Neighbors invited to review draft plan for Old Stratton Park

The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is inviting neighbors and community members to review the draft plan for the future of Old Stratton Park and share their feedback through Aug. 23.

The draft plan outlines a short-term vision for reopening, improving and managing Old Stratton Park while preserving its historic character, natural resources and neighborhood setting. It also explores the possibility of creating a centralized community space to welcome visitors, if funding and partners become available. The City is seeking feedback on the draft, including whether there is community support for pursuing this concept.

Neighbors are also invited to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, to learn more about the draft plan, ask questions and share comments with the project team. The meeting will be held in the Old Stratton Park community room (formerly the P.E.O. Chapter House community room). Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the presentation begins at 5 p.m.

"We appreciate the time and thoughtful input neighbors have shared throughout this planning process," said Connie Schmeisser, Senior Planner with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. "This draft reflects what we've heard so far, and we encourage everyone interested in the future of Old Stratton Park to review the plan, attend the community meeting and let us know what they think."

Community members are encouraged to review the draft plan and submit all comments through the online survey by Aug. 23 at ColoradoSprings.gov/OldStrattonPark. Following the public review period, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff will review community feedback and use it to refine the draft before preparing a final plan.

In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA") and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the City of Colorado Springs will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities or those with Limited English Proficiency. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid, language services, or reasonable accommodation to participate should make the request as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the event by contacting [email protected] or call 719-385-6514 or Dial 711 or 800-659-3656 for Relay Colorado.