Gore Creek Promenade Renewal

The Gore Creek Promenade is an important feature in the Town’s public park system and is in need of some improvements.

The last significant upgrades to the Gore Creek Promenade area were made nearly 30 years ago. Staff landscape architects and maintenance personnel monitor the town’s park system on a regular basis looking for areas that may need upgrades or repairs. Recent observations on the Promenade have included worn-out turf areas due to heavy use, dead and diseased vegetation, inconsistent seating arrangements, streambank erosion and other minor issues. Based on these observations, the Vail Town Council allocated $370K in the 2022 RETT Capital Improvement Budget for upgrades to the Gore Creek Promenade area. These funds will likely be reallocated, with Town Council approval, to the 2023 Budget.

While Staff observations can help to get the ball rolling and assist the Town Council in making budget decisions the best information on how an area is being utilized and on what problems and opportunities exist comes from those groups and individuals who see and use the area daily.

Some of the issues that have been observed include the following items:

  • Turf quality/maintenance
  • Heavy use in a small area
  • Shade on turf
  • The walkway is narrow in spots
  • Access/egress points heavily worn
  • Lots of benches, but are they in the right places?
  • Bike rack needs
  • Pedestrian connection to Bridge Street

Town of Vail Staff acknowledges that you, the community, have first-hand knowledge of how the Promenade is used by locals and guests and an in-depth understanding of the issues and problems that exist within the area. We want to hear from you. Please take the survey below. The survey has concluded.




The Gore Creek Promenade is an important feature in the Town’s public park system and is in need of some improvements.

The last significant upgrades to the Gore Creek Promenade area were made nearly 30 years ago. Staff landscape architects and maintenance personnel monitor the town’s park system on a regular basis looking for areas that may need upgrades or repairs. Recent observations on the Promenade have included worn-out turf areas due to heavy use, dead and diseased vegetation, inconsistent seating arrangements, streambank erosion and other minor issues. Based on these observations, the Vail Town Council allocated $370K in the 2022 RETT Capital Improvement Budget for upgrades to the Gore Creek Promenade area. These funds will likely be reallocated, with Town Council approval, to the 2023 Budget.

While Staff observations can help to get the ball rolling and assist the Town Council in making budget decisions the best information on how an area is being utilized and on what problems and opportunities exist comes from those groups and individuals who see and use the area daily.

Some of the issues that have been observed include the following items:

  • Turf quality/maintenance
  • Heavy use in a small area
  • Shade on turf
  • The walkway is narrow in spots
  • Access/egress points heavily worn
  • Lots of benches, but are they in the right places?
  • Bike rack needs
  • Pedestrian connection to Bridge Street

Town of Vail Staff acknowledges that you, the community, have first-hand knowledge of how the Promenade is used by locals and guests and an in-depth understanding of the issues and problems that exist within the area. We want to hear from you. Please take the survey below. The survey has concluded.




  • Town of Vail Seeking Input on Gore Creek Promenade Improvements

    The Town of Vail is seeking feedback from users of the Gore Creek Promenade on potential park improvements. Located along Gore Creek between the area of the Children’s Fountain and the International Bridge in Vail Village, the promenade provides access to the creek, is host to special events, and is the entrance to several shops, art galleries and restaurants.

    Due to its location and popularity, the Gore Creek Promenade sees heavy use, resulting in significant wear and tear over the years. Nearly three decades since its last major renovation, the space is in need of improvements. Residents, business owners and guests are asked to provide input on priorities for the park at www.engagevail.com/gorecreekpromenade.

    Some issues observed include:

    • Degraded turf quality/maintenance

    • Inadequate gathering spaces and seating areas

    • Heavy use in a small area

    • The walkway is narrow in spots

    • Limited access to Gore Creek

    • Access/egress points are heavily worn

    • Lots of benches, but not necessarily in the right locations

    • Bike/ski rack needs

    • Potential need for a pedestrian connection to Bridge Street

    • The park is never given a “break”

    Public input will be taken through the end of the year, with preliminary design of the improvements expected to begin in January. Final designs and approval are anticipated next summer with construction likely to occur in the fall of 2023.

    For more information, contact Gregg Barrie, Town of Vail Senior Landscape Architect, at gbarrie@vailgov.com or Todd Oppenheimer, Town of Vail Capital Projects Manager at toppenheimer@vailgov.com.

Page last updated: 06 Feb 2023, 01:12 PM