The 2023 Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Plan establishes an ambitious, but feasible workplan for the future of the City of Woodland Park’s parks, recreation, trails, and open space system for the next 10+ years. Project tasks included: assessing facility quality and community needs, benchmarking level of service with peer communities, developing specific and achievable project recommendations, and preparing an implementation action plan that identifies the roles of the City as well as partner agencies who are involved in providing recreational activities in the region. Robust community engagement resulted in 1,420 engagement touchpoints with residents and visitors. Notably, formation of a technical advisory committee to develop recommendations, strengthen partnerships, and leverage funding opportunities with colleagues at the U.S. Forest Service, school district, Colorado Department of Transportation, and nonprofit agencies.

Logan Simpson’s planning work set the stage for the Meadow Wood Sports Complex Master Plan (completion in 2024) and generated community momentum around open space and trails, leading to coordination with local landowners and regional partners to identify opportunities for strategic conservation of new open space in support of achieving the City’s vision for outdoor recreation and trails.