Newsletter: THRO Painted Canyon Area Redevelopment

The National Park Service (NPS), at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (Park) is requesting public input on planning concepts to modernize the Painted Canyon area. The proposed project would update the site to enhance visitor experience and support year-round park operations.

The public scoping period will be open from April 28 to May 12, 2026. Comments received or post-marked by May 12, 2026, will be considered. Comments can be submitted through the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website or U.S. mail.

Topic Questions Instructions:

The Park has prepared six (6) questions they would appreciate your input on during the planning phase of this project. You can submit your answers here in PEPC, or via mail at the address below. Comments submitted by mail should be post marked no later than May 12, 2026, to be considered as part of the comment period.

Topic Questions:

1. What part of the current Painted Canyon experience should be improved?

2. What amenities or facilities are most important to you?

3. What safety or accessibility improvements would you recommend?

4. Which elements of the redevelopment concept do you support or have concerns about?

5. What is missing from the proposed design?

6. What do you value most about Painted Canyon?

Document Content:

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