Ketring-Gallup Park Master Plan

• Project typeParks
• Project statusPlanning
• StartSpring 2023
• CompletionFall 2024

Background

Ketring Park, Gallup Gardens, and Gallup Park (hereinafter referred to as “Ketring-Gallup Park”) comprise approximately 55.5 acres collectively around Bemis Public Library and the Littleton Museum, about a mile southeast of Historic Downtown Littleton. These parks feature passive and active spaces, Ketring Lake (also known as Gallup Reservoir), a mature tree canopy, rich vistas, public artworks, pedestrian trails, and multiple parking areas. 

Combined with a diverse stakeholder group and recommendations from the Water Resources Plan, Trail Connectivity Study and SSPRD Master Plan, this preliminary master plan addresses the identified obstacles and opportunities holistically. A pedestrian focused corridor, increased amenities and overall improved connections create the opportunity for this campus to serve as one of Littleton’s cultural cores.

Final Results

In July of 2024, city council unanimously voted to adopt the Ketring-Gallup Park Master Plan. The plan lays out a vision for a wide range of new features at Ketring Park, Gallup Park, and Gallup Gardens, as well as safety improvements to S. Gallup Street and Library Lane. Any future design and construction will be completed on a phased approach, primarily because of fiscal constraints, with a priority placed on the Cultural Core of the project. Additional elements not requiring extensive design or construction would be increasing tree canopy in Ketring Park and improving the health of existing native areas.

Final Master Plan

• View the Ketring-Gallup Park Final Master Plan(PDF, 22MB)
• (PDF, 22MB)Explore the Ketring-Gallup Park Story Map

Schedule Highlights

• June/July 2023: Initiate public and stakeholder engagement to understand current perceptions of the park
• August/September 2023: Second engagement round focused on specific improvement opportunities
• December 2023: Feedback gathered on improvement concepts
• June 2024: Preliminary master plan available for public review and commentary
• Late summer 2024: Presentation to city council and SSPRD for approval
• Fall 2024: Master Plan Report available online

Concept Alternatives

In the final round of community engagement, community members were able to view the final design of Ketring Gallup Park that included a presentation, graphics and cost estimates to reflect what was heard from the community, stakeholders, city staff and city council. The motion was approved and adopted on July 16, 2024.

Community Engagement Results

• View the results of Survey #1(PDF, 5MB) (Starting the Conversation)
• View the results of Survey #2(PDF, 4MB) (Visioning)
• View the results of Survey #3(PDF, 19MB) (Concept Alternatives) (PDF, 27MB).

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