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The City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation invited residents to help shape the identity of the new Community Recreation Center through an online survey and a community meeting. The survey gathered input on naming and visual style. On April 1, 2025, community members attended an interactive meeting at the Lincoln Park Barn, where they received project updates, shared feedback on branding elements, and explored ways to stay involved, including signing up for future construction tours. View a live recording of the presentation below.
A groundbreaking event for the new facility was held on Saturday, June 1, at Matchett Park.
City Council adopted the final plan in November of 2022. This became the basis for an April 2023 ballot initiative approved by voters that included a 0.14% sales tax increase and the debt necessary to make the facility a reality. Community engagement over the course of several decades including meetings, presentations, focus groups, and opportunities for input has resulted in the final design of the new Community Recreation Center.
Barker Rinker Seacat, the lead architect headed up the design team that included many local engineers and architects, was selected after a Request for Proposals (RFP) was distributed in 2023. The group used the concept design from the 2022 CRC plan as the basis for design incorporating the public feedback provided over the years. Following the public engagement session last fall, the design is complete and will be presented to the community on April 30, 2024.
The other important aspect of the project is process of identifying the Construction Manager/General Contractor which was conducted through another RFP resulting in the selection of FCI. FCI will provide cost estimating to keep the project on budget, they will manage the groundbreaking this summer, and they will oversee approximately two years of construction. The approximate grand opening of the Grand Junction Community Recreation Center is scheduled for mid-2026.
The City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation invited residents to help shape the identity of the new Community Recreation Center through an online survey and a community meeting. The survey gathered input on naming and visual style. On April 1, 2025, community members attended an interactive meeting at the Lincoln Park Barn, where they received project updates, shared feedback on branding elements, and explored ways to stay involved, including signing up for future construction tours. View a live recording of the presentation below.
A groundbreaking event for the new facility was held on Saturday, June 1, at Matchett Park.
City Council adopted the final plan in November of 2022. This became the basis for an April 2023 ballot initiative approved by voters that included a 0.14% sales tax increase and the debt necessary to make the facility a reality. Community engagement over the course of several decades including meetings, presentations, focus groups, and opportunities for input has resulted in the final design of the new Community Recreation Center.
Barker Rinker Seacat, the lead architect headed up the design team that included many local engineers and architects, was selected after a Request for Proposals (RFP) was distributed in 2023. The group used the concept design from the 2022 CRC plan as the basis for design incorporating the public feedback provided over the years. Following the public engagement session last fall, the design is complete and will be presented to the community on April 30, 2024.
The other important aspect of the project is process of identifying the Construction Manager/General Contractor which was conducted through another RFP resulting in the selection of FCI. FCI will provide cost estimating to keep the project on budget, they will manage the groundbreaking this summer, and they will oversee approximately two years of construction. The approximate grand opening of the Grand Junction Community Recreation Center is scheduled for mid-2026.
The Community Recreation Center is moving into another exciting phase to prepare for opening including marketing materials, signage and branding look. We appreciate everyone who has engaged with us in the process so far and we invite you to continue to share your thoughts and feedback through two upcoming opportunities:
Interactive Community Meeting: Join Parks & Recreation staff and consultants on Tuesday, April 1, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Barn (910 N. 12th Street) to hear project updates, participate in engaging feedback activities and sign up for upcoming construction tours.
Your voice matters in creating your new community epicenter!
If you prefer to complete a physical survey, please visit the Parks & Recreation office at 1340 Gunnison Ave.
Thank you!
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The Community Recreation Center (CRC) Plan from 2022 had envisioned an outdoor facilities phase dependent on grants. If funded, it would be built concurrently with the CRC construction, which voters thankfully approved in the April 2023 election. The outdoor facilities phase includes an artificial turf field, the first of many to be built at Matchett. This would allow year-round field sport use including soccer, lacrosse and football. A playground would also be provided that, in contrast to the CRC which requires an admission fee, would be free for all to use. The final components include the Burkey Park Shelter and an overflow parking area. The CRC, along with these outdoor facilities if funded, will be built at the same time the CRC is constructed. Please take a few minutes and share your feedback including giving the City guidance on exactly what you would want to see with a Matchett Playground.
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En el plan del Centro de Recreación Comunitario (CRC) de 2022 se había previsto una fase de instalaciones al aire libre dependiente del financiamiento de subvenciones. Si se obtenía el financiamiento, se iban a construir de manera simultánea con el CRC, lo cual los votantes afortunadamente aprobaron en las elecciones de abril de 2023. La fase de instalaciones al aire libre incluye un campo de césped artificial, el primero de muchos que se construirán en Matchett. Esto permitiría la práctica de deportes de campo durante todo el año, incluyendo fútbol, lacrosse y fútbol americano. También se proporcionaría una zona de juegos que, a diferencia del CRC que requiere una tarifa de admisión, sería de uso gratuito para todos. Los componentes finales incluyen el refugio de Burkey Park y un área de estacionamientos secundarios. Si estas instalaciones al aire libre reciben financiamiento, se construirán al mismo tiempo que el CRC. Por favor dedique unos minutos y comparta sus comentarios y opiniones, incluyendo orientar al municipio sobre qué le gustaría ver exactamente en una zona de juegos de Matchett.
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Public Design Meeting for CRC, Sept. 19, 2023
Public Design Meeting for community members to provide input on concept for CRC.
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CRC Final Design Presentation
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June 26, 2024, Matchett Park Subdivision Planning Meeting
A subdivision prior to development requires a public meeting to speak directly to the subdivision process. This video recording provides the information on the subdivision, but not necessarily detail on the Community Recreation Center development itself. For detail on the CRC final design that was presented to the community on April 29, 2024, click here for a video of that presentation.
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Measure 1A Passed on April 2022 Ballot
Community Recreation Center has finished this stage
The Community Recreation Center Measure 1A passed on the April 2022 Ballot.
Phase 1 Review: Site Location - June 2022
Community Recreation Center has finished this stage
After review, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) made a unanimous recommendation to City Council to pursue Matchett Park as the location for the potential Community Recreation Center (CRC). City Council then approved Matchett Park as the potential location.
Phase 2 Review: Funding Sources and Facility Components - July 2022
Community Recreation Center has finished this stage
In the Community Recreation Center Funding Presentation (PDF) two options were presented, a $55M option at approximately 65,000 square feet in size and a second option at $70M and approximately 83,000 square feet in size.
Phase 3 Review: Design and Operational Plan - September 2022
Community Recreation Center has finished this stage
Included in the Design and Operational Plan Presentation (PDF) was location, funding sources, and operations components such as staffing, cost recovery, fees for admission, and hours of operations among other elements.
Final CRC Plan - November 2022
Community Recreation Center has finished this stage
Community Recreation Center Public Design Meeting - September 2023
Community Recreation Center is currently at this stage
The City of Grand Junction will hold a public forum on the Community Recreation Center design on Tuesday, September 19 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Barn, 12th Street, south of North Avenue.