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  • Upcoming Approval: Building the future of Aurora together

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    After earning a “stamp of approval” from the community in October 2023, the ‘Our Parks, Our Places’ master plan now advances to formal approval and adoption from various Boards, Commissions and City Council. The plan crafts organizational themes and guiding principles, strategically pinpointing opportunities for growth in operational efficiencies, and elevating the management of infrastructure, assets and programming initiatives. The result is a roadmap for the sustainable and comprehensive management of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.

    Upcoming Meeting Schedule:

    Project Vision and Themes:

    Equitable Access: Ensure equitable access and connectivity throughout the PROS system for all communities. Collaborate with organizations and public agencies to help inclusively represent the communities that make up Aurora.

    Community Connections: Promote inclusive and diverse programming, recreation and amenities. Enhance communication to foster healthy living, community building and opportunities for all. Provide facilities and programs for all ages to promote life-long learning, health and discovery to help the community expand their knowledge of the PROS system and resources.

    Healthy and Safety: Promote safety in PROS parks, recreation centers, open spaces and golf courses. Provide a diverse, welcoming and safe experience for the community.

    Operational Efficiencies: Invest in sustainable growth to continually improve the quality of the existing assets while creating new, welcoming destinations for all. Lead with efficient practices in operations and maintenance when planning the present and future of PROS.

    Sustainable Growth: Preserve and enrich Aurora’s natural habitats and ecosystems through the design of sustainable landscapes and educational programs. Be transparent, accountable and committed to responsible management.

    Questions? Leave a questions below and a staff member will be in touch shortly, or email PROSMasterPlan@AuroraGov.org.

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  • Master plan now available for review

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    Over the past year, Parks, Recreation and Open Space has been on a master planning journey through Our Parks, Our Places. Community involvement and feedback from residents has been a cornerstone of the process, and we are pleased to now share the master plan with Aurora residents.

    The master plan can be viewed in full here.

    An executive summary of the master plan can be viewed here in English and here in Spanish.

    Since spring 2022, staff from the city of Aurora and consulting partner Sasaki have been learning more about how residents currently use our amenities, what their priorities are and what they’d like to see in years to come. Staff have taken everything they’ve learned and drafted a master plan to guide our department into the future.

    The master plan is guided by six principles that will provide an organizational framework to all aspects of the plan, from community engagement to strategies and recommendations. These guiding principles are:

    • Welcoming, Safe Spaces
    • Connectivity
    • Investment in the Future
    • Lifelong Learning
    • Environmental Stewardship
    • Inclusivity

    To learn more about these principles, department priorities and more, review the master plan document in full here. Residents are invited to share their feedback on the master plan through Friday, Oct. 20 through an online survey here.