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Management Plan
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Freddie Fisher Park
Located at North Riverside Drive and Cooper Street; it is approximately .13
acres. It was owned by the Aspen Valley Land Trust and has no deed.
The park has a bench and some sort of water feature. The park was
rezoned from R-6 to Park by Ordinance #22-72 and P&Z Resolution in
October of 1972.
Freddie Fisher was called Freddie the fixer and a true recycler. He used
recycled materials to build a recycled sculpture garden.
His Birthday Party is held every year on June 12th and this year (2012) it
was held at the Holden/Marolt Mining Museum and the party was called
The Schnickelfritz celebrating the irreverent spirit of Freddie Fisher, a
musician and prolific writer of Letters to the Editor.
Freddie Fisher was a candidate for Mayor gaining one write in vote in
November 2, 1965.
Property Description
Freddie Fischer Park is a 0.42 acres parcel within the city limits owned by Aspen Valley Land
Trust and managed by the City of Aspen Open Space and Parks Department under the terms of
a Memorandum of Understanding.
Background
Freddie Fischer Park was donated to Aspen Valley Land Trust in 1967 by Fritz and Fabienne
Benedict. The City of Aspen officially took over management of the park in 1972 and has
managed it since. The city installed a free water tap in 1973. The park was named for a
colorful local character, Freddie Fischer, who was a musician, fix-it man and symbol of Aspen
for many years.
Improvements
The City installed a water tap for irrigation purposes and a split rail fence.
Restrictions/Prohibitions
The property is not legally restricted but is very steep, narrow and small, making it suitable
only for a passive park. It's location along the Roaring Fork River make it appropriate for
fishing access and other passive uses.
Management Obiectives
The City of Aspen maintains and manages Freddie Fischer Park according to the following
restrictions:
- Open to public access
- No paved trails
- No camping or campfires
- Dogs allowed only on leash
- Weeds and non-native invasive plants will be managed according to the terms of the
City of Aspen weed management plan.
- No structures are allowed
- The park will be patrolled by City of Aspen parks staff for dogs on-leash enforcement
and litter enforcement
- Other restrictions as may be required by the City of Aspen
Biological Resources
Freddie Fischer Park is a small landscaped area with grass and cottonwoods, located along the
Roaring Fork River, near the center of Aspen. The riverside area and trees provide some cover
for wildlife but the surrounding areas either roads or heavily developed residential areas. The
park is most valuable for its access to the river and open space in a congested area.
Photo Credit:City of Aspen