Guercio Field Revitalization Project

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Project has concluded.

The Nederland Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Advisory Board was awarded funding through Great Outdoor Colorado's (GOCO) Resilient Communities Program. GOCO grants are focused on the needs that have emerged in response to the pandemic within the context of their five program values:

  • Resource conservation
  • Outdoor stewardship
  • Community vitality
  • Equitable access
  • Youth connections

Using this grant, the Town of Nederland is working to restore and revitalize the trail and fields around Guercio and Barker reservoir.

Project Overview

Through the funding awarded by the GOCO Program, the Town of Nederland has envisioned revitalizing not only Guercio Field, but the surrounding area into a much-needed recreational and natural space. Despite the large amount of wilderness and mountain trails that surround Nederland, there is very few opportunities for recreation within Town. With this project, Nederland looks to create another recreational outdoor space for the community.

New trails will be built around the field, and old trails will be expanded. Benches, picnic tables, and interactive musical equipment will be placed around the trails, and natural vegetation will be planted. Interpretative signage will be placed at trailheads to give residents and visitors alike a better understanding of Guercio Field's History and the local ecology.

The Nederland Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Advisory Board was awarded funding through Great Outdoor Colorado's (GOCO) Resilient Communities Program. GOCO grants are focused on the needs that have emerged in response to the pandemic within the context of their five program values:

  • Resource conservation
  • Outdoor stewardship
  • Community vitality
  • Equitable access
  • Youth connections

Using this grant, the Town of Nederland is working to restore and revitalize the trail and fields around Guercio and Barker reservoir.

Project Overview

Through the funding awarded by the GOCO Program, the Town of Nederland has envisioned revitalizing not only Guercio Field, but the surrounding area into a much-needed recreational and natural space. Despite the large amount of wilderness and mountain trails that surround Nederland, there is very few opportunities for recreation within Town. With this project, Nederland looks to create another recreational outdoor space for the community.

New trails will be built around the field, and old trails will be expanded. Benches, picnic tables, and interactive musical equipment will be placed around the trails, and natural vegetation will be planted. Interpretative signage will be placed at trailheads to give residents and visitors alike a better understanding of Guercio Field's History and the local ecology.

Project has concluded.

  • Tree & Bush Planting Update

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    Today, the Parks team, along with members of the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Advisory Board and other volunteers, planted a number of resilient plants along the walking path around the field.

    Some of the plants include: White Snowberry, Wood's Rose, Dwarf Blue Rabbitbrush, Silver Sagebrush, and Golden Currant. Thanks to all the community members that came out to help get all the plants in their new homes!

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  • Hydroseeding Update

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    On the week of May 18th, The Nederland Parks Department began hydroseeding the freshly tilled Guercio Field. This is a slow, delicate process to get new grass to take root and become strong enough to winter over.


    Nederland Parks Department Spraying Guercio Field with hydroseed


    While the seeding takes root, the Nederland Parks Department asks that we stay off the field. Walking through it could kill the seedlings before they have a chance to take hold.

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