Just the Facts

We have launched Just the Facts, a monthly Q&A about a key community topic. Our goal is to not only provide you with current, factual information, but spotlight our extraordinary, dedicated staff. This will be placed on the Community Corner page at eaglevail.org, and noticed via official EagleVail Metro District communication channels. Our goal is to address a key topic factually and proactively to better improve our ability to be in front of community questions. Please see below for December 2025's Just the Facts.

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Q:   Is it correct that there is no EVMD Board meeting in December?

A:   Yes, that is correct. The next meeting of the board will be Thursday, Jan. 15 at 5 p.m., both virtual and in-person at the EagleVail Pavilion.

Q:   Has the EagleVail Skier Shuttle resumed for the 2025-2026 winter season?

A:   Yes, this tremendous, free service for residents and homeowners, funded by sales tax dollars, is up and running! Please see the schedule and times below. Proof of residency is required to ride the shuttle. Speaking of, you can get your 2025-2026 resident card NOW by emailing rachelbraun@eagelvail.org for an application. And based on feedback, the EVMD is now able to offer a physical or a digital card through an app called “ID123.” Please see below for the 2025-2026 skier shuttle schedule.

Q:   When the snow flies again, what are plans for Nordic skiing this winter?

A:   Superintendent Brent Barnum and team did begin to pack down and groom the Nordic tracks, and are ready to resume as soon as conditions allow. Last winter, additional Nordic skiing-only tracks on hole 1 and the practice area were implemented. This additional track was added to the Nordic skiing-only track on holes 2 and 6 from the season before. This season, the team has added an additional kilometer on holes 18 and 16 up the draw. This will bring the total Nordic skiing-only tracks to 4 kilometers. The partnership with the HPS Nordic Club will resume, as well, grooming track for them to help hone their skills.

Q:   How has the EVMD responded to safety concerns from residents over cars driving to and parking at West Park to sled?

A:   Currently, there are three "No Parking" signs at the top of the hill and two below. The District has added three more sandwich boards educating those coming to the park to play that street parking is not allowed on either side of the street. We continue to communicate to all EagleVail residents and guests to please be considerate of your neighbors with regards to parking.
 
Beyond our signage efforts, the EVMD does not have the authority to enforce the “no parking on streets” rule. Enforcement falls under the jurisdiction of the EVPOA and/or the Sheriff’s Office. If car parking behavior does not change, please contact the EVPOA and Vail Dispatch to notify law enforcement for further assistance with violations.

              In addition, at the request of West Park neighbors, the EVMD did install additional safety netting for sledding this winter.

Q:   Speaking of parks, when will we see recommendations to the board regarding the Parks Master Plan?

A:   As you may recall, on Sept. 18 at the EVMD board meeting, our parks’ consultant Pedro Campos from Zehren & Assoc., recapped all of the input received to date for each park from the many public meetings, survey and ice cream social events. At the Nov. 6 EVMD board meeting, Campos provided an update, discussing Phase II of the master planning process – prioritization and phasing.

At the Feb. 19, 2026 EVMD Board meeting, Campos will present final ideas for West Park. There will be an opportunity for public comment. The Board will be asked to review and provide any direction so that Requests for Proposals may go out for the various scopes of work. At that time, we should also have more refined cost estimates for each park, as well as a couple of different options for consideration at West Park which has been identified as the top park priority for improvements.

As a reminder, the three major priorities of the Parks Master Plan and priorities for each of the pocket parks are:

1. Irrigation system replacements for greater watering efficiency, water conservation, including identification of areas for potential turf reduction at the pocket parks, if deemed appropriate.
2. Playground facility replacements due to age and condition, to meet present day regulations, with focus on new equipment that is up-to-date, fun, durable, safe, and universally accessible.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant access into the community parks and the facilities provided within them.

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