From NextDoor: “Many local Bike Park advocates are spreading misinformation about the sledding hill and disc golf course if Hughes becomes a natural area.”
Posted by a user on NextDoor, 5/7/2025, K. Harper:
"Many local Bike Park advocates are spreading misinformation about the sledding hill and disc golf course if Hughes becomes a natural area. As you can see from the attached city code, sec. 23-193(b), both activities are allowed at the discretion of the natural areas department. My son and I always looked forward to sledding on the hill after a big snow and we often go to Aggie Greens to play disc golf and enjoy the natural setting. We will still be able to do these things when Hughes is a natural area. Walking, jogging, biking and horse back riding will also be available like they are at Pineridge and Maxwell natural area.
The Bike Park advocates often post the numbers of the code section, but never the code language itself. Some people just share this messaging without verifying what the code actually says, but someone is ultimately responsible for this deliberate deception.”
PATHS’ Take on the matter:
Pineridge Natural Area had a sledding hill up until a few years ago, and sledding and disc golf are permitted uses at the discretion of the Natural Areas Department per the municipal code. A sign would simply need to be posted if those uses are allowed. It’s likely that public feedback would be solicited, too.
The Pineridge sledding hill was open until a few years ago, and according to the linked report, it was only closed due to "serious safety" issues because there were boulders and other natural features that were considered unsafe to sledders.
This concern does not apply at Hughes. In fact, also at the link below, Natural Areas staff stated that they would advocate for use of the sledding hill at Hughes. As we know, the sledding hill and golf course exist on the stormwater detention pond near Overland, which needs to remain on the property.
"Natural Areas will advocate for a sledding hill as part of the Hughes Redevelopment project."
https://www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/files/pineridge-sledding-idf-summary-table.pdf
These are the simple facts. Smear tactics from a desperate disinformation campaign will not hold up in the face of facts.
