Chapter 8 (Includes Trails and Open Space Plans - El Paso County
Chapter 8 (Includes Trails and Open Space Plans - El Paso County
Chapter 8 (Includes Trails and Open Space Plans - El Paso County
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ACTION ITEMS<br />
OPPORTUNITIES FOR<br />
PARTNERSHIP<br />
COST<br />
Preliminary or<br />
Actual, if<br />
underway<br />
(2013 dollars)<br />
FUNDING OPTIONS<br />
D. Collaborate with non‐profit <strong>and</strong> other organizations to promote equestrian activities <strong>and</strong> facilities in the region<br />
1. Consider the development of an equestrian<br />
skills park in Bear Creek Regional Park <strong>and</strong><br />
update of existing jump facility on east side<br />
of park<br />
Equestrian groups, private sector,<br />
tourism promoters<br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>and</strong> partner in‐kind<br />
E. Explore potential for additional disc golf courses<br />
1. Evaluate suitability <strong>and</strong> feasibility of use of<br />
existing regional parks<br />
City of Colorado Springs, City of<br />
Fountain, disc golf community<br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>and</strong> partner in‐kind<br />
TIMING<br />
Short‐term=1‐2 years<br />
Mid‐term=3‐5 years<br />
Long‐term=6 years <strong>and</strong><br />
beyond<br />
Underway<br />
Underway<br />
2. Develop site‐specific plan for suitable area(s) Disc golf community <strong>County</strong> <strong>and</strong> partner in‐kind Short‐Term<br />
3. Work with disc golf community to secure<br />
funding <strong>and</strong> implement (at least one course)<br />
F. Develop natural playgrounds<br />
1. Develop a conceptual plan to promote<br />
development of natural playgrounds<br />
Pikes Peak Flying Disc Club, disc<br />
golf community, City of Colorado<br />
Springs, tourism promoters<br />
$12,000 Regional park fees, donations Short‐Term<br />
Docent organization, schools <strong>County</strong> in‐kind Short‐Term<br />
2. Evaluate suitability <strong>and</strong> feasibility of <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> in‐kind<br />
properties for natural playground<br />
development<br />
3. Develop site‐specific plans for suitable<br />
<strong>County</strong> in‐kind<br />
area(s)<br />
4. Secure funding <strong>and</strong> implement plan Docent organization, schools $100,000 GOCO LOPR grant, docent<br />
organization, private donations<br />
Mid‐Term<br />
Mid‐Term<br />
Mid‐Term<br />
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