In parks across the city, Parks, Recreation and Open Space staff are converting areas of Kentucky bluegrass turf to water-efficient alternatives, such as native grasses in low-usage areas or drought-tolerant Bermuda turf in high-usage areas. This conversion will reduce water usage in these areas by 70 percent, conserving millions of gallons of water while still providing ample space in our parks for public use and enjoyment.
Locations currently undergoing conversion are listed below. The conversion process began in May 2023. Initial growth will take place over the following months. In areas where conversion is happening, please remain off the grass/dirt and enjoy another area of the park.
As work is being done, guests may see areas at the below locations with brown grass or patches of dirt. This is part of the conversion process and is normal. If there is an area of concern at a park not listed below, please email AuroraParks@auroragov.org or call Access Aurora at 303.739.7000.
Native Grass Conversion
|
Park (Location) |
Conversion Acres |
Water Savings (Acre Feet) |
|
Arkansas Pond (13923 E Arkansas Drive) |
0.55 |
0.88 |
|
Beck Recreation Center (800 Telluride St.) |
1.5 |
2.41 |
|
Median - S. Buckley Road, from E. Iliff Ave. to E. Dartmouth Ave. |
1.5 |
1.80 |
|
Central Facilities (City staff access only) |
1.21 |
1.94 |
|
Cottonwood Park (14000 E. 26th Ave.) |
2.3 |
3.69 |
|
La Parquita Park (4040 S. Mission Pkwy.) |
1.1 |
1.76 |
|
Lowry Park (1001 N. Dayton St.) |
0.93 |
1.49 |
|
Mexico Radio Tower (E. Mexico Ave. & S. Richfield St.) |
0.16 |
0.26 |
|
South Satellite Shop (City staff access only) |
0.2 |
0.32 |
|
Summer Valley Park (17400 E. Lehigh Place) |
2.47 |
3.96 |
|
Triangle Park (1600 N. Espana St.) |
1.85 |
2.97 |
|
2023 Total |
13.77 |
21.48 |
Bermuda Grass Conversion
|
Park (Location) |
Conversion Acres |
Water Savings (Acre Feet) |
|
Del Mar Park (12000 E. 6th Ave.) |
4.2 |
5.05 |
|
Jewell Wetlands (13005 E. Jewell Ave.) |
1.5 |
2.41 |
|
Parklane Park (13003 E. 30th Ave.) |
1.97 |
2.37 |
|
2023 Total |
7.67 |
9.83 |
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