Avoid Conflicts with Coyotes

Metro District staff is working on a number of projects around the community. This update provides the latest information on these projects. To learn more and to follow project progress, please visit highlandsranch.org and click on Project Updates. Historic Park silos

Later this month, new roofs will be installed on four barn silos that are located in the future Historic Park adjacent to the Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E Gateway Drive. The replacement roofs will help prevent any future degradation of the 80-year-old, masonry silos. Douglas County has generously partnered on the ongoing restoration of the properties surrounding the Mansion in an effort to help preserve one of the county’s historic landmarks. Plum Valley Park playground

The new playground at Plum Valley Park, 10230 Westridge Village Parkway, is currently under construction and is expected to be completed during October, weather permitting. It will replace the previous equipment that was 28 years old. Based on resident feedback, some of the features will include a playground zipline, rubber surfacing around the main play structure, swings, slides, sensory panels and a variety of climbing elements. The new design will provide a physically challenging and mentally stimulating inclusive play space that promotes social interaction. Parkway landscaping conversion demonstration sites

Last year, new landscaping designed to be more drought tolerant and lower maintenance was installed at three locations along our major roadways. We are excited to move on to the next phase of these demonstration sites – public feedback. You can share your thoughts on individual sites or the overall demonstration project through Wednesday, Oct. 13 at highlandsranch.org/ parkwayconversion. Your comments will help us to determine the next steps for this program. Central Park shade structures

The new shade structures and fabric sails over The Patio at Central Park, 1367 Central Park Drive, offer visitors a break from Colorado’s sunshine. The project was completed this summer. For information on reserving The Patio or any of our other park shelters, please visit highlandsranch.org/ reservations.

Senior Center

The board of directors, in August, approved OZ Architects to design the center. The development of schematic and conceptual designs, and site planning are underway. The senior center site is east of the Broadway/Highlands Ranch Parkway intersection on the south side of Highlands Ranch Parkway. Fly’n B Park

Metro District staff is investigating the condition of the Fly’n B House and will report back to the board of directors this fall with a final project recommendation. Pickleball courts

If you see a broken sprinkler head along the parkway, or graffiti in one of our community’s parks, do you know how to report the issue? Non-emergency issues or concerns can be reported through the form at the link below . Metro District staff will respond to the reports Monday through Friday during business hours .

highlandsranch.org/resources/report-a-concern

Learn how to avoid conflicts with coyotes

Headlines from across the country highlight the extent to which coyotes have adjusted very well to humandisturbed environments. But what can homeowners do to avoid wildlife conflicts?

Coyotes live throughout the Denver metro area yearround, and sightings in Highlands Ranch’s open space, trails and neighborhoods are common. Our close proximity to wildlife makes it important to understand animal behavior.

The Metro District offers free coyote conflict prevention home audits to help educate homeowners about coyote behavior and to point out possible attractants in their yards. During a coyote conflict prevention home audit, a Metro District park ranger or staff member will walk the homeowner’s property and point out sheltered areas, water sources and food sources that might attract coyotes. Home audits are available throughout the year and may be scheduled by calling 720-240-5919 or emailing info@highlandsranch.org.