HomeMy WebLinkAboutA. Yellow Brick Park History
NAME: Yellow Brick Park
ADDRESS: Bleeker St. & Garmisch St
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H I, J, K, L M, N Q, R, and S of
Block 57 City and Townsite of Aspen.
DATE PURCHASED: 4/8/1998
HOW FUNDED: AH Tax
LEGISLATION: Resolution No. 67 of 1995
DEED: Warranty Deed Reception #420456
The Yellow Brick Park/Playground is on the property of the Yellow Brick School
which was purchase from the Aspen School District in 1995 for $3,123,750. It
was rezoned from R-6 (Medium Density Residential) to PUB (Public) by
Ordinance No. 42 passed 8/28/2000. The purpose of the Public (PUB) zone
district is to provide for the development of governmental, quasi-governmental
and non-profit facilities for cultural, educational, civic and other non-profit
purposes. The Yellow Brick is a day care facility so the park can be busy during
business hours. The Park is a great toddler playground and open to the public
after hours and on weekends.