Monthly Mainstreet Construction Update Meetings (Coffee with Chris)
Join the Town of Parker and the on-site Mainstreet Construction project manager on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. at the 20 Mile Coffee Shop on Mainstreet for a monthly project update meeting. This meeting is open to all local businesses and residents.
Bring your questions! Complimentary coffee will be provided.Update for Sept. 26, 2008:
Next week, the contractor will continue the removal and replacement of the curb, gutter and sidewalk on the south side of Mainstreet from the east side of the Parker Mainstreet Center to or through the East Victorian intersection. They will also continue to place the sidewalk on the south side of Mainstreet between Pikes Peak and East Victorian. They will place the drain that carries storm water across the sidewalk on the east side of the Sage building and begin working on the remainder of the lateral sidewalk drains in front of Parker Station. While this work is underway, traffic will continue to be shifted in the morning and the evening as they have been for the past week.
Beginning on Friday, Oct. 3, removal of the existing concrete paving in the East Victorian intersection will begin. Once the removal has been completed, they will begin placement of the new concrete pavement throughout the intersection on Saturday. This work will require that the intersection be completely closed through the weekend, until Monday morning, Oct. 6 after the concrete has gained enough strength to allow travel across it.
ALL of Mainstreet traffic will be diverted to the following detours:
Westbound traffic from East Mainstreet, wanting to use Mainstreet, will be detoured to Sommerset Lane from Pine Drive to Victorian Drive then back to west bound Mainstreet.
East bound Mainstreet traffic will be detoured from West Victorian Drive to Sommerset Lane, to Pine Drive.
Northbound Pikes Peak traffic will only be able to go westbound on Mainstreet.
There will be traffic control devices and flagging personnel in the area during working hours to assist vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Please be aware that the flagging personnel are there for your safety. Please be courteous and respectful as you pass through the project.
The lighting contractor will be working in the Pikes Peak intersection placing the two signal poles on the south side of the intersection, and the mast arms for the traffic signals across the intersection. They may also hang some traffic signals at that time.
If you are driving or walking in the construction area, please be aware of all the equipment and workers in the immediate construction area, and proceed with extreme caution.
Restricted parking areas along Mainstreet will continue on both sides of the street as the construction activities go on. Please continue parking in outlying areas or parking lots.
The sidewalk in the park area, along the north side of Mainstreet at O'Brien Park and on both sides of west Victorian is still somewhat restricted. If you are in the park, please stay on the park (north) side of the orange safety fence for your own safety. Please be very cautious when crossing Mainstreet, and if driving through Mainstreet, watch for pedestrians.
Thank you in advance for your patience during this important project.
Thursday, September 25
Thursday, September 18
Q&A for Parker Colorado Fall 2008
Q & A
Ok folks, here is a spot you can post questions, thoughts and comments for us to ponder.
Ok folks, here is a spot you can post questions, thoughts and comments for us to ponder.
Tuesday, September 16
Mike Bard Holiday Baseball Camp!
From the Town of Parker Recreation
"The teaming up of the Parker Fieldhouse and baseball instructor Mike Bard has provided an amazing opportunity for kids from Parker and beyond. The indoor facility allows youth to get field time during the winter. 100,000 square feet of sports turf, cages and other surfaces will be available to Mike's staff and the campers.
The 2007 Parker Holiday Camp was a great success, and the interest in the 2008 camp began immediately after last year's camp was over. "We (Mike Bard Baseball) get several emails a day asking to be informed about the 2008 Holiday Camp in Parker. It's amazing how word has spread so quickly among the baseball circles. People are not only coming from all over the state of Colorado, but also from nearby states like Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming."
Phillip, a dad of a 2007 camper from Parker, had this to say about the camp: "I tell everyone I know in baseball about this camp. It was amazing to me that my boys could actually get winded at a baseball camp. Everything went so smoothly, the boys went from station to station, with no time to stand around or goof off. To me it was like the kids got two weeks of practice and instruction in just two days."
Mike's staff will include enough coaches to have one coach for every 10 campers. The quality of the instruction is very one-on-one, with adjustments being made according to the needs of the child. Kerrick, age 11, was at the camp last year. "My favorite coach was Clint Barmes. He really taught us how to stay back on the ball. He was also very nice.and funny." Brawna, a mom from Franktown, says "it's an ideal Christmas gift for the ultimate baseball lover," and says her son and his friends will be the first ones to sign up again this year when registration opens.
This year's Holiday Baseball Camp will be held at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive, on Dec. 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Baseball players ages six to 18 can register for camp online at www.ParkerRec.com. Click the online registration icon and search with keywords Holiday Baseball. Registration fees are $195 for Parker residents, $215 for non-residents.
For more information on the Holiday Baseball Camp, call Errin Reese at 303.805.6308. Information and a mail-in registration form are also available at www.MikeBardBaseball.com.
"The teaming up of the Parker Fieldhouse and baseball instructor Mike Bard has provided an amazing opportunity for kids from Parker and beyond. The indoor facility allows youth to get field time during the winter. 100,000 square feet of sports turf, cages and other surfaces will be available to Mike's staff and the campers.
The 2007 Parker Holiday Camp was a great success, and the interest in the 2008 camp began immediately after last year's camp was over. "We (Mike Bard Baseball) get several emails a day asking to be informed about the 2008 Holiday Camp in Parker. It's amazing how word has spread so quickly among the baseball circles. People are not only coming from all over the state of Colorado, but also from nearby states like Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming."
Phillip, a dad of a 2007 camper from Parker, had this to say about the camp: "I tell everyone I know in baseball about this camp. It was amazing to me that my boys could actually get winded at a baseball camp. Everything went so smoothly, the boys went from station to station, with no time to stand around or goof off. To me it was like the kids got two weeks of practice and instruction in just two days."
Mike's staff will include enough coaches to have one coach for every 10 campers. The quality of the instruction is very one-on-one, with adjustments being made according to the needs of the child. Kerrick, age 11, was at the camp last year. "My favorite coach was Clint Barmes. He really taught us how to stay back on the ball. He was also very nice.and funny." Brawna, a mom from Franktown, says "it's an ideal Christmas gift for the ultimate baseball lover," and says her son and his friends will be the first ones to sign up again this year when registration opens.
This year's Holiday Baseball Camp will be held at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive, on Dec. 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Baseball players ages six to 18 can register for camp online at www.ParkerRec.com. Click the online registration icon and search with keywords Holiday Baseball. Registration fees are $195 for Parker residents, $215 for non-residents.
For more information on the Holiday Baseball Camp, call Errin Reese at 303.805.6308. Information and a mail-in registration form are also available at www.MikeBardBaseball.com.
Mainstreet Construction... Will it EVER end??
And exactly how much are we paying for this??? And who decided we would??? Leave your rants here to share with the rest of us who are frustrated by not being able to get to the businesses we know and love... I could barely get into the Parker Day Spa yesterday due to the blocked street on mainstreet, the tree branch down in the middle of Pikes Peak, and then the construction guys from the giant victorian office building blocking the other side of the road?? Anyone else a little miffed??
Friday, September 5
Parker Fieldhouse Receives Architectural Awards
"Chosen from among 89 outstanding projects that appeared in the June 2008 Architectural Showcase issue of Athletic Business magazine, the Parker Fieldhouse has been selected as a 2008 Facility of Merit. This award recognizes 10 state-of-the-art sports, wellness or recreation facilities each year from a pool of projects that includes municipal and YMCA recreation center, health and wellness facilities, as well as collegiate and professional sports venues. For recreation and sports facilities, this is the single most prestigious award available! The Town of Parker will be presented with this coveted award at the Athletic Business annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, in December.
The Parker Fieldhouse is located at 18700 E. Plaza Drive. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Daily admission is $5 for adults and $4 for youth three to 14 and adults 62 and older. Amenities include indoor turf, indoor Sport Court rink, gymnasium, climbing wall, batting cages and fitness loft with running/walking track. For daily venue schedules or more information call 303.805.6300."
The Parker Fieldhouse is located at 18700 E. Plaza Drive. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Daily admission is $5 for adults and $4 for youth three to 14 and adults 62 and older. Amenities include indoor turf, indoor Sport Court rink, gymnasium, climbing wall, batting cages and fitness loft with running/walking track. For daily venue schedules or more information call 303.805.6300."
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