Crown Hill Park

Natural Retreat

Trail Restoration
Natural Surface Trail Before

Concrete Trail Before

Crusher Fines Trail After

Concrete Trail With New Bench After

Parking Upgrades

Restroom Replacement

Existing Restroom Before

Proposed Restroom After

Information Kiosk Replacement

Existing Kiosk Before

Proposed Kiosk Perspective After

Proposed Kiosk After

Fitness Equipment Removal

Circa 1986

Existing Fitness Stations Today

User Safety Hazard

Public Involvement Process

May September in 2003 and 2007 - Visitor Surveys Habitat Damage and Trail Construction (2008) and five-year Trail Restoration Project (2009-13) information July 2011 and July 2012 - Open Space Advisory Committee Budget Discussions January 25, 2012 - Planning Commission Hearing May 1, 2012 - Open House at the Park May 22, 2012 - Public Input (3 week period) ends February-March 2013 Electronic visitor survey open for 30 days April 2013 Public Meeting to Review Survey Results

Crown Hill Park Commons

Commons Site Plan

Pergola/ Seasonal Shade Area

Perspective Sketch

Crown Hill Park Fresh Air Fitness

Sample Fitness Equipment

Existing Station Before

Proposed QRFit After

Nature Places at Crown Hill Park

Dig It Area Before

Details: 50 x 50 (approximate area) Log planks, tunnel, dirt mound, sand pit Nature Connection/Educational Message: Organisms that live underground Agricultural Geocaching Discovery Socialization

Dig It Perspective Sketch After

Nature Places at Crown Hill Park

The Perch Area Before

Details: 35 diameter (approximate area) No higher than tree line Setback from trail Containment border/buffer Nature Connection/Educational Message: Birds perspective Wildlife viewing Nesting and fledging process

The Perch Perspective Sketch After

Nature Places at Crown Hill Park

Climb On Area Before

Details 100 x 75 (approximate area) Boulders ranging from 4 to 12 feet high Natural and Artificial hand & foot holds Nature Connection/Educational Message: Geology Alpine EnvironmentVegetation, Weather, Wildlife Self confidence Problem solving

Climb On Perspective Sketch After

Next Steps
January 2013 - crownhill@jeffco.us email distribution list created for park updates February 2013 Crown Hill Park Improvements Information February-March Complete Crown Hill Park Improvements Survey

April 2013 - Public Meeting to present survey results and final plan

Thank You!