Council accepts South Rifle Open Space Master Plan; plan calls for trails, disc golf and phased buildout

Aug 5, 2026

Council accepted the South Rifle Open Space Master Plan as required by a DOLA grant. The 112‑acre plan proposes about 4.2 miles of trails, an 18‑hole disc‑golf course, parking and phased amenities with preliminary buildout cost estimates of roughly $1.8–$2.3 million for initial scope.

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Austin, speaking for the parks department, asked the council to accept the South Rifle Open Space Master Plan — a requirement of a DOLA grant agreement — and clarified that acceptance does not obligate the city to construction spending.

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