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Civic Area concept plan would add creek access, nature play and festival space; staff seeks partners for East End redevelopment
Summary
Parks staff presented a four‑zone concept for the Civic Area that stretches from Ninth to Fourteenth and aims to balance nature immersion, recreation and festival uses. Staff asked the community to help fund portions of the design and outlined a phased schedule that could begin construction after schematic design and fundraising.
Parks and Recreation staff presented a concept plan for the Civic Area — the largest contiguous public land in downtown Boulder — proposing four connected zones that range from a nature immersion West End to a festival and performance East End.
Allie Rhodes, director of Parks and Recreation, said the plan responds to two years of study and public engagement and aims to “bring a lot of vibrant activity to the civic area” while reducing long‑term maintenance burdens. The concept divides the park into four zones: a West End nature discovery area with boardwalks and a nature play test area; a Boulder Beach recreational hub with café and creek access; an East End festival street and beer‑garden/porch area to host farmers markets and performances; and an arboretum path and…
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