13 Oct Town of Telluride: Town Park Warming Hut/ Washstand Grand Opening 10/23!
The Town of Telluride Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating this summer’s opening of the new Warming Hut and Washstand Facility with a ribbon-cutting and an open house to provide information on the upcoming phase of the TownPark Core Area Improvement Project. The event takes place on Thursday, October 23, 4:00 pm, Town Park Warming Hut.
For more information, visit the project page on Engage Telluride at bit.ly/totcorearea or contact Recreation Facilities Manager Ryan McGovern directly by emailing rmcgovern@telluride.gov or by calling 970- 728-8458.
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The event will begin with a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the new Warming Hut and Washstand Facility, which replaces outdated infrastructure from the 1990s.
The new facility consolidates and improves amenities for the general public, communitygatherings, special events, and sports clubs, including a warming hut, restrooms, a washstand, a Zamboni garage, and support spaces.
Following the ceremony, the Core Area Improvements Open House will feature display boards and opportunities to speak with Parks and Recreation staff about upcoming projects, including:
• Oval surfacing and perimeter improvements to support the general public, community gatherings, special events, and sports clubs.
• Warner Field fencing, gates, and safety netting to enhance user safety and facility availability.
Both projects were identified in the 2020 Town Parks Master Plan and 2021 Core Area Improvements design process. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2026, pending final budget approval.
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Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride’s captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley’s original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land “The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls.”
In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880.
Telluride’s allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames.
Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale.
For more information, please visit online at telluride-co.gov.
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