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Public commenter urges flowrider surf simulator; staff say equipment was cut from bond but future grants possible
Summary
A resident who identified himself as Miles urged the city to consider adding a Flowrider-style surf simulator; staff said the item was removed from the current bond but could be pursued later through grants or other funding, and staff discussed approximate costs for equipment and enclosure.
A public commenter who identified himself as Miles urged the Parks & Recreation Commission to investigate whether a new indoor surf simulator (Flowrider-style) would be financially feasible for Englewood and suggested the commission contact a Colorado Springs operator.
Miles told commissioners he has followed the bond process and argued the surf simulator could attract riders and families and eventually pay off over time. "Maybe I should come out to city council," Miles said in his comment.
Staff response and cost discussion Commissioners and staff told Miles the surf simulator was removed from the current bond package. Christina Underhill, director, and other staff said they would watch Colorado Springs’ experience to see whether a similar installation generates revenue and to identify potential funding sources such as GoCo grants.
In response to a question about cost, a staff member described two cost components: the cost of the ride unit itself and the cost to build an enclosure. On the record staff said the ride unit alone was listed at approximately $7,150 and that constructing a building to house the simulator could add roughly $1.5 million. Staff emphasized that the city did not include the simulator in the current bond but that it remained an option for future grant or capital requests.
What’s next: staff said the city will monitor developments in Colorado Springs and may consider grant applications or other funding options in the future, but that the surf simulator is not part of the current bond.
