New Erie Park

New park in Erie, Colorado breaks ground.

I was excited to attend the ground breaking ceremonies last week for a new 41 acre park that will anchor one of the new “four corners” of Erie, Colorado, a Denver suburb.  With community input and a $175,000 donation from Encana,  Mayor Andrew Moore unveiled the site plan and turned the shovel of dirt, along with Erie’s elected officials and some community campers that were especially chosen for the event.

Some of the features of the park will be 4 lighted baseball fields and tennis courts, restrooms, playground, amphitheater, scrorers’ box, bleachers and concession building.  Encana’s contribution will provide money for eco-friendly lighting.  Encana also provided the funds to soar heat the newly constructed Community Center. 
 

Mountain views from the new Erie Community Park abound.

Erie is one of the fastest growing areas of the North Metro Denver area.  It has been very diligent in its management of funds and is in a healthy position to provide for the expansion planned for the town. 

Located equi-distant between Boulder and Denver, it is the choice of those who wish to experience a small town, country lifestyle, but, be within a short 30 minute drive of the cultural activities and fine restaurants provided by the larger cities.