Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project
Exciting changes are planned for Columbine Manor Park! The playground will be expanded and relocated closer to the multipurpose fields, improving access from the parking lot and better sightlines for caregivers with children playing in both areas. New play equipment and rubberized safety surfacing will improve accessibility throughout the playground. An undulating concrete path around the playground acts as a miniature pump track giving children opportunities to improve their bicycle skills. A shade pavilion will be built adjacent to the playground protecting park visitors from the elements. The existing playground area will be planted with irrigated turf. Other improvements include a new enclosure to screen the san-o-let, parking lot drainage and surface repairs, relocating the existing backstop, and a new concrete path connecting to S. Platte Canyon Dr.
Exciting changes are planned for Columbine Manor Park! The playground will be expanded and relocated closer to the multipurpose fields, improving access from the parking lot and better sightlines for caregivers with children playing in both areas. New play equipment and rubberized safety surfacing will improve accessibility throughout the playground. An undulating concrete path around the playground acts as a miniature pump track giving children opportunities to improve their bicycle skills. A shade pavilion will be built adjacent to the playground protecting park visitors from the elements. The existing playground area will be planted with irrigated turf. Other improvements include a new enclosure to screen the san-o-let, parking lot drainage and surface repairs, relocating the existing backstop, and a new concrete path connecting to S. Platte Canyon Dr.
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Construction Update
Share Construction Update on Facebook Share Construction Update on Twitter Share Construction Update on Linkedin Email Construction Update linkDemolition of the old playground and installation of a new concrete trail from the existing parking lot to South Platte Canyon Drive is complete. The new trail connection improves access for park users and neighbors to the north using the unimproved S. Lowell Blvd. right-of-way.

Demolition of the old playground and installation of a new concrete trail from the existing parking lot to South Platte Canyon Drive is complete. The new trail connection improves access for park users and neighbors to the north using the unimproved S. Lowell Blvd. right-of-way.

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Construction Update
Share Construction Update on Facebook Share Construction Update on Twitter Share Construction Update on Linkedin Email Construction Update linkDemolition is underway at Columbine Manor Park. The contractor is preparing the west end of the park for installation of the new concrete walk to S Platte Canyon Drive. Preparations for the new playground area will follow shortly after.
Demolition is underway at Columbine Manor Park. The contractor is preparing the west end of the park for installation of the new concrete walk to S Platte Canyon Drive. Preparations for the new playground area will follow shortly after.
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Planning update
Share Planning update on Facebook Share Planning update on Twitter Share Planning update on Linkedin Email Planning update linkSouth Suburban Board of Directors awarded a construction contract for the Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project at the January 8 Board meeting. The contractor is preparing a construction schedule and meeting with South Suburban staff for a preconstruction meeting the second half of January.
South Suburban Board of Directors awarded a construction contract for the Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project at the January 8 Board meeting. The contractor is preparing a construction schedule and meeting with South Suburban staff for a preconstruction meeting the second half of January.
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Planning Update
Share Planning Update on Facebook Share Planning Update on Twitter Share Planning Update on Linkedin Email Planning Update linkStaff accepted bids for construction of the proposed park improvements on November 20. The Board of Directors will review the bid with the best value to the district on January 8, 2025
Staff accepted bids for construction of the proposed park improvements on November 20. The Board of Directors will review the bid with the best value to the district on January 8, 2025
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Design and Planning Updates
Share Design and Planning Updates on Facebook Share Design and Planning Updates on Twitter Share Design and Planning Updates on Linkedin Email Design and Planning Updates linkFinal Location and Extent documents were submitted to Arapahoe County on October 2. Construction drawings for the improvement project are complete. Staff are working through plan approvals with Arapahoe and Jefferson counties as well as beginning the bidding process for a construction contract.
Final Location and Extent documents were submitted to Arapahoe County on October 2. Construction drawings for the improvement project are complete. Staff are working through plan approvals with Arapahoe and Jefferson counties as well as beginning the bidding process for a construction contract.
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Planning Update
Share Planning Update on Facebook Share Planning Update on Twitter Share Planning Update on Linkedin Email Planning Update linkThe design consultant submitted Location and Extent Plans to Arapahoe County on May 10. The Planning Commission Hearing is scheduled for July 2.
The design consultant submitted Location and Extent Plans to Arapahoe County on May 10. The Planning Commission Hearing is scheduled for July 2.
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Design Development Update
Share Design Development Update on Facebook Share Design Development Update on Twitter Share Design Development Update on Linkedin Email Design Development Update linkThe design consultant is preparing plans for submittal to Arapahoe County. Once approved, the design consultant will finalize construction drawings and SSPRD staff will solicit bids from general contractors.
The design consultant is preparing plans for submittal to Arapahoe County. Once approved, the design consultant will finalize construction drawings and SSPRD staff will solicit bids from general contractors.
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Site Plan
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Playground Designs Available to View
Share Playground Designs Available to View on Facebook Share Playground Designs Available to View on Twitter Share Playground Designs Available to View on Linkedin Email Playground Designs Available to View linkBased on responses to an online survey from Nov. 2-16, 2022, the playground equipment pictured below is proposed.


Based on responses to an online survey from Nov. 2-16, 2022, the playground equipment pictured below is proposed.


Last Updated
6 February, 2026
Who's Listening
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Design and Construction Supervisor
Email JOdrzywolski@ssprd.org
Timeline
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Public Input Survey
Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project has finished this stageResidents were invited to respond to a public input survey from November 2-16, 2022.
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Open House
Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project has finished this stageResidents were invited to an open house event to learn more about proposed renovations on November 16, 2022.
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Preliminary Design
Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project has finished this stageJanuary-August 2023
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Secure Funding
Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project has finished this stageSSPRD secured funding for park improvements through an Arapahoe County Open Spaces grant that was awarded in August 2023.
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Design and Planning Updates
Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project has finished this stageDesigns have been refined for approval by Arapahoe County.
January-September 2024
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Pre-construction Coordination
Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project has finished this stagePost project out to bid and order playground equipment October 2024-January 2025
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Construction
Columbine Manor Park Improvement Project is currently at this stageFebruary 2025 - March 2026
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Park Dedication
this is an upcoming stage for Columbine Manor Park Improvement ProjectSpring 2026