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 citizens. The park design will complement and enhance the existing recreation center. The project is currently in the master planning phase.
Project highlights may include:
- Playgrounds for all ages and abilities
- Open play areas
- Concrete trails with connections to the park, the recreation center and regional trail system
- Picnic areas with shade structures, tables and grills
- Improvements to the nearby irrigation pond and the adjacent Hutchinson Channel greenbelts, up to and possibly including the removal of the pond and converting bluegrass to native grasses along the channel
Aurora Water will partner with PROS at the public meeting(s) in regards to the irrigation pond and Hutchinson Channel.
The input of the nearby neighbors and residents is desired and will be gathered during a series of public meetings. The meetings can be attended in person or materials can be viewed here on Engage Aurora the day-of and in the days following the meeting.
Please monitor this page for future events and updates.
Feel free to contact us directly at mwoolley@auroragov.org with any questions or comments.
Thank You!
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 citizens. The park design will complement and enhance the existing recreation center. The project is currently in the master planning phase.
Project highlights may include:
- Playgrounds for all ages and abilities
- Open play areas
- Concrete trails with connections to the park, the recreation center and regional trail system
- Picnic areas with shade structures, tables and grills
- Improvements to the nearby irrigation pond and the adjacent Hutchinson Channel greenbelts, up to and possibly including the removal of the pond and converting bluegrass to native grasses along the channel
Aurora Water will partner with PROS at the public meeting(s) in regards to the irrigation pond and Hutchinson Channel.
The input of the nearby neighbors and residents is desired and will be gathered during a series of public meetings. The meetings can be attended in person or materials can be viewed here on Engage Aurora the day-of and in the days following the meeting.
Please monitor this page for future events and updates.
Feel free to contact us directly at mwoolley@auroragov.org with any questions or comments.
Thank You!
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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 linkFollowing 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 linkThe 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
ID de 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 linkThe 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 linkThe 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 linkThe 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 linkFollowing 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 linkJoin 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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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 is currently at 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
this is an upcoming stage for Central Recreation Center Park SiteAfter 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
this is an upcoming stage for Central Recreation Center Park SitePublic Hearing
Dates To Be Announced - 1st Quarter 2025A 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.
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City Council Approval
this is an upcoming stage for Central Recreation Center Park SiteUpcoming stage for Central Recreation Center Park Site
City Council Approval - Dates To Be Announced – 2nd QTR 2025
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.
Who's Listening
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Community Engagement Coordinator
GREmail gromero@auroragov.org
Documents
- Central Rec Park Location Map (1.69 MB) (pdf)
- Central Rec Park Site Opportunities & Constraints Plan 1 (16.5 MB) (pdf)
- Central Rec Park Site Opportunities & Constraints Plan 2 (5.26 MB) (pdf)
- Survey Questionnaire Plan (1.77 MB) (jpg)
- Meeting Presentation & Concepts - 5-7-24 (English) (79.6 MB) (pdf)
- Meeting Presentation & Concepts - 5-7-24 (Spanish) (60.9 MB) (pdf)
- Central Community Park Preferred Master Plan (4.37 MB) (jpg)
- ACRCP - Public Meeting 3 - 11-7-24.pdf (23 MB) (pdf)