title - the facts about the recreation center

New activity spaces include a gymnastics/zero gravity gym, a second group fitness room and a Senior Center.


title - the cost of the recreation center

The Board is looking at the scope of the Rec Center and options for decreasing cost of construction to lower the tax burden for citizens.


Seniors enjoy water aerobics in the pool

Affordable Fitness and Recreation in the Mid Valley.

Crown Mountain
Park & Recreation
0020 Eagle County Drive, Suite F
El Jebel, Colorado 81623
970-963-6030
crownmountain@sopris.net


The current proposal under consideration calls for the Rec Center to be funded by a $25 million voter-approved bond issue and voter-approved 2.5 mill levy to pay for operations and maintenance.

The cost of construction and operations of the Mid-Valley Rec Center were arrived at using a careful analysis of similar centers and making conservative estimates of construction and operational costs. Funding streams from membership and usage fees were also estimated, based on up-to-date figures at local recreation centers and on the real expenses and operational subsidies associated with comparable facilities. Although they are based on careful analysis, costs and income are estimates pending final construction and actual operations.


  • The Crown Mountain Board has until the end of August to decide whether to place the Recreation Center question on the November 2013 ballot. That question would request approval of a $25 million construction bond and a 2.5 mill levy increase for Recreation Center Operations and Maintenance.

  • Total estimated cost to taxpayers in the Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District would be just $3.32/month for the $25M construction bond and $1.66/month for the 2.5 Mills for O&M, per $100,000 assessed home value. ($4.98/month per $100K home).


There are approximately 7,000 residents in the Crown Mountain Park and Recreation District. It encompasses many neighborhoods from Blue Lake to Missouri Heights through Willits and Basalt (old town) to Old Snowmass and the Capital Creek Valley.

Click here for a map of the District (PDF 1.0 MB).
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