Thank You!

To the 155 Volunteers at the 41st Town Clean Up Day

The community's volunteer spirit was on full display for the 41st Annual Town Clean Up Day, and 155 volunteers participated - despite the wet weather. In total, approximately 220 bags of trash and recycling were collected from the numbered Village parking lots, roadways, trails, and other various locations around the Village, and our community is much cleaner after the day of hard work.

Thank you to the community members who rolled up their sleeves and volunteered to help keep Snowmass Village beautiful.

A special thank you to Alpine Bank, Snowmass Village Rotary Club, and Clark's Market who sponsored the event, provided lunch and prizes to volunteers.

First Impressions

Master Planning the Snowmass Village Entryway

Last winter, the Snowmass Village Town Council adopted a new master plan for the Town Park entryway. The document was assembled after a years-long process of gathering community input, and it identifies the main priorities for the entryway area. In addition to serving it's current purpose as a park and ride, the master plan calls for enhancements to the wetlands, the Rodeo grounds, softball fields, the pond, playgrounds, trail access, and more.

This month, survey crews have been on site to begin laying out the area for improvements and some of the conceptual designs within the document are being finalized. Town staff will then revisit the proposed projects with Town Council to determine what improvements should be a priority this summer and for the initial phases of construction. Although it is the Town's largest park at just over 22 acres, Town staff have described the process as trying to fit "10 pounds into a 5 pound sack."

"We're excited to be making progress. Town Park is not only our community's front door, it is the cornerstone of recreation for all of our residents and guests," stated Andy Worline, Parks, Recreation, and Trails Director. "We couldn't be happier to be getting started."

Worline encourages community members to take a look at the plan themselves and provide feedback, if they haven't already. The master plan, although already adopted by Town Council, leaves a lot to the imagination and a lot of the designs will be finalized throughout the different proposed construction packages. "We still have a lot of homework to do," Worline added.

You can find the Town Park master plan online at snowmassrecreation.com.

TOSV public works employees in work truck

TOSV Local Spotlight

Public Works Employees Shaun LeeKing and Johnny Aragon were featured in the May 26 edition of the Snowmass Sun

For two public works employees who spend most of their day on the roads of Snowmass Village, locals Shaun LeeKing and Johnny Aragon sure do appreciate the short commute that comes with living in town. Both of them consider it a perk to living in the town where they work — but there’s more to it than that.

“Snowmass, it’s great. The air quality, the convenience of the mountain, and the free shuttle serves to get around which is really nice,” Aragon said during a joint interview with Leeking near Two Creeks on May 21.

“I love the simple living, you know? Easy living so to speak, simple living,” LeeKing added. “And I like having my family right here with me in the town I work in, which is rare for most people.”

Read the full article at aspentimes.com.

The Return of Summer Music

1st Thursday Night Concert Scheduled for June 10th

It's official. Free Thursday night concerts will be returning to Fanny Hill this summer, beginning Thursday, June 10th.

After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town is pleased to announce the return of the local's favorite, complete with 12 Thursday concerts and one bonus Saturday concert for the 4th of July. The final concert of the summer will take place on Thursday, August 26th.

Due to construction, parking in the numbered Village lots this summer is expected to be extremely limited. Please use the Town Park park-n-ride and ride the Village Shuttle.

The concert lineup will be made available soon. Find concert details and more summer event offerings online at gosnowmass.com.

More Room to Play

Sky Mountain and North Mesa Trails Now Open

The Sky Mountain, North Rim, and Seven Star trails re-opened to the public earlier this month after their annual seasonal wildlife closures. Burnt Mountain Area trails remain closed to the public until June 27th, but the Snowmass Mountain gondola will open for the summer season on Monday, June 21st.

TOSV trail conditions, updates, and closures are posted online regularly for you to be in the know before you head out for your hike or ride. Find the latest trail conditions at snowmassrecreation.com.

Input Wanted

2021 Sky Mountain Park Management Plan Updates

Pitkin County Open Space and Trails is updating the management plan that provides the vision for managing the popular open space - Sky Mountain Park.

Please use the link below to share your thoughts. The survey will be open through June 16.

Sky Mountain Survey...

Trail Maps Ready for Summer

2021 Editions of TOSV Maps Now Available

The 2021 TOSV trail maps include the newly built Hawk Ridge Trail and updated wildlife closure dates. You can pick up a copy for FREE at the Recreation Center, Town Park Station, or at Town Hall.

TOSV Trails...

Village Shuttle Summer Schedules

Summer schedules begin Friday, June 4th

Mark your calendar and be prepared. The Village Shuttle switches to summer operating schedules on Friday, June 4th. Preview summer routes and schedules online at Villageshuttle.com.

Don't forget your mask! Face coverings are still required on all shuttles and RFTA buses.

Routes & Schedules...

Independence Pass Open

Highway 82 Pass Open for Summer Season

After weeks of rockfall mitigation and snow removal work, Independence Pass has opened for the summer season. Vehicles over 35 feet in length are prohibited, and motorists should still be wary of spring snow storms that can close the pass at anytime.

You can check the latest road conditions and closures online at cotrip.org.