PROJECTPRE-RFP

Future options for Piney River Ranch

Denver Water District
Detected
Jul 8, 2026
119 days ago
Sector
Capital Projects
Detected 119 days agoJul 8

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

Denver Water’s lease for the 66-acre Piney River Ranch property near Vail expires in March 2027, and staff see no current need for waterworks use. A briefing paper notes the site’s high market value and interest from USFS or conservation groups and says staff will develop and present options, possibly including surplus designation or sale, before the lease ends. Real estate advisors, valuation firms, planners, and recreation facility consultants can engage now around disposition strategy, public access, and long-term land management options.

Background

Property is 66 acres, surrounded by USFS land in Eagle County, CO; currently operated as a private ranch for events, day use, and limited lodging by Piney River Ranch, LLC.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 8, 2026
Agency
Denver Water District

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