An Environmental Plan in character with the City’s Goals
Trail Network
There will be 3.78 miles of multi-use trails for use by bikers and pedestrians. The trails network runs within a short distance of every house in the project and gives access to the commercial district. The trials run the perimeter of the community, giving everyone the chance to enjoy the bluffs, open space, and river access.
Open Space
Over 95 acres of Open Space are to be set aside within the boundaries of La Plata Ranch™. A network of trails will run through the Open Space lands. The Open Space will be situated a short distance from all the homes in the community. The Open Space will include the flood plain near the river, the trail system facing the bluffs, and the banks of the river itself.
River Access (The Riverine Plan)
The city of Farmington has installed a Riverine Plan for the Animas, Farmington and La Plata rivers. Our community will protect the river in line with the Riverine Plan by creating public access and preserving the hiking trails along the river. La Plata Ranch™ will donate up to 80 feet of river property to the city so that the river trail access will be assured for generations to come.
Parks
Inside La Plata there will be four neighborhood parks, a community park and a trailhead with parking and public access to the trail system. The parks will have basketball, volleyball, play structures, lawns, picnic areas – and an amphitheatre for outdoor performances of music, dance and children’s events. The parks are strategically scattered throughout the community to provide easy park access to all the homes.
This park features a multi-purpose playing field, a play structure, and a picnic shelter.
This park features a play structure and a picnic shelter, making it the perfect location for birthday parties, time with friends or just a Saturday with the family
With ample parking and within walking distance of the community, the trail head entrance is sure to provide many enjoyable times in the beautiful New Mexico scenery.
The dog park provides man's best friend with significant room to run and enjoy being a dog.
The community park is centrally located and boasts basketball, volleyball, general playing fields, playground, and picnic areas.