The city of Durango as been diligent, inclusive and thoughtful throughout a well-vetted public process concerning the new management plan for Oxbow Park and Preserve. Synthesizing the input of the hundreds of people who showed up for this process is no easy task and it has been handled professionally and executed well. As the final draft nears completion, the continued inclusion of the all interested stakeholders in the process toward a community-wide plan that provides fair and equitable access, a solution to minimize the problems of overcrowding at 33rd and 29th streets, and the need to protect wildlife and surrounding landowners, is a challenging situation. The volunteer boards and the city staff have been very diligent in addressing these concerns.
I greatly look forward to access at this new taxpayer-funded city access location for all residents ranging from handicapped users to paddlers to commercial guests to families on paddle boards as they enjoy the chance to experience this beautiful part of their community.
Thank you to the city for taking such an inclusive approach to the development of this new, important and far-reaching community asset. In particular I would like to thank the members of the River Task Force and Open Space Committee for dedicating many thankless hours to bringing this solution to overcrowding and much-desired flat-water access toward fruition while protecting a vital wildlife corridor and the many diverse interests of the community.
Alex Mickel, Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours
Durango
