COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is inviting community members to review and share feedback on the draft plan for the future of Old Stratton Park.
The draft plan outlines a short-term vision for reopening, improving and managing Old Stratton Park. The city is seeking feedback from now until August 23. To review the plan and submit feedback, visit the City of Colorado Springs website.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services staff will review community feedback and use it to refine the draft before preparing a final plan.
Community members are also invited to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at 5 p.m. to learn more about the draft plan, ask questions and share comments.
The meeting will be held at the Old Stratton Park community room, which is located on West Cheyenne Road.
"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."
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