OPPORTUNITIES AT OXBOW EXISTING WETLANDS Site is undeveloped and we can design a park that works well from the start. SAND BEACH Potential to eliminate invasive species. DEBRIS (CONCRETE, OLD CARS) VEGETATION SCREEN CURRENT ACCESS POINT INTO SITE RAILROAD CROSSING ANIMAS VIEW DRIVE existing gate to preserve (100' ROW) Potential to restore ecological values of the property by overseeding with native species and encourage canopy diversity with cottonwood growth. Opportunity to develop a natural surface trail to minimize disturbance of environmentally sensitive areas. Opportunity to build a river put-in/take-out for flat water, non-motorized crafts. Potential to develop a parking area to organize vehicular traffic North of the railroad tracks. FLAT DISTURBED AREA GOOD FOR PARKING AND TRAIL HEAD IMPROVEMENTS TO PRESERVE Potential to construct shade structures and a restroom North of the railroad tracks. Opportunity to incorporate interpretive/educational signage describing the ecology of the site. structure removed Opportunity to stabilize banks in areas that are eroding. OXBOW CONDOS EXISTING TRees EXISTING DIRT ROAD Opportunity to explore location for north Animas River Trail extension to fit best into the site with any other improvements. Potential to clean up disturbed area between tracks and river. Potential to remove concrete, debris, and junk from site where possible. heavily disturbed site & debris (old cars) EXISTING wetlands SCREEN ACCESS AREA FROM CONDOS existing riparian vegetation (sandbar willow - monoculture) CONSTRAINTS AT OXBOW There is a lot of debris throughout the site, including concrete and old cars. The Railroad bisects the site limiting developable space near the access point on Animas View Dr. 12' minimum setback from railroad tracks allowed with fence. The Train could create a car stacking problem while it is passing through. There is a significant grade break between the railroad tracks and the River. Potential conflicts between vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians. Lacks parking for users. OUTSIDE CURVE OF RIVER MORE IDEAL PUT-IN LOCATION Bank changes would require further study regarding impacts and permitting. Beach is subject to shifts from flood flows. steep cut bank concrete debris AND OLD FILL PILES beach existing wetlands OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS - OXBOW PARK ENTRANCE AND PUT-IN 50 25 0 SCALE: 1" = 50'0" 50
CURRENT ACCESS POINT INTO SITEhighway 550 RAILROAD CROSSING ANIMAS VIEW DRIVE oxbow preserve 38 acres existing gate to preserve preserve ANIMAS RIVER 6 ACRE DEVELOPMENT PARCEL (yellow, reserved DEVELOPMENT AREA) EXISTING DIRT ROAD oxbow park BEACH OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS - OXBOW PARK & PRESERVE 100 50 0 SCALE: 1" = 100'0" 100
east 2nd ave ANIMAS CITY PARK current back-in location (STEEP) DRAINAGE AND HEAVY USE CAUSING EROSION ALONG BANK EROSION ALONG BANK (4) boat put-ins EXISTING RIPARIAN VEGETATION ALONG BANK EXISTING slalom course existing SOCIAL trail STEEP SIDESLOPE EXISTING port-a-potty STAGING AREA FOR UNLOADING PRESERVE existing vegetation river bend street ROAD NARROWS existing turn-around DESIGNATED UNLOADING AREA existing vegetation ROAD MUCH HIGHER THAN GRAVEL ACCESS walk-in boat put-in erosion at walkin access SMALL PARKING AREA FOR PRIVATE WATERCRAFT LAUNCHING DEAD PONDEROSA OPPORTUNITIES AT 33RD STREET Opportunity to improve water quality and limit gravel and erosion washing into river. Potential for a new restroom and changing facility. Potential for building a hardened back-in boat ramp. This location is ideal because you don't have to cross the trail. Organize the circulation to function more efficiently allowing for separate private and commercial access points. Create opportunity for an on-river staging area with stakes to tie off boats away from the ramp. Opportunity to organize parking to be more efficient and not affect neighbors. Stabilize banks in areas that are eroding. Incorporate ADA accessible facilities. Potential for design to be more park-like and to enhance vegetation. Restore riparian vegetation in locations where it has been damaged. Opportunity to build a sidewalk connecting 32nd Street to the park. Possibility of additional trash and recycling facilities. Reroute the stormwater to eliminate erosion and for water quality. Control social trail impacts and restore drainage. open space 33RD right-of-way PEDESTRIAN ACCESS CONSTRAINTS AT 33RD STREET Limited space for busiest access site. Limited turn-around space. Need to protect existing native vegetation. SOCIAL TRAILS CAUSING EROSION & COMPACTION loading only east 3rd avenue STEEP SLOPE ALONG EAST EDGE ALLEY east 4th avenue east 33rd street Need to minimize impacts from heavy use. Steep slopes. Minimize impacts on neighbors. Inadequate parking relative to demand. OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS - 33RD STREET PUT-IN 30 15 0 SCALE: 1" = 30'0" 30
NEW ADA FISHING PIER MEMORIAL PARK EAST 3RD AVENUE EXISTING SPRUCE TREES OPPORTUNITIES AT 29TH STREET Potential for a new restroom and changing facility. Potential for large vehicles with trailers to unload boats close to the River. Opportunity to provide trailer parking. Opportunity for a boat ramp with staging area. Potential for on-river staging area with stakes to tie off boats away from the ramp. Opportunity to re-establish shoreline with native riparian vegetation. Opportunity to enhance existing riparian vegetation. NEW WALK-IN GAS LINE TOWER TEMPORARY TURN-AROUND Existing park-like setting. CONSTRAINTS AT 29TH STREET No backing trailers across trail is a City policy. Gas line tower. Steep slope off roadway. Large existing trees. Protect and enhance open space area south of boulders. 13% Minimize impacts to surrounding homes. NEW PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EXISTING SIDEWALK NEW WALK-IN EXISTING PARKING LOT - 14 CAR spaces 29th street NEW ANIMAS RIVER TRAIL SECTION EXISTING WALK-IN NEW BOULDER SEAT WALL EXISTING RESTROOM MAINTAIN A GREEN BUFFER SPACE BUFFER VIEW OF PARKING FROM NEIGHBORS LIMIT EXTENTS OF DISTURBANCE TO EXISTING LINE OF BOULDERS EXISTING WALK-IN MAINTAIN NATIVE OPEN SPACE/limit disturbance OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS - 29TH STREET PUT-IN 20 10 0 SCALE: 1" = 20'0" 20
WHITEWATER PARK existing picnic shelters (2) vehicular access to boat put-in/take-out vehicle/trail intersection highway 550/160 OPPORTUNITIES AT SANTA RITA Opportunity to organize site, creating a clear circulation pattern and parking areas. Potential to provide a changing room and another restroom. Potential to stabilize the ramp and river bank and improve water quality. Potential to reroute the stormwater to eliminate erosion. erosion existing power lines existing playground to be upgraded by city in future Opportunity to create a higher quality beach area that is separate from the put-in/take-out for safety. Opportunity to separate pedestrian access to riverbank from vehicle access. Potential to enhance vegetation, add trees for shade. Potential to enhance riparian vegetation at river bank. Opportunity to add picnic shelters closer to the River. Nice shade at large cottonwoods for picnic area. existing boat put-in/take-out site eroding LARGE BOULDERS IN RAMP existing power line tower CURRENT CHRISTMAS TREE/MULCH STORAGE trail (existing) CONSTRAINTS AT SANTA RITA Must cross the Animas River Trail to access the site. Power lines crossing the site. Existing area functions as overflow parking for park events. SMALL BEACH ACcESS CONFLICTS WITH BOAT RAMP INFORMAL/GRAVEL overflow parking area OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE/ EXTEND RIPARIAN VEGETATION animas la plata pumping plant existing riparian vegetation existing pumphouse existing COTTONWOOD trees PROVIDE NICE SHADE FOR PARK/RIVER USERS OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS - SANTA RITA ACCESS 20 10 0 SCALE: 1" = 20'0" 20