Elk Meadow restoration to cost about $450,000

As phase two of the project is about to begin, the cost to restore the former Elk Meadow Dog Off Leash Area is projected to be about $450,000 as revealed in the Canyon Courier Oct. 31.

Executive Director Tom Hoby told the county commissioners he is going to ask them for $250,000 for channel stabilization and additional upland vegetation. Jeffco has also asked for a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado to offset costs.

The dog park closed in 2017 after officials deemed the land, vegetation and streams had been dramatically negatively affected by overuse at the area off Stagecoach Boulevard in Elk Meadow Open Space park near Evergreen.