Objects and Small-Scale Features Small-scale features are human-scaled elements that provide detail and function. Objects include memorial features. Objects and small-scale features are in good condition. They include the Rock Miners Memorial, entrance signs at King's Gate, trash and recycling bins, and regulatory signage. Rock Miners Memorial, installed in 1954 at the northeast corner of Chautauqua Green, is a large boulder with a brass plaque commemorating the single-jack competitions that took place at the chautauqua’ s annual Fourth of July Celebration. 20 Vegetation Vegetation includes mature trees, the Chautauqua Green's lawn, the rose garden at King's Gate entrance, a rose garden near Rock Miner's Memorial, the Peace Garden, and trees and shrubs. Lawn and Mature Trees – The oval lawn is a broad open mown lawn that slopes slightly north and consists of low mown bluegrass. Mature trees that date from the early 1900s remain today, are primarily on the north and east edges of the oval lawn. These were planted to define the perimeter and to direct view into, and out of, the chautauqua. Groupings of mature deciduous trees include Kentucky Coffeetree, American Elm, and Horse- chestnut trees on the north and east edges of the central lawn. Similar groupings occur along Clematis Drive. Trees and Shrubs - Plantings of shrubs and grasses were added along Baseline Road in 2017,, and previously near the southeast corner of the lawn. Plantings on the south of Sumac Drive obscure views to and from the Dining Hall.
Rock Miner's Memorial Rose Gardens – The rose garden in northwest corner of Chautauqua Green surrounds the Rock Miners Memorial, and was built in 1981. The garden is in fair condition.
King's Gate Rose Garden – The rose garden at the King's Gate is a reconstruction of an original non-extant garden, and was built in recent years. This garden is compatible with King's Gate and an important feature to the setting, and is in good condition.
Peace Garden – This garden was installed in 2002 in front of the Dining Hall, and consists of smaller planting beds divided by small rocks that form a peace symbol. The Peace Garden is in good condition and is non-contributing.
Views and Viewsheds Views to Chautauqua Park were once very prominent from Boulder and the surrounding area. The growth of the city and maturing urban forests have altered this, leaving only a few remaining views and a few glimpses into Chautauqua Green from Baseline Road. Prominent views that remain include those to Boulder Flatirons from varied locations within Chautauqua Green including from the northeast corner, the lawn, and The Arbor. Other prominent views include those from King's Gate to the Dining Hall along the sidewalk, views to and from the Dining Hall to Chautauqua Green, and glimpses of Chautauqua Green from Baseline Road.
Figure 1-12. Garden at Rock Miner’s Memorial and Entrance Sign, 2020 (source: Mundus Bishop)
Figure 1-13. Peace Garden near Dining Hall, 2020 (source: Mundus Bishop)
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