Smoky Hill Metropolitan District Projects And Work Completed Or In Progress In 2022

• Pool replastered and tile repaired
• Pool leak found and fixed
• Pool planter demolished to make way for shade shelter
• Pool kiddie pool fence removed and updated (scheduled for November)
• Pool diving boards replaced and diving board stands updated
• Pool emergency exits brought up to fire code and secured
• Added 4 late closings at the pool so pool guests could enjoy later hours
• New and improved pool ID card system in place
• Emergency Grant secured to provide funds to hire/retain lifeguards
• Big Sandy Park amenities completed:  fitness stations, shade shelter & tables, cornhole game, concrete chess table & chairs
• Grant secured for Crestline Park court upgrade to include multi-use court.  Work set to begin in November-January timeframe.
• Ten new Trees planted at Goldrush Park,, including 5 as Eagle Scout Project and 5 new shade trees.
• Test plots planted at Goldrush Park to study park soil conditions and implement turf rehabilitation
• Clubhouse parking lot resurfaced and re-striped
• Retaining wall added between pool and courts at clubhouse to prevent erosion damage to pool deck
• Clubhouse concrete steps replaced and handrails added to meet ADA compliance guidelines
• Additional security camera added to clubhouse/pool area
• Clubhouse refrigerator repaired
• Park irrigation pump repairs completed for all parks
• Tree survey completed by licensed arborist; recommendations made for trimming, removal and replacement
• Tower Road weed control project approved for November 2022
• Park entrance fencing replaced and updated
• Snow removal contract for Smoky Hill (Clubhouse) Park, Crestline and Big Sandy Park walkways, clubhouse parking lot and Telluride Street sidewalks approved and awarded.
• Big Rock Park backstop project approved to move it for better placement and to make that playing field safer and suitable for use
• Big Sandy Park fencing project approved to provide a fence along Smoky Hill Road for safety and sound abatement
• All parks now have assigned addresses to enable emergency responders to find the parks if needed