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The river corridor, along with the present-day The natural habitat setting of the stretch of
BNSF railroad, are defining physical elements South Platte River that runs through Littleton,
around which Littleton has developed. The Platte and the substantial preserved acreage within
River, in particular, is a central component of what South Platte Park, are a result of Littleton’s
makes Littleton a special place and is a draw for forethinking past civic leaders after the floods
both residents and visitors. of the 1960s.

Santa Fe Drive, which runs The Mary Carter Greenway Feedback and
parallel to the river, can be Trail, South Platte Park, the dialogue throughout
a barrier to accessing and Carson Nature Center, and the Envision process
enjoying the river corridor. Hudson Gardens are among reaffirmed the
Improving and maintaining the features that attract importance of the
connections between outdoor recreation enthusiasts, river corridor to
Downtown and the river is bicycle commuters, and nature Littleton residents.
a priority. lovers to the river corridor.

Adopted October 15, 2019