A public forum is set for Aug. 15 to discuss the future of the Orchard Mesa recreational facility in Grand Junction.

The forum is planned for 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Barn, 910 N. 12th St. This event will offer an opportunity for participants to review options for the Orchard Mesa recreational facility as well as data collected from the previous forum relating to the swimming pool facility. Community members also can provide input online at https://EngageGJ.org.

“Community participation continues to be critical to help determine the future of the facility,” said Ken Sherbenou, director of parks and recreation for the City of Grand Junction.

“Based on the input received at the last round of meetings in June, the architectural firm Ohlson Lavoie Corporation and their team have studied the existing facility and based on their findings, will present the different options, their associated benefits and costs,” Sherbenou said.

Following the public forum, a final plan will be presented to the Grand Junction City Council this fall to determine the city’s position regarding the facility.

As one of three partners and operator, the city took the lead to evaluate options for the long-term resolution of the aging facility. As owner of the facility, Mesa County School District 51 will make the final decision about the future of the operations there.

Recommendations for the Orchard Mesa facility could range from basic renovation to modernizing the facility to repurposing the facility to provide indoor space for such sports as soccer, lacrosse and baseball.