Second Cultural Park Survey Now Open: Share Your Thoughts by Jan. 19!

The city of Sedona has launched the second online survey as part of its initiative to develop a master plan for the former Sedona Cultural Park site. This project aims to integrate community priorities identified in the first survey, focusing on open space and housing.

The latest survey seeks to gather input on desired community amenities, including parks, parking, a potential recreation center, and the restoration of the Georgia Frontiere Performing Arts Pavilion. Prior public meetings indicated strong community interest in a recreation center, prompting the current survey to gauge support for funding and location considerations.

Residents are invited to express their views on what facilities should be included in a recreation center. Options range from gymnasiums to swimming pools. Currently, the Sedona-Oak Creek School District operates an outdoor pool at Posse Grounds Park, which served nearly 7,000 visitors in the previous fiscal year.

Interestingly, the concept of a separate community center has been removed from the survey. Instead, respondents can suggest features they would like incorporated into a recreation center, such as community rooms or business facilities.

Sedona City Councilman Brian Fultz has emphasized the need for cost comparisons within the survey. Specific examples are provided for existing recreation centers in Arizona, detailing their sizes and construction costs. Notably, the Cottonwood center spans 53,000 square feet and cost $17 million.

The restoration of the park’s amphitheater also remains a topic of interest, following its ranking in community feedback. The survey explores whether residents believe Sedona requires a larger outdoor performance venue and whether they would support city expenditures to implement this vision.

Relevant comparisons to other large venues in development across the country are included in the survey, offering insights into construction costs and sizes. Insights suggest that a new amphitheater could significantly occupy the existing Cultural Park space.

The Sedona Cultural Park 2.0 nonprofit has proposed a public-private partnership model to reopen the park, which would not involve direct city funding. This initiative aims to balance community needs with fiscal responsibilities.

Of note, the survey also addresses the desire for a community park within the Cultural Park, further indicating strong local support for outdoor spaces. Residents are asked to specify their park preferences and whether they would back partnerships with agencies like the U.S. Forest Service to improve the park’s access and trails.

The Sedona Cultural Park/Western Gateway survey will remain accessible until Sunday, January 19, providing a comprehensive platform for community feedback. A follow-up public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, to further discuss the master planning process.