Chacos Park Master Plan

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Schematic Design view of NW Chacos Park

CHACOS PARK SCHEMATIC MASTER PLAN PROJECT COMPLETED: Next Step-Construction Documents

In November 2024 the Board of Trustee approved the schematic master plan for the Chacos Park redevelopment plan. The next step is to take this schematic master plan for Chacos Park into construction documents to produce a shovel ready plan. This will allow additional pricing and budget allocation work, which will help to present the project to potential granting sources.

TIMELINE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • RE-Land -continues work with team to present schematic design to Town Commissions and interested stakeholders. Goal is to go from design development (DD) to construction documents (CD) from the Winter 2025 and complete this process by the end of 2026.
  • Geotech Report from Kumar and Associates and existing conditions report commissioned from SGM Winter 2025
  • Historic Preservation Commission Courtesy Review February 2025
  • Presentations to Parks and Recreation Commission August 2025
  • Presentation for modifications from approved schematic design to Board of Trustees Sept 2025
  • Carbondale Public Arts Commission assisted with the Request for Qualifications to enlist an artist for shade panel designs. February 2026 Artist Contracted March 2026
  • Presentation to Tree Board- Park Planting Review April 2026
  • Xcel undergrounding Request for Proposal published July 2026 and contracted in September 2026. Work will take place in the spring of 2027.
  • Budget for matching funds for the submission of potential grants for 2027 with a shovel ready project


PROJECT PRIORITIES:

Focus on creating a multi-functional + innovative design approach to balance daily uses with event programming.

Maximize central lawn/flexible green space.

Improve park comfort through increased shade + seating.

Create a meaningful connection with 4th Street Plaza that reinforces pedestrian safety and multi-modal circulation.

Prioritize a welcoming space for residents, families, + visitors.

Provide garden areas for planting/green improvements.

Represent Carbondale’s creative character while establishing an aesthetic social and physical heart for Downtown Carbondale.

Update park infrastructure and accessibility.

Honor the Chacos legacy through urban greening, garden improvements, and Downtown beautification.

CHACOS PARK SCHEMATIC MASTER PLAN PROJECT COMPLETED: Next Step-Construction Documents

In November 2024 the Board of Trustee approved the schematic master plan for the Chacos Park redevelopment plan. The next step is to take this schematic master plan for Chacos Park into construction documents to produce a shovel ready plan. This will allow additional pricing and budget allocation work, which will help to present the project to potential granting sources.

TIMELINE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • RE-Land -continues work with team to present schematic design to Town Commissions and interested stakeholders. Goal is to go from design development (DD) to construction documents (CD) from the Winter 2025 and complete this process by the end of 2026.
  • Geotech Report from Kumar and Associates and existing conditions report commissioned from SGM Winter 2025
  • Historic Preservation Commission Courtesy Review February 2025
  • Presentations to Parks and Recreation Commission August 2025
  • Presentation for modifications from approved schematic design to Board of Trustees Sept 2025
  • Carbondale Public Arts Commission assisted with the Request for Qualifications to enlist an artist for shade panel designs. February 2026 Artist Contracted March 2026
  • Presentation to Tree Board- Park Planting Review April 2026
  • Xcel undergrounding Request for Proposal published July 2026 and contracted in September 2026. Work will take place in the spring of 2027.
  • Budget for matching funds for the submission of potential grants for 2027 with a shovel ready project


PROJECT PRIORITIES:

Focus on creating a multi-functional + innovative design approach to balance daily uses with event programming.

Maximize central lawn/flexible green space.

Improve park comfort through increased shade + seating.

Create a meaningful connection with 4th Street Plaza that reinforces pedestrian safety and multi-modal circulation.

Prioritize a welcoming space for residents, families, + visitors.

Provide garden areas for planting/green improvements.

Represent Carbondale’s creative character while establishing an aesthetic social and physical heart for Downtown Carbondale.

Update park infrastructure and accessibility.

Honor the Chacos legacy through urban greening, garden improvements, and Downtown beautification.

Page last updated: 21 Oct 2026, 03:25 PM