Buchanan Park and Recreation Center Improvements
Buchanan Park:
In response to 30 years of community support and what we learned during recent strategic planning, EPRD is now creating concepts for improvements to our 42-acre Buchanan Park and Buchanan Park Rec Center over the next five years.
If you would like to make a donation to one of these projects please do so through the Active4All Foundation, you may specify which project you would like your donation to benefit in the notes section:
Proposed Features
- Infrastructure (Restrooms, Park Plaza, Gathering Spaces with Water Feature)
- Accessible Trails
- Community Pavilion / Stage
- All-Abilities Adventure Playground
- Field Improvements
- New Gym / Field House
- All-Wheels Park
- Aquatics Expansion
- Outdoor Game Area (Corn hole, outdoor chess, etc.)
- Pond Recreation
October 2025 Progress Update
- Buchanan Park Location & Extent Permit Hearing – approved by Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Commission with unanimous support!
Buchanan Park Progress Updates
January 2024
- EPRD starts community engagement and planning for Buchanan Park Improvements with our first community meeting.
April 2024
- EPRD was awarded $40,000 from the Jefferson County Youth Partnership Program through the Broncos Stadium Grant.
May 2024
- On May 8 EPRD hosted 35 community members including Jefferson County Commissioner Andy Kerr to WALK THE PARK and discuss proposed improvements to Buchanan Park.
- EPRD Board adopts initial concept plan for Buchanan Park.
November 2024
- EPRD received a $35,000 grant from the Boettcher Foundation.
- EPRD Board adopts revised plan for Buchanan Park.
December 2024
- EPRD received a $80,000 grant from Colorado Gives Foundation.
January 2025
- EPRD received a $202,500 grant from Jeffco Open Space Trails Partnership Program
August 2025
- Friends Of Buchanan Park succesfully raised over $80,000 to be split between the New Inclusive Playground, the Performance Pavillion and the Skate Park.
Funding Details
Because of your property tax contributions and the community’s support of approved ballot measure 6C in 2023, this project is now becoming a reality. We are currently entering the finish-line fundraising stage to help bring important enhancements—like community gathering spaces—to life and we’d love your help. Thank you for your continued support!
ALL WHEELS PARK
Proposed Features
- Integrated Community Gathering
- Colored concrete / material blending with site topography\
- Balance of concrete surfacing with natural landscaping
Anticipated Completion
Fall 2026
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
Proposed Features
- Accessible ADA Surfacing (Combination of Poured-in-Place Rubber / Artificial Turf
- Accessible Pathway
- Accessible We-Go-Round
- Accessible Embankment Slide
- Swings with ADA transfer seat
- Cairn Rock Climber
- Tots Play Structure
- Big Kids Play Structure
- Nature / Imagination Play
- Fort Building
Anticipated Completion
Phase 1 – Fall / Winter 2026
Phase 2 – Spring / Summer 2027
PAVILION PROJECT
Proposed Features
- Open air 2,250 SF Pavilion / Stage for music and performing arts
- House lighting package
- Ample electrical hookups for flexible audio / visual / lighting configurations
Anticipated Completion
Summer 2026
GYM / FIELDHOUSE
Proposed Features
- ~14,000-20,000 SF Indoor Gym / Field House
- 2-3 Dividable multi-use courts (pickleball, tennis, basketball, turf sports)
- Indoor walking track Restrooms / Storage
Anticipated Completion
Spring / Summer 2027
AQUATICS EXPANSION
Proposed Features
- 8 Lane, 25 Yard Competition Lap Pool
- Springboard Diving BoarD
- Timing System
- Lifeguard / First Aid Office
- Natatorium enclosure with indoor/outdoor garage doors
- New Changing Rooms
- Mechanical Room & Storage
- Outdoor Water Features / Community Space / Lounge Area
- Steam room / Sauna / Cold Plunge
- ADA lifts in pool with stairs into new pool
- Climbing wall / Rope Swing
- Deck Showers / Pool Seating
Projected Budget:
$10,500,000-$11,000,000
Expansion Anticipated Completion
Winter 2027
OUTDOOR GAME AREA
Proposed Concrete Weatherproof Features
- Pétanque
- Table Games
- Life Size Chess / Checkers
- Corn Hole
- Connect 4
Anticipated Completion
Spring / Summer 2026
Buchanan Park Concept and Planning
Proposed Features
- Infrastructure (Restrooms, Park Plaza, Gathering Spaces with Water Feature)
- Accessible Trails
- Community Pavilion / Stage
- All-Abilities Adventure Playground
- Field Improvements
- New Gym / Field House
- All-Wheels Park
- Aquatics Expansion
- Outdoor Game Area (Corn hole, outdoor chess, etc.)
- Pond Recreation
Make a Donation
If you would like to make a donation to one of these projects please do so through the Active4All Foundation:
How to donate to a specific Buchanan Park element:
- Follow the link to Active4All's Paypal account: Click here for Active4All's Paypal Account
- Enter your donation dollar amount, then select whether you want to "Donate with PayPal" or "Donate with Debit or Credit Card"
- On the next page, you will see a field to "Write a note (optional)" — click on this field
- In order to dedicate the funds to this specific project, you must add a note. Enter in the note specifying which element of Buchanan Park you would like to donate to. For example, if you would like to donate to the playground, you would enter "These funds are dedicated to the Buchanan Park Improvements Project for the new playground". If you would like to donate to Buchanan Park Improvements in general, you can simply write "These funds are dedicated to Buchanan Park Improvements".
- Enter your payment information and then click "Donate Now"
Events that support the project!
CHECK BACK SOON FOR UPCOMING EVENTS THAT SUPPORT OUR BUCHANAN PARK IMPROVEMENTS
August 10, 2025 - Blue Spruce Kiwanis Cornhole Tournament
- All proceeds benefit the Adventrue Playground!
- Cornhole Tournament | Blue Spruce Kiwanis
August 23, 2025 - Boogie at the Barn
- All proceeds benefit the Pavilion!
- Boogie at the Ranch
October 25, 2025 - HopsDrops
- All proceeds benefit the Pavilion!
- Hops Drops
