• Consider rehabilitating the stone gutters with compatible materials to better suit the drainage needs of the loop road. Vegetation Contributing vegetation includes the oval lawn and mature trees within Chautauqua Park. Trees were planted to define the edge of the Chautauqua Green and to direct views within Chautauqua Park. • Protect contributing tree patterns and mature vegetation. ○ Repair and replace missing or damaged trees and patterns of trees using in-kind materials similar to the original in form, texture and species. ○ Consider removing non-contributing trees that obscure historic views through the site. • Reinforce views into Chautauqua Green from the entry, views of the Chautauqua Green from the Dining Hall and views into the Chautauqua Green from Baseline Road. • Consider planting Chautauqua Green's understory edge as a naturalistic planting area of hardier and native grasses and forbs. Objects and Small-Scale Features The Rock Miners Memorial is a memorial object installed in 1954 near the entrance at Grant Street. Small scale features are non-contributing and support visitor use functions. • Coordinate with the Colorado Chautauqua Association (CCA) on guidance for memorial objects. • Chautauqua Park Historic District Lighting Design Guidelines .
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