Land Acquisitions

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Following are some of the acquisitions made possible from the Parks and Open Space Tax and Bond revenues.

• 146 acres at the southwest corner of 136th and Holly for parks and open space.
• 139 acres at the northwest corner of 136th and Quebec for parks and open space.
• 55 acres south of 104th between Colorado and Riverdale.
• 50 acres at 98th and Riverdale to be used as a future sports complex.
• 9 acres at 85th and Huron to be used as a trail corridor.
• 7 acres along the railroad between 124th and 128th for open space and a trail.
• 5 acres near 124th and Holly to be used as open space and a trail corridor.
• 4 acres east of Skyview High School to supplement the school’s recreation facilities.
• 4 acres at Huron and Croke to be used as a trail corridor.
• 1 acre at Huron and Croke to be used as a future mini park.

Total Acreage Acquired: 420

Total Cost of Acquisitions: approximately $16 million

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email parks@cityofthornton.net or call 303-255-7831.