Rehabilitate South Rim Amphitheater and Reconfigure for Accessibility

On January 10, 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin a 30-day public comment period for an amphitheater rehabilitation project. The amphitheater is located on the south rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (BLCA), immediately east of the South Rim Campground. The amphitheater rehabilitation will remove and replace paved asphalt surfaces, the concrete stage platform, nine rows of bench style seating, and the projection screen and screen support. Post-project, the amphitheater will meet Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) with a reconstructed and rerouted asphalt access trail and modified seating and acoustics. The project will also install more energy efficient light fixtures that comply with Dark Sky International standards.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) consultation, the NPS is seeking input on the amphitheater rehabilitation during a 30-day public comment period. For more information, or to submit comments, please visit https://parkplanning.nps.gov/BLCA-SRIM-AMP2025 . Submitting comments through the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) system is strongly encouraged. Comments can also be mailed to:

Superintendent, Curecanti National Recreation Area
Attn: South Rim Amphitheater Rehabilitation
102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230

Comments by email or phone will not be accepted. The 30-day public comment period opens on January 10, 2025, and closes on February 9, 2025.

Contact Information

Brinnen Carter
Integrated Resource Manager
970-641-2337 extension 225