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Throughout South Metro Land Conservancy’s 31-year history, the organization has focused on the acquisition and preservation of open space in the south metro area. As a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, SMLC has initiated or participated in conservation and land preservation projects totaling over 10,300 acres of protected open space. Click here to see what we've accomplished! We believe that SMLC’s efforts have been key to the quality of life that we enjoy. There is no question that open space, parks, trails and natural areas are integral to what we are as a community. Donate today!
The Latest News
Powers Park: South Suburban Parks and Recreation Planners have produced a draft plan! Funding for construction is committed.
The SMLC annual newsletter is out. It includes an insightful interview with Maureen Ravnik, Photographer.
Ketring-Gallup Master Plan: SMLC provided comments on the two concepts being proposed for these beloved parks.
Getting from Here to There: Improving Trails and Connectivity
SMLC supports additional opportunities to expand connectivity of parks, trails and places people need to travel in order to meet the needs of their everyday lives. Facilitating travel via walking or biking has proven health benefits for people of all ages and contributes to better air quality. For example, SMLC advocates for a trail connection between Progress and Cornerstone Parks; a perimeter trail in Powers Park; and is an active participant with the South Platte Working Group.
Children are Made to Have Fun Outdoors: Connect Children with Nature
SMLC wants children to get outside and explore! SMLC partners with Great Outdoors Colorado’s “Generation Wild”, sponsors ranger programs for children and has provided high quality nature-themed books for Bemis Library’s summer reading program and LPS’s Village Pre-School.
What's that "Mess" in My Neighborhood Park? Enhance Natural Areas
A lot of people wonder why portions of their neighborhood parks look messy: grass is uncut and unwatered; tree logs are left to rot. These parcels are often misunderstood, yet they provide habitat for birds, animals and native plants close to home. SMLC is helping people understand the importance of natural areas in their neighborhood parks. Not only do we want to see these areas become valued assets in existing parks, SMLC has funded the “reimagining” of Powers Park to become a showcase of native plantings and a place to connect with nature.
Check out further details on our Powers Park efforts within Our Projects section here.
Powers Park design is underway.... and so is funding!!
Design plans for a renovated Powers Park are underway! Led by South Suburban Parks and Recreation, SMLC appreciates the careful thought and consideration the planners are giving to the design. The City of Littleton and the Mile High Flood District are also involved in the formulation of the plans. Powers Park’s main purpose has been as a stormwater detention facility to minimize local flooding since the 1970s but it has had minimal park amenities. In 2022, SMLC funded a Vision Plan for the park to make it a place the neighbors will enjoy.
More information about Powers Park can be found on our Current Projects page.
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