Outdoor Recreation
Purpose
This team is working to understand and capture visitor spending that currently leaves the region, with the goal of diversifying and strengthening revenue and local communities through improved offerings, business marketing and cross-county collaboration.
Action Items
Add cross county bike connections
Not StartedAdjust zoning to support outdoor rec-related businesses (e.g. food trucks, pop-ups)
In ProgressAdvance Greenway connections from Jefferson County border to Idaho Springs and Virginia Canyon MP
Not StartedComplete a regional outdoor recreation asset inventory by 2026
In ProgressConduct a retail leakage study using Placer.ai or other data sources by mid-2026
In ProgressConnect trails to town
Not StartedConvene quarterly meetings with anchor attractions (Argo, Hot Springs, Loop Railroad) to develop joint expansion/marketing strategy
In ProgressDevelop at least 2 new annual shoulder-season events (e.g., film festival, pond hockey, outdoor gear expo) by 2027
In ProgressExpand winter recreation offerings (Nordic skiing, pond hockey, year-round Loop Railroad)
In ProgressIdentify a location for a Nordic center
CompletedIdentify high-traffic areas for outdoor business activation (Georgetown Lake, Cabin Creek)
In ProgressImplement hospitality training for front-line businesses
Not StartedIncorporate GIS parcel/roadway data into rec asset mapping
Not StartedPilot real-time visitor information tools (apps, cameras, message boards) for high-use sites
Not StartedRecruit 3 new local-serving businesses in identified high-leakage categories by 2027
In ProgressRedevelop and activate 6th Street in Georgetown as a near-term catalyst
Not StartedStandardize wayfinding and signage across both counties
In ProgressMeetings
No results found.