The Town of Snowmass Village celebrated the completion of its new rodeo facility at Town Park on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. As part of a community celebration of the new facility, the Town Council cut the ribbon for the new rodeo, commemorating the milestone achievement of completing the project.
After nearly 30 years of planning, designing, and building, the Town Park project in Snowmass Village has reached a significant milestone with the completion of Phase One. This accomplishment marks the culmination of extensive efforts by the Town Council, the Parks, Recreation & Trails Department, community stakeholders, and dedicated construction and design firms. As part of a community celebration of the new facility, the Town Council cut the ribbon for the new rodeo, commemorating the milestone achievement of completing the project.
In March 2021, the Town Council approved the Town Park Master Plan through Resolution No. 8, setting policy objectives and community goals to guide the park's completion. The POSTR Advisory Board and the Town conducted numerous meetings with community groups, stakeholders, and the Town Council to create the best possible design for Phase One. Following a consensus, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the plan in July 2022 and the Town Council in August 2022 through Ordinance No. 5 Series of 2022.
The Town of Snowmass Village partnered with MW Golden Constructors and Connect One Design. On September 11th, 2023, construction commenced after the final rodeo of the season, ensuring no interruption to the beloved tradition. The goal was to complete Town Park, and the first rodeo of 2024 got out of the chutes as scheduled. Yee haw, mission accomplished!
With a budget of $6.5 million, Phase One includes a multi-purpose activity field north of the rodeo arena, a new parking lot to the south, new trees and landscaping throughout the site, a significant face-lift and reorientation of the rodeo grounds, and the installation of new bleachers with seating for 2000 spectators. Last but not least, the Parks & Trails maintenance facility was built underneath the bleacher structure, best optimizing the site's limited space.
The maintenance facility, initially planned for Phase Two, was completed with Phase One. This central hub for the Parks & Trails Maintenance team includes garage bays, office space, a restroom, a workshop, and storage for equipment and supplies. This facility is essential for the department's continued success, utilizing the limited space effectively.
