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<br />DAVIDSON MESA TRAIL RESURFACING PROJECT
<br />The trails on Davidson Mesa Open Space are getting
<br />resurfaced! Davidson Mesa Open Space is the
<br />largest Open Space property in Louisville and consists
<br />of 264.14 acres of land and 3.6 of crusher fine trails.
<br />The City has been managing this land as Open Space
<br />since the 1980s, and the last trail resurfacing work took
<br />place over a decade ago. Since then, significant wear
<br />has occurred due to heavy use and weathering. These
<br />trails are some of the most heavily used in Louisville,
<br />and every day hundreds of people use this area to run,
<br />walk their dogs, ride their bikes, cross country ski, bird
<br />watch, and more.
<br />The project will repair, resurface, and replace 3.6 miles
<br />of existing crusher fine trail on Davidson Mesa Open
<br />Space. Trails are being renovated to meet their existing
<br />footprint and will include both 10.5'and 8' trails that
<br />will accommodate the City's multi -modal use policy
<br />and emergency vehicle access. Additionally, the .3 mile
<br />section of trail along the north side of the property,
<br />overlooking Boulder, which was initially 4' wide, will be
<br />officially widened to 8'.
<br />The project is estimated to take place over the
<br />winter, with completion in the spring of 2022. During
<br />construction, sections of the trails will be closed. For
<br />project updates and trail closures please visit
<br />LouisvilleCO.gov.
<br />ARE YOU AN AWESOME HOOMAN?
<br />The awesome dogs of Louisville have been speak-
<br />ing up about how dog owners can be "Awesome
<br />Hoomans:' Over the past few months, a few dogs
<br />have contributed to the campaign by posting their
<br />own signs around Louisville. If you see the signs and
<br />don't understand "woof;' you can click on a QR code
<br />to watch a short video that translates the dog's mes-
<br />sage. Ranger Naturalists have been on the lookout for
<br />awesome dogs and their owners to reward them with
<br />custom dog bandanas, stickers, and other goodies.
<br />Want your own goodies? You can earn them by
<br />following these four simple rules:
<br />• Always keep your dog on a leash that is 10ft or less.
<br />• Pick up after your pet and dispose of the waste in a
<br />trash receptacle. Do not leave bags of waste on the
<br />trail.
<br />• Walk your pet during cooler parts of the day. Hot
<br />pavement can burn your dog's paws.
<br />• Never leave a dog unattended in a vehicle.
<br />For more information visit
<br />LouisvilleCO.gov/AwesomeDog
<br />NEW PLAYGROUND AT COTTONWOOD PARK
<br />The City of Louisville is in the process of replacing the
<br />playground equipment at Cottonwood Park.
<br />The design selected during the public input process
<br />was"Traditional Nature Play" by the manufacturer
<br />PlayWorld.The new playground will include two play
<br />areas, one for ages 2-5 and another for ages 5-12, as
<br />well as multiple slides (including a tall one!), several
<br />swings, and many other fun pieces of equipment. The
<br />construction phase is scheduled to begin in the winter
<br />of 2021 with completion in the spring of 2022.
<br />The City maintains 14 playgrounds, many of which
<br />were built 20-25 years ago. In 2017, the City began the
<br />process of renovating playgrounds to bring equip-
<br />ment up to date and meet current ADA standards. The
<br />first playground to be replaced was at Heritage Park
<br />in 2018, followed by Keith Helart and Elephant Park
<br />in 2020. Cottonwood Park is the fourth play structure
<br />to be replaced. Over the next several years, with City
<br />Council approval and budget availability, the City
<br />plans to continue replacing play structures around
<br />Louisville.
<br />BE SAFE AND STAY OFF THE ICE
<br />There are numerous creeks and seven ponds on Coal
<br />Creek, many of them 20 feet deep. It might be
<br />tempting to walk or play on the frozen water but the
<br />ice can easily break. You should NEVER to venture onto
<br />frozen water. Louisville Police will be called and if the
<br />violators are caught and, if under 18, their parents will
<br />receive a summons. Additionally, for your safety we do
<br />not allow non -golfers on the course at any time. This
<br />includes cross-country skiing, show shoeing, walking,
<br />running, cycling, dogs off leash and/or playing on the
<br />fairways. Please choose one of the multitude of open
<br />space trails within the City for these activities.
<br />GET THE BEST PRICES ON GOLF FOR 2022!
<br />Coal Creek Golf Course is an award -winning public golf
<br />course that offers an exceptional golf experience for
<br />players of all abilities. Coal Creek provides the option
<br />of a 5, 9, or 18-hole golf round, a complete practice fa-
<br />cility, golf lessons, golf leagues, PGA Jr. youth summer
<br />camps, a full -service restaurant, and more. In addition,
<br />coal Creek offers annual season passes, which start at
<br />$99 and provide extra savings to players, including
<br />discounts on green fees, cart fees, and merchandise,
<br />plus loyalty points to earn free golf and invitations to
<br />special events. Louisville residents receive discounts
<br />on both daily green fees and annual passes. Visit
<br />www.coalcreekgolf.com or call 303-666-7888 for more
<br />information.
<br />Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/GetNotified to sign up for email
<br />newsletters from the Recreation & Senior Center and
<br />Coal Creek Golf Course.
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