What's happening?

On May 12th, after listening to public comment, Erie's town council moved to preserve the Page Property as Open Space, with some voicing support for small-scale development projects, trailhead parking, and/or an Old Town overflow parking lot.

On May 18th, Mayor Moore emailed this public update.

Page Property -> 100% Open Space

Great news! Last Tuesday council had a detailed discussion on the Page property usage (north of Old Town), which led to the following direction to staff.

Bring to council an ordinance to zone the entire Page property as AG/Reserve open space this summer.
Include in the 2027 budget a funding plan for ARPA funds revenue replacement for affordable housing, with a payment plan from our open space and trails fund.
In 2027, assuming funding is approved in the budget, determine the feasibility of future uses that may include items such as, but not limited to, creating a nature center/historical center, a trailhead where all the trails in the area come together, a paved or gravel parking lot for the trailhead, and Old Town overflow parking.

Erie deserves open space. The Page Property serves as an important ecological and human refuge amid the rapid development happening across Erie. Allowing large scale development is fundamentally incompatible with the Town's Comprehensive Plan and will permanently alter the rural character of Erie. Additional concerns include existing water scarcity and restrictions, traffic, noise, trash, flooding, and the destruction of unique and essential habitat.

The Page Property offers the legacy of a one-of-a-kind open space including natural areas, a healthy riparian area, wildlife and bird habitat, floodplain buffering, viewshed protection, and a tranquil outdoor experience.

Where is the Page Open Space?

Protect The Page
Open Space

The Page Open Space Property Erie, Colorado.mp4

St. Scholastica's previously proposed development plan (Source Erieco.gov)

This one-of-a-kind 46-acre parcel sits adjacent to the Coal Creek trail into Old Town. It runs along County Road 1 1/2 across the street from Reliance Park & the Boneyard Dog Park, and includes sweeping views of the Flatirons, Front Range and Indian Peaks, wildlife habitat, a pond, mature trees, and nesting Great Horned Owls. In 2023, the Town of Erie purchased the property from Paul Page using ARPA Federal funds and Erie’s Trails, Natural Areas and Community Character funds (TNACC).

Why protect the Page Property?

Previously proposed development plan for 1000 seat church & campus. Our voices made a difference. Stay involved in the Page Property conversation continuing this summer.