance.
Neighborhood Parks Mule Deer Park Improvements	Replace signage and park bench and add a new trash receptacle to the park. Add shading element and consider replacing play structure with a themed play element featuring animals and nature play. Look into adding a concrete path around play structure area to provide ADA accessibility. Improve turf by removing noxious weeds in the lawn area, and consider adding native low-water use plants to the sloped lawn area.
Neighborhood Parks Marmot Ridge Park	Long term improvement to add continuous concrete path around playground area for ADA access. Consider adding native plants and pollinators on sloped lawn area with educational signage for children to learn about native plants and pollinators.
Programming Active Events and Programs within the Trails and Open Space	The trail and open space network provides an opportunity for community events that promote health, wellness and active lifestyles. Consider events utilizing the open space and highlighting Roxborough’s beautiful natural setting. Potential programming includes: Organized runs, walks and other events supporting various community organizations, such as 5k or 10k walk/runs or potential cross country running events. Other examples include annual youth fishing derby, day with representatives from local outdoor organizations, or outdoor yoga.
Recreation Volleyball Court Improvements	The existing volleyball court in the Community Park is in poor condition and rarely used. The recommendation is to remove the volleyball court and integrate the space with any updates to the park.
Recreation Basketball Court Improvements	For the near-term, maintain basketball court annually to keep it in good working condition. Based on potential locations for a possible community center and/or pool, the basketball court may need to be removed or relocated.
Phase 3
Trails & Connectivity New trails at Hogback Ridge	Provide access and trails east of Hogback ridge.
Open Space Little Willow Creek drainage and erosion improvements	Provide drainage and erosion control enhancements along Little Willow Creek between the Community Park and the Upper Pond.
Trails & Connectivity Landscape enhancement along Rampart Range Road	Enhance open space through selective landscape improvements that promote native and low-water plant species, create planting layers and clusters, and improve the visual experience for drivers and pedestrians.
Neighborhood Parks Chatfield Farms Park Improvements	Develop and overall character for the park that reinforces its location near the active multi-use field, such as play elements with sports theme. Replace picnic tables and select consistent site furnishings that reinforce an overall theme. Finish repairs to existing wall by installing a wall cap and facade to provide seating opportunities.
Neighborhood Parks Airplane Park Improvements	Providing a new themed play structure or elements for different age groups, including infant, toddler and youth age ranges. Adding shade and additional seating for relaxing and gathering. Adding playful graphics or art to support the aeronautical theme. Landscape enhancements that add native low-water use plants to create more of a garden feeling.
Neighborhood Parks New Park in Little Willow Creek Open Space	Add a park in area south of upper pond in Little Willow Creek Open Space area.
Programming Additional Programs and Activities with Other Partners (TBD)	Alternative programs and activities through creative partnerships with other organizations and facilities. Potential programs and activities include: Day camps, youth and teen recreation clubs, Senior recreational clubs, organized activities, arts and crafts for kids and aerobic fitness for youth and adults. Such as strength and flexibility training classes or seminars.
Recreation Skate Park Improvements	The skate park is a very successful recreational amenity for the community and the region. The skate park should be maintained and evaluated for annual improvements, so it can continue to remain a highly active destination for skateboarders. Some near-term improvements include: Maintaining coping and concrete pavement annually. Annual removal of graffiti and/or working with local artists to integrate creative murals or artwork into the park.
Community Center and/or Pool Community Center and/or Pool	Possible new community center and pool facility with all required site improvements, including utilities, etc.