Project Overview
The City of Boulder will begin work to improve visitor experiences and protect wildlife and plant habitats near the East Boulder Community Center as early as Monday, Jan. 6.
Planned work in the South Boulder Creek corridor near the Greenbelt Meadows neighborhood will include:
- A bridge that will link the west side trail to the east side trail system.
- A trail that will connect the Greenbelt Meadows neighborhood to the new bridge along part of the existing social trails through that area.
- Two crossings that will allow visitors pass over an area ditch.
- A visitor gathering area next to the creek. The city is planning another gathering area with benches to view the mountains to the west.
Earlier this year, OSMP removed invasive trees, which species can dominate an area and reduce biodiversity. Diverse ecosystems are critical in welcoming the regrowth of native vegetation, which provide help better-quality habitats for plants and wildlife. As part of restoration efforts, OSMP has also planted native shrubs to help support ecological restoration efforts in the sensitive creek area.
