Parks, Open Space & Trails Committee (POST)

About POST​​ 

The POST Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Basalt Town Council for the planning of parks, trails, open space, and related projects.   ​

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​Current Projects

​1. Old Pond Park - Trail and habitat improvements.  Construction work is being wrapped up which will finish the west end of the park.
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​2. Arbaney Park - Pool, playground, public restroom, pool energy efficiency improvements and other improvements to be phased in over time.
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​3. Giving Garden - Development of policies for donations to Town Parks in lieu of bench and art donations.
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​4. Basalt River Park - In anticipation of the Town acquiring an additional acre of parkland, POST is gearing up for a planning process which will actively include Town Council.
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​5. Pitkin County Whitewater Park - POST is following Pitkin County's progress on the Whitewater Park design and will provide input as needed.
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Documents

     - The POST Committee created a sign program for the Town's parks that was formally adopted by the Town Council in 2015. 
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​     - POST also created the Basalt Area Parks, Open Space and Trails Master Plan that was adopted by the Town Council in 2013. 
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​     - Current POST working documents include Town Map A and Map B.
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​Membership

Although there is no official designated number, the POST Committee typically has between 5 and 7 members.  Eligible parties must reside within the Town's limits.  Please contact the Town's Planning Department if you are interested in learning more about the POST Committee or membership.​