Sweetwater Park Planning and Design
Exciting improvements are coming to Sweetwater Park! South Suburban is launching a planning and design project to enhance this beloved community space, and we want to keep you informed every step of the way.
Sweetwater Park, a nearly 32-acre park located along the Willow Creek Regional Trail in Lone Tree, has been a valued community asset since 1987. The park features walking paths, Willow Creek Trail, sports fields, a playground, a basketball court, a pavilion, and picnic areas.
In 2022, Douglas County acquired the northern parcel of the park, originally designated for a future school site, and deeded it to South Suburban. This land was officially annexed into the City of Lone Tree in June 2023 and re-platted as part of the unified Sweetwater Park.
Exciting improvements are coming to Sweetwater Park! South Suburban is launching a planning and design project to enhance this beloved community space, and we want to keep you informed every step of the way.
Sweetwater Park, a nearly 32-acre park located along the Willow Creek Regional Trail in Lone Tree, has been a valued community asset since 1987. The park features walking paths, Willow Creek Trail, sports fields, a playground, a basketball court, a pavilion, and picnic areas.
In 2022, Douglas County acquired the northern parcel of the park, originally designated for a future school site, and deeded it to South Suburban. This land was officially annexed into the City of Lone Tree in June 2023 and re-platted as part of the unified Sweetwater Park.
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Please review the three park concepts, then answer the following questions. You will see enlargements of these concepts again when relevant to a question, and will be able to review the concepts again at the end of the survey and provide additional feedback if desired.



The questions are organized into categories based on four takeaways identified from feedback in Survey #1:- Support Community
- Enhance Recreation
- Update Play Features
- View and Protect Nature
The goal of this survey is to understand your reactions to the overall feel of each concept and identify preferred elements and their locations. You are not selecting one single concept as “the winner.”The final design will combine elements from these concepts based on feedback from the community, South Suburban, and Lone Tree. Budget, maintenance, constructability, habitat protection, and community needs will be considered.
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Sweetwater Park Concept Designs – Community Survey Now Open!
Project FAQs
- What is happening at Sweetwater Park?
- Why is this project being undertaken?
- What park elements will remain?
- park elements are NOT being considered?
- Do we already have funding for design or construction?
- Who will own and maintain Sweetwater Park after improvements?
- Will the annual Independence Day fireworks return to Sweetwater Park?
- Will parking be provided?
- What is the timeline for improvements?
- How can I share my ideas?
Last Updated
19 Mar 2026
Who's Listening
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Email amagalhaes@ssprd.org
Timeline
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Consultant Team Procurement and Project Kick-Off
Sweetwater Park Planning and Design has finished this stageSeptember 2025
South Suburban will select a consultant team through a competitive procurement process.
- Project Kick-Off September 9,2025.
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Project Initiation & Site Assessment
Sweetwater Park Planning and Design has finished this stageSeptember to October 2025
South Suburban begins the project by gathering data and assessing current park conditions, amenities, and opportunities for improvement. Project team have concluded site analysis and ecological assessments.
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Community Engagement: Park Visioning
Sweetwater Park Planning and Design has finished this stageNovember 2025 to January 2026
Residents, stakeholders, and community partners are invited to share their ideas and priorities for the park through surveys, meetings, and online feedback.
- Sweetwater Park Pop-Up Event: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Survey November 11 to December 5, 2025 - Survey now CLOSED!
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Concept Plan Development & Review
Sweetwater Park Planning and Design has finished this stageFebruary 2026
A Concept Plan is created based on community input and technical assessments. This plan is reviewed by South Suburban’s Board of Directors for feedback and direction.
Public Meeting:
- Feb. 18, 2026 – What We Heard - Survey results are now available.
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Public Input on Concept Plan
Sweetwater Park Planning and Design is currently at this stageMarch 2026
The community is invited to review and comment on the Concept Plan.
Feedback will be collected through public meetings and online platforms.Upcoming Opportunities to Engage
- March 2, 2026 – Presentation to the City of Lone Tree Recreation Advisory Committee
- March 18, 2026 – Concept Design Review Public Meeting
- Survey #2 – Opens March 19, 2026 and closes April 5, 2026
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Preliminary Site Plan Development
this is an upcoming stage for Sweetwater Park Planning and DesignApril to June 2026
A Preliminary Site Plan is developed, incorporating feedback from the Concept Plan phase. This plan refines the layout and features of the park.
Pop-up Event #4 - More details to follow.
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Public Input on Preliminary Plan
this is an upcoming stage for Sweetwater Park Planning and DesignSummer 2026
The Preliminary Plan is shared with the public for additional input. Revisions may be made based on community and stakeholder feedback.
Design Review - June 2026
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Final Site Plan Presentation & Approval
this is an upcoming stage for Sweetwater Park Planning and DesignThe Final Site Plan is presented to the South Suburban Board of Directors for public comment and approval.
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City of Lone Tree Coordination
this is an upcoming stage for Sweetwater Park Planning and DesignFollowing Board approval, South Suburban coordinates with the City of Lone Tree to meet local planning requirements and prepare for construction.
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Design Development & Construction Drawings Announcement
this is an upcoming stage for Sweetwater Park Planning and DesignFuture phases of the project will include detailed design development and the creation of construction drawings. These steps are contingent on securing funding. More information will be shared as the project progresses.
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Construction & Park Dedication
this is an upcoming stage for Sweetwater Park Planning and DesignConstruction and formal dedication of the improved Sweetwater Park will follow once funding is secured and final plans are approved. Updates on timing and next steps will be provided to the community as they become available.