Oro Valley Welcomes Your Input on Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Plan
The Town of Oro Valley is inviting residents to share their thoughts on the draft design for the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve. This plan is a result of extensive community input gathered from meetings held between October 4, 2022, and January 20. The dedicated team from Sites Southwest has worked hard to incorporate your ideas and suggestions.
The draft design not only highlights existing features but also proposes exciting new additions. Imagine a demonstration garden, a special area for stargazing, and beautiful constructed wetlands. Interested in seeing the details? You can check out the draft concept design here. Have feedback? Feel free to email your thoughts to Liz Cole at [email protected] by February 10.
After gathering community feedback, the first draft of the Master Plan will be shared with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) on February 21, followed by a review with the Town Council on March 15. There will be further opportunities to provide input at these meetings. The final draft is expected to be presented to PRAB on April 18 and to the Town Council on May 3. To keep up with the entire planning process, including schedules and documents, visit Oro Valley’s website and search for VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE.
ABOUT VISTOSO TRAILS NATURE PRESERVE
The Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve is a wonderful addition to Oro Valley, offering a serene space for walking, biking, and birdwatching. This beautiful area was formerly the Vistoso Golf Course, which the town acquired in summer 2022. Visitors can enjoy a 6.2-mile path that meanders through the preserve, offering stunning views of the Catalina and Tortolita mountains, a variety of desert plants, and abundant wildlife. The Preserve is open from dawn to dusk, with temporary parking available at 945 W. Vistoso Highlands Drive.
Sources
– Draft Concept Design PDF
– Oro Valley’s Website for Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve