It’s a true blessing to be living in Durango during these times. We have beautiful scenery, great warm spring/summer weather, and access to the great outdoors close by. But what, exactly, is open, and what is closed? We aim to help!
Here is an update of current In-Town outdoor closures/openings from the City Of Durango:
- City of Durango open space, parks and trails are OPEN.
- Residents are encouraged to continue hiking, biking, and running, however, you must maintain the legally-mandated safe distance of six feet or more from others while participating in outdoor recreation.
- The skate park, playgrounds, picnic areas, and other similar public gathering areas are CLOSED.
So we still have access to the following parks:
- Fanto Park (Not Playground or Swing Set)
- Schneider Park (Not Skatepark, Picnic Tables, or Facilities)
- Off of W 9th St. and Roosa Ave.
- Durango Off-Leash Dog Park
- West Side of US 160 & 550
- South Santarita Park (Not Playground)
- Santa Rita Dr. Durango, CO, 81301
- Buckley Park
- Between 12th and 13th St off of Main Ave
- Iris Park
- Off of W 12th St and Veteran’s Way
- Rotary Park
- Off of E 15th St and E 2nd Ave
- Fassbinder Park (Not Playground)
- W 17th St and W 2nd Ave
- Claire Viles Park (Not Playground)
- E Park ave and E 18th St
- Folsom Park (No Playground or Courts)
- Folsom Pl
- Memorial Park Phase 1
- E 2nd Ave and E 32nd St
- Memorial Park Phase 2
- Off of Rio Vista Circle along Animas River
Also, the following trail systems and wilderness parks are still open for hiking and biking:
- Animas River Trail
- Horse Gulch
- Animas Mountain
- Twin Buttes
- Dalla Mountain Park
- Overend Mountain Park
- Grandview Ridge
- Rim Trail
- Junction Creek / Colorado Trail
For more info on our local trails: https://co-durango.civicplus.com/555/Trails
These facilities are still Closed:
- Durango Community Recreation Center
- Chapman Hill
- Durango Gymnastics
- Lake Nighthorse
- City park playgrounds and picnic areas (shelters)
- Skatepark in Schneider Park
- School District 9R Grounds and Tennis Courts
- Fort Lewis College Grounds and Tennis Courts
- Oxbow Park (For construction)
Please stay safe out there! We’re all in this together.
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