Community Information

This page includes information about projects, facilities, people, places, and things that might be of interest to a resident of, or visitor to, Estes Park. Some pages, like the one titled  “Where do I ...?,” might have specific appeal to a new resident of our area while other pages, like the ongoing historical museum exhibit updates described on our “Historical Museum” pages might be useful to any resident who wanted to keep up with the changing exhibit schedule. We even have a “comments” page for you to use if you have a question, or would like to comment on this web site, or would just like to make a suggestion. We have a community services phone directory. And, finally, you can conduct a word search of this entire web site. We hope you find these sources of information useful!

Calendar of Events
The Town, as well as others, sponsor special events and community events that are staged throughout the year. These special events are of interest to our residents as well as our visitors. Now you can keep track of all the special events in the Estes Park area in one convenient, searchable spot: the Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau web site. The calendar also includes contact information so you can get event information as specific as you want.

EPURA Blight Study
In January 2007, Terrance Ware Associates was retained to conduct an independent study  within the Town of Estes Park in order to make a recommendation as to whether the survey region contains characteristics of a blighted area as defined by Colorado Urban Renewal Law, Colorado Revised Statute 31-25-103(2).  An Analysis of Existing Conditions Relating to Blight can be viewed at the Estes Park Public Library, or on-line.  Please be advised that the files are large and may take a substantial amount of time to load. 

Estes Park Parking Study
Republic Parking System of Denver, Colorado conducted a parking study during the summer of 2005.  The final results and recommendations are included in this document.

Performance Park
Take a look at this performer's favorite venue just past the west end of Downtown Estes Park! Performance Park was completed in the spring of 2003 by Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority.

Citizen's Information Academy
The Citizen's Information Academy for 2008 has been canceled.   Town will offer participation in 2009.  For more information click here.

Estes Park Pride Awards
The Estes Park Pride Awards were created in 2005 as a means for the Town of Estes Park to provide special recognition to members of its citizenry.  Community members are nominated for their service to Estes Park and honored as:  Teacher of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Business Person of the Year.  In addition, an Estes Park High School Student Pride Scholarship is awarded to a deserving graduating senior.  2008 Award recipients were:

Awards were presented on April 22nd at the Town of Estes Park Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.  The scholarship was presented at Estes Park High School's Award Ceremony on May 14th.

Town Flag on sale - now available
The winning flag design was the green background with the round seal portraying the bighorn sheep with the words TOWN OF ESTES PARK and 1917 to represent the 100th anniversary.  The flag is available to purchase at the Estes Park Museum, located at 200 4th Street or by calling at 586-6256.  An order form is available at this link or online at http://estesnet.com/Museum/Store/   Museum Hours: May 1-October 31-Monday – Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5 and November 1-April 30 Friday – Saturday 10-5, Sunday 1-5.

Supporters of the Performing Arts
Help in building a Performing Arts Center for Estes Park.  Check out all the information at their website: www.EstesParkTheater.com.

Economic Development Impact Study
One of the Town Board's seven goals for the 2004-2006 is the creation of an economic development strategy.  As Part of this process, the Town contracted with RRC Consultants, Inc. 2006 to provide data based on economic indicators involving population, retail/food/lodging and comparison data with similar communities.   An Advisory Council was appointed click here for contact information link.

A Special District Economic Futures Meeting was held Nov 1, 2006 at Town Hall Board Room. The Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees, Estes Park Special District Board Members, Citizen Information Academy (CIA) Graduates, Estes Park Economic Advisory Council (EP2017) and the Rocky Mountain National Park met to share the EP2017 Team Vision for Economic Sustainability and discuss implications.

The Group discussed issues to help identify a strategy and action items building an understanding to develop a shared Vision. The attached presentation link, Vision recommendation link and Support Resource form link, will continue to encourage participation from the community in assisting with Estes Park Sustainability.

Childcare Survey
The Town of Estes Park conducted a survey to help the community identify existing gaps in the child care system. The community met on May 21st at the Estes Park Conference Center (Holiday Inn) at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the survey results and provided open dialogue to identify steps that might be taken to address the needs. Download the survey results.

Visitor Information Center and the  Estes Park Convention & Visitors Bureau
This new Town department combined the Business Development, Advertising, Special Events, and Conference Services and Sales departments, and added a new Visitors Services department before moving to, and assuming operational responsibility for the Visitors Information Center at 500 Big Thompson Ave. You can contact the Visitors Center at the URL above or by calling 970-577-9900 or 1-800-44-ESTES. This is also the link for Visitor Information

Yuletime Lighting Contest Christmas 2007
The Town of Estes Park's Third Annual Yuletime Lighting Contest sponsored by the Town of Estes Park, the Ambassadors and the Estes Park News.  The lighting contest is open to all residents of the Estes Valley and a fun event that will brighten up our community.  Please attend the Jan. 8th presentation to winners.  Click here for the 2007 winning photos

Honors, awards, and other good stuff
Not that we're bragging, but we live in such a spectacular place surrounded by such wonderful people, that we get honors, awards, and other good stuff. If you want to learn more, click on the link.

Estes Park Maps
Check out our map of Estes Park showing major roads, city parks, Lake Estes Bike Trail, golf courses, hospital, Estes Park Conference Center, Stanley Park Fairgrounds, area rivers and lakes, and many other features. There is also a downtown parking map, and an interactive map with which you can map out your trip to or from Estes Park on this same page.

Where Do I ...?
Here are contact numbers for public and private agencies, even a few commercial businesses where you can get answers to your questions.

Media Relations Contact Information
The Town of Estes Park has a Public Relations Office as well as Media Relations Program. If you need information on Estes Park, click on this link to determine which one you should contact.

Newsletter
Read the latest issue of our Town Newsletter "The Bugle."  You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the newsletter. If you don't have Reader on your computer, you can download it by clicking on the Adobe link above.

2006 Annual Report
To view the 2006 Town of Estes Park Annual Report click here.

Live Web Cam
Take a look at current outdoor conditions from our web cam located at the Visitors Information Center at the east end of downtown.

Community Profile
The Estes Park Community Profile provides a wide array of quantified information ranging from Age of Residents to Utilities. It also includes the monthly average temps and precipitation.

History of Estes Park
This one page history is an executive summary of the last millennia in Estes Park.

Estes Park's Sister City
Located in northwestern Costa Rica, the Monteverde district consists of three adjacent communities, Cerro Plano, Santa Elena and Monteverde, generally known together as Monteverde. The population is about 5000. Learn more inside! 

20th Anniversary of the Lawn Lake Flood
July 15, 1982, the dam at Lawn Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park collapsed, killing three campers, and causing over $31 million in damages along Fall River and in downtown Estes Park. Various ceremonies and displays will be conducted around the valley to commemorate this tragedy. Click on this link for the story.  

Knoll Citizen's Advisory Council
Town of Estes Park with the help of the Estes Valley Land Trust has completed the purchase of the Knoll-Willow Property. The Knoll Citizen's Advisory Council was appointed at the Town Board's April 23, 2002 meeting to develop a Master Plan for the property that will be consistent with the Open Space Conservation Easement that is now in place. Click the link above for upcoming meeting dates and times, and minutes from previous meetings. The final project plan was adopted by the Town Board in February of 2004.

PaCK
Estes Park Parents and Community for Kids, Inc is a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation that sponsors programs and activities for our community youth and their parents or guardians.

Estes Valley Transportation Alternatives Study
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County joined forces to undertake a planning effort to evaluate existing and future transportation issues in Estes Park and the surrounding County. The results of that study and recommendations are posted here.

Senior Center
The Estes Park Senior Center is located adjacent to the Estes Park Area Historical Museum, with a spectacular view of the majestic Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park and Lake Estes here in the valley. Visitors are welcome, and can join the regulars for a meal if arranged in advance.

Town Job Openings
The Town of Estes Park occasionally has seasonal and full time job openings. Click on the link above for contact information.

Estes Park Historical Museum
The Estes Park Area Historical Museum was founded by volunteers in 1962. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit local history for visitors and residents.

Order the Town's Holiday Ornament
Proceeds from sales go to the town's Helping Hands Fund, a reserve used to help people in need.

Feedback and Comments Form
If you have a question, or would like to comment on this web site, or would just like to make a suggestion, please use our Feedback form.