Central Recreation Center Park Site
The city of Aurora is making plans to design and construct a new park near the Central Recreation Center, located at 18150 E. Vassar Place. This 12-acre park will add to the recreation center project by providing outdoor recreation activities and spaces for residents. The park design will complement and enhance the existing recreation center. Aurora Water will partner with PROS during the public meetings regarding the irrigation pond and Hutchinson Channel.
As of March 6, 2025, three public meetings have been hosted, three surveys have been conducted, and the preferred Master Plan has been presented to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). The following is the presentation that was presented to PRAB on March 5, 2025:
Once the master plan is complete and approved, future construction phasing and timing for implementation will be dependent on budget and staffing.
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La ciudad de Aurora está haciendo planes para diseñar y construir un nuevo parque cerca del Centro Recreativo Central, ubicado en 18150 E. Vassar Place. Este parque de 12 acres se sumará al proyecto del centro recreativo al brindar actividades y espacios recreativos al aire libre para los residentes. El diseño del parque complementará y mejorará el centro recreativo existente. Aurora Water se asociará con PROS durante las reuniones públicas sobre el estanque de riego y el canal Hutchinson.
Al 6 de marzo de 2025, se realizaron tres reuniones públicas, se realizaron tres encuestas y se presentó el Plan Maestro preferido a la Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación (PRAB). La siguiente es la presentación que se presentó a PRAB el 5 de marzo de 2025:
Una vez que el plan maestro esté completo y aprobado, las futuras fases de construcción y el calendario de implementación dependerán del presupuesto y la dotación de personal.
Suscríbase para continuar recibiendo actualizaciones sobre el futuro sitio del parque.
The city of Aurora is making plans to design and construct a new park near the Central Recreation Center, located at 18150 E. Vassar Place. This 12-acre park will add to the recreation center project by providing outdoor recreation activities and spaces for residents. The park design will complement and enhance the existing recreation center. Aurora Water will partner with PROS during the public meetings regarding the irrigation pond and Hutchinson Channel.
As of March 6, 2025, three public meetings have been hosted, three surveys have been conducted, and the preferred Master Plan has been presented to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB). The following is the presentation that was presented to PRAB on March 5, 2025:
Once the master plan is complete and approved, future construction phasing and timing for implementation will be dependent on budget and staffing.
Please subscribe to continue receiving updates about the future park site.
La ciudad de Aurora está haciendo planes para diseñar y construir un nuevo parque cerca del Centro Recreativo Central, ubicado en 18150 E. Vassar Place. Este parque de 12 acres se sumará al proyecto del centro recreativo al brindar actividades y espacios recreativos al aire libre para los residentes. El diseño del parque complementará y mejorará el centro recreativo existente. Aurora Water se asociará con PROS durante las reuniones públicas sobre el estanque de riego y el canal Hutchinson.
Al 6 de marzo de 2025, se realizaron tres reuniones públicas, se realizaron tres encuestas y se presentó el Plan Maestro preferido a la Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación (PRAB). La siguiente es la presentación que se presentó a PRAB el 5 de marzo de 2025:
Una vez que el plan maestro esté completo y aprobado, las futuras fases de construcción y el calendario de implementación dependerán del presupuesto y la dotación de personal.
Suscríbase para continuar recibiendo actualizaciones sobre el futuro sitio del parque.
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Next Steps for Central Park Site
Share Next Steps for Central Park Site on Facebook Share Next Steps for Central Park Site on Twitter Share Next Steps for Central Park Site on Linkedin Email Next Steps for Central Park Site linkThe master plan for the future Central Park site now advances to formal approval and adoption from various Commissions, Committees and City Council. Residents are welcome to listen to the proceedings. Visit each page listed below for more information and instructions for meeting participation.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule:
- Wednesday, March 12, 5 p.m.: Planning and Zoning Commission(External link)
- Thursday, March 27, 8:30 a.m.: Parks, Foundations and Quality of Life Policy Committee(External link)
- Monday, April 7, 5:15 p.m.: City Council Study Session(External link)
- Monday, April 21, 5:15 p.m.: Final Council Approval(External link)
El plan maestro para el futuro Parque de Central ahora avanza hacia la aprobación y adopción formal por parte de varias Comisiones, Comités y el Concejo Municipal. Los residentes pueden escuchar las actuaciones. Visite cada página que se enumera a continuación para obtener más información e instrucciones para participar en las reuniones.
Calendario de próximas reuniones:
- Miércoles 12 de marzo, 5 p.m.: Planning and Zoning Commission (Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación)(External link)
- Jueves 27 de marzo, 8:30 a. m.: Parks, Foundations and Quality of Life Policy Committee (Comité de Políticas de Parques, Fundaciones y Calidad de Vida)(External link)
- Lunes 7 de abril, 5:15 p.m.: City Council Study Session (Sesión de estudio del Ayuntamiento)(External link)
- Lunes 21 de abril, 5:15 p.m.: Final Council Approval (Aprobación final del Ayuntamiento)
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Save the Date: Park Master Plan Public Hearing
Share Save the Date: Park Master Plan Public Hearing on Facebook Share Save the Date: Park Master Plan Public Hearing on Twitter Share Save the Date: Park Master Plan Public Hearing on Linkedin Email Save the Date: Park Master Plan Public Hearing linkARCHIVED: This newsfeed item has been archived.You are invited to attend a public hearing seeking approval of the Central Community Park Master Plan Amendment from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. For community park master plans and major amendments, both the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission provide advisory opinions with City Council as the final approving body.
A virtual public hearing will be held by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) on March 5, 2025 at 5 p.m. During the meeting there will be a public comment period. PRAB will make a formal recommendation to City Council regarding the master plan. Join us by clicking on the meeting link below or dial in by phone.
Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 270 464 422 618
Passcode: 37dk2ZP2
Dial in by phone
Dial: 720-388-8447
Phone conference ID: 212 382 504#
Está invitado a asistir a una audiencia pública para solicitar la aprobación de la Enmienda al Plan Maestro del Parque Comunitario Central por parte de la Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación (PRAB: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board). Para los planes maestros de parques comunitarios y las modificaciones importantes, tanto la Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación como la Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación brindan opiniones consultivas al Concejo Municipal como entidad de aprobación final.
La Junta Asesora de Parques y Recreación (PRAB) llevará a cabo una audiencia pública virtual el 5 de marzo de 2025 a las 5 p.m. Durante la reunión habrá un período de comentarios públicos. PRAB hará una recomendación formal al Concejo Municipal sobre el plan maestro. Únase a la junta virtual haciendo clic en el enlace a continuación o marque por teléfono.
Microsoft Teams
Haga clic aquí para unirse a la reunión
ID de reunión: 270 464 422 618
Contraseña: 37dk2ZP2
Para unirse por teléfono
Marque al: 720-388-8447
Phone conference ID: 212 382 504#
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Central Community Park Meeting No. 3 and Survey
Share Central Community Park Meeting No. 3 and Survey on Facebook Share Central Community Park Meeting No. 3 and Survey on Twitter Share Central Community Park Meeting No. 3 and Survey on Linkedin Email Central Community Park Meeting No. 3 and Survey linkARCHIVED: This newsfeed item has been archived.Following valuable public feedback, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space and Architerra team have created a final draft of the preliminary master plan.
Please view the concept and presentation at the links below.
Click here for the presentation in English
Click here for the preferred master plan design
Share your feedback on these concepts through Friday, December 6 via the online survey here.
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Tras los valiosos comentarios del público, el equipo de Parques, Recreación y Espacios Abiertos y Architerra han creado un borrador final del plan maestro preliminar.
Vea los conceptos y la presentación del 7 de noviembre en los enlaces a continuación.
Haga clic aquí para ver la presentación en inglés.
Haga clic aquí para ver el diseño del plan maestro preferido
Comparta sus comentarios sobre estos conceptos hasta el viernes, 6 de diciembre a través de la encuesta en línea aquí.
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Location Change for Nov. 7 Meeting
Share Location Change for Nov. 7 Meeting on Facebook Share Location Change for Nov. 7 Meeting on Twitter Share Location Change for Nov. 7 Meeting on Linkedin Email Location Change for Nov. 7 Meeting linkARCHIVED: This newsfeed item has been archived.The Central Community Park public meeting has been moved to Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 7. We hope to see you there as we present the preferred master plan design!
Can't make it in-person? Join us online via the link below.
Click here to join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 240 315 858 625
Passcode: rFbwEH
CAMBIO DE UBICACIÓN: La reunión pública de Central Community Park se trasladó al Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place, de 6 a 7:30 p.m. hoy, 7 de noviembre. ¡Esperamos verlo allí mientras presentamos el diseño del plan maestro preferido!
¿No puedes asistir en persona? ¡Únase a nosotros en línea! Visite EngageAurora.org/CentralPark para obtener el enlace a la reunión híbrida.Haga clic aquí para unirse a la reunión
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Master Plan Update to Be Presented at Public Meeting Nov. 7
Share Master Plan Update to Be Presented at Public Meeting Nov. 7 on Facebook Share Master Plan Update to Be Presented at Public Meeting Nov. 7 on Twitter Share Master Plan Update to Be Presented at Public Meeting Nov. 7 on Linkedin Email Master Plan Update to Be Presented at Public Meeting Nov. 7 linkARCHIVED: This newsfeed item has been archived.The city of Aurora is excited to present the updated master plan for a new park site near the Central Recreation Center. Review the master plan concept and share your input for the future park during a public meeting at Vassar Elementary, 18101 E. Vassar Place, on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (please enter through the school’s side gym door).
La ciudad de Aurora se complace en presentar conceptos para un nuevo parque que estará ubicado junto al Centro Recreativo Central. Revise el concepto del plan maestro y comparta sus opiniones para el futuro parque durante una reunión pública en la escuela Vassar Elementary, 18101 E. Vassar Place, el jueves 7 de noviembre de 6 p.m. a 7:30 p. m. (ingrese por la puerta lateral del gimnasio de la escuela).
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Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended
Share Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended on Facebook Share Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended on Twitter Share Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended on Linkedin Email Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended linkARCHIVED: This newsfeed item has been archived.The survey to provide feedback for the Central Recreation Center Park Site has been extended to Friday, June 21. The city of Aurora's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is excited to present two concepts for a new park site near Central Recreation Center at 18150 E. Vassar Place. The design concepts can be found below for your review.
Click here for the presentation in English
Click here for the presentation in Spanish
Share your feedback on these concepts through Friday, June 21 via the online survey here.
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La encuesta para proporcionar comentarios sobre el sitio del parque del Centro de Recreación Central se extendió hasta el viernes 21 de junio. El Departamento de Parques, Recreación y Espacios Abiertos de la ciudad de Aurora se complace en presentar dos conceptos para un nuevo sitio de parque cerca del Centro de Recreación Central en 18150 E. Plaza Vassar. Los conceptos de diseño se pueden encontrar a continuación para su revisión.
Haga clic aquí para ver la presentación en inglés
Haga clic aquí para ver la presentación en español
Comparta sus comentarios sobre estos conceptos hasta el viernes 21 de junio a través de la encuesta en línea aquí.
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Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended
Share Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended on Facebook Share Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended on Twitter Share Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended on Linkedin Email Central Recreation Center Park Site Survey Extended linkARCHIVED: This newsfeed item has been archived.The city of Aurora's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is excited to present concepts for a new park site near Central Recreation Center at 18150 E. Vassar Place. The design concepts can be found below. Share your opinion through a brief survey through Friday, June 7!
Click here for the presentation in English
Click here for the presentation in Spanish
Share your feedback on these concepts through Friday, June 7 via the online survey here.
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El Departamento de Parques, Recreación y Espacios Abiertos de la ciudad de Aurora se complace en presentar conceptos para un nuevo parque que estará ubicado junto al Centro Recreativo Central en 18150 E. Vassar Place. Los conceptos de diseño se pueden encontrar a continuación. ¡Comparte tu opinión a través de una breve encuesta hasta el viernes 7 de junio!
Haga clic aquí para ver la presentación en inglés
Haga clic aquí para ver la presentación en español
Comparta sus comentarios sobre estos conceptos hasta el viernes 7 de junio a través de la encuesta en línea aquí.
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Review Concepts and Provide Feedback through May 22
Share Review Concepts and Provide Feedback through May 22 on Facebook Share Review Concepts and Provide Feedback through May 22 on Twitter Share Review Concepts and Provide Feedback through May 22 on Linkedin Email Review Concepts and Provide Feedback through May 22 linkARCHIVED: This newsfeed item has been archived.Following public feedback, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space and Architerra team have created two potential concepts for the master plan of the new park site next to Central Recreation Center.
Please view the concepts and presentation from May 7 at the links below.
Click here for the presentation in English
Click here for the presentation in Spanish
Share your feedback on these concepts through Wednesday, May 22 via the online survey here.
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Tras los comentarios del público, el equipo de Parques, Recreación y Espacios Abiertos y Architerra han creado dos conceptos potenciales para el plan maestro del nuevo parque junto al Centro Recreativo Central. Vea los conceptos y la presentación del 7 de mayo en los enlaces a continuación.
Haga clic aquí para ver la presentación en inglés.
Haga clic aquí para ver la presentación en español.
Comparta sus comentarios sobre estos conceptos hasta el miércoles 22 de mayo a través de la encuesta en línea aquí.
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Master Plan Concepts to Be Presented at Open House May 7
Share Master Plan Concepts to Be Presented at Open House May 7 on Facebook Share Master Plan Concepts to Be Presented at Open House May 7 on Twitter Share Master Plan Concepts to Be Presented at Open House May 7 on Linkedin Email Master Plan Concepts to Be Presented at Open House May 7 linkARCHIVED: This newsfeed item has been archived.Join the city of Aurora’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, Aurora Water and The Architerra Group to review concepts and provide feedback for the master plan of the new park during an open house May 7.
The open house will be on Tuesday, May 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place. The open house will be a drop-in format where residents can review plans and talk with staff one-on-one to provide their feedback.
Unable to attend in-person? Designs will be posted for review on Engage Aurora on May 7 at 6 p.m. with an opportunity to provide feedback on the concepts through Wednesday, May 22. Stay tuned for the concepts and feedback opportunities.
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Únase al Departamento de Parques, Recreación y Espacios Abiertos de la ciudad de Aurora, Aurora Water y The Architerra Group para revisar conceptos y brindar comentarios para el plan maestro del nuevo parque durante una reunión de puertas abiertas el 7 de mayo.
La reunión de puertas abiertas será el martes 7 de mayo de 6 a 7:30 p.m. en el Centro Recreativo Central, 18150 E. Vassar Place. La reunión no requiere cita previa y los residentes podrán revisar los planes y hablar con el personal individualmente para brindar sus comentarios.
¿No puedes asistir en persona? Los diseños se publicarán para su revisión en Engage Aurora el 7 de mayo a las 6 p.m. con la oportunidad de brindar comentarios sobre los conceptos hasta el miércoles 22 de mayo. Estén atentos a los conceptos y las oportunidades de comentarios.
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Archived Documents
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11.7.24 - Central Preferred Illustrative Park Concepts (4.37 MB) (jpg)
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11.7.24 - Central Public Meeting No. 3 (23 MB) (pdf)
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5.7.24 Central Public Meeting No. 2 Presentation (English) (79.6 MB) (pdf)
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5.7.24 - Central Public Meeting No. 2 Presentation (Spanish) (60.9 MB) (pdf)
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4.21.22 - Central Rec Park Site Opportunities Constraints Plan 2 (5.26 MB) (pdf)
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4.21.22 - Central Rec Park Site Opportunities Constraints Plan 1 (16.5 MB) (pdf)
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4.21.22 - Survey Questionnaire Plan (1.77 MB) (jpg)
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4.21.22 - Central Rec Park Location Map (1.69 MB) (pdf)
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Project Timeline
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Project Kick Off January 2022
Central Recreation Center Park Site has finished this stageBringing a new park to Aurora.
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Public Meeting No. 1
Central Recreation Center Park Site has finished this stagePublic Input Meeting
6 to 7 p.m. April 21, 2022
Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar PlaceThe public is invited to join staff and consultants to discuss what the future park may look like.
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Master Plan Refinement
Central Recreation Center Park Site has finished this stageAfter the public meeting, staff and consultants will refine the ideas presented at the public meeting to begin to form the basis for a park master plan.
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Public Meeting No. 2
Central Recreation Center Park Site has finished this stageMay 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Central Recreation Center, 18150 E. Vassar Place
Residents are invited to join staff and consultants to help refine what the future park may look like.
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Public Meeting No. 3
Central Recreation Center Park Site has finished this stageNovember 7, 2024, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vassar Elementary School, 18101 E. Vassar Place
Residents are invited to a public meeting where the preferred master plan concept will be presented.
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Master Plan Refinement
Central Recreation Center Park Site has finished this stageAfter the public meeting, staff and consultants will refine the ideas presented at the public meeting to begin to finalize a master plan that will be presented at the public hearing for approval.
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Public Hearing
Central Recreation Center Park Site has finished this stageDate: March 5, 2025 at 5 p.m.
A public hearing will be held by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB), during the meeting there will be a public comment period. PRAB will make a formal recommendation to City Council regarding the master plan.
Meeting ID: 270 464 422 618
Passcode: 37dk2ZP2
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Central Recreation Center Park Site has finished this stageWednesday, March 12, 5 p.m.
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Parks, Foundations and Quality of Life Policy Committee
Central Recreation Center Park Site is currently at this stageThursday, March 27, 8:30 a.m.
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City Council Study Session
this is an upcoming stage for Central Recreation Center Park SiteMonday, April 7, 5:15 p.m.
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City Council Approval
this is an upcoming stage for Central Recreation Center Park SiteMonday, April 21, 5:15 p.m.
Upcoming stage for Red-Tailed Hawk Park. The master plan will follow the formal City Council approval process for community parks.
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Construction of Park
this is an upcoming stage for Central Recreation Center Park SiteUpcoming stage for Central Recreation Center Park Site
Construction Initial Phase(s) - Dates To Be Announced – 4th QTR 2026 (budget dependent)
The master plan will follow the formal City Council approval process for community parks.