AURORA | Aurora will be receiving $14.2 million in grants and awards from Arapahoe County for open space projects, county officials announced this week.

Arapahoe County is awarding 12 county communities grants and awards totaling $21 million altogether.

“Each of these funded projects supports Arapahoe County’s mission to build stronger, healthier communities and enhance residents’ quality of life,” Arapahoe County said in a statement.

Arapahoe County presented the awards and grants Thursday as part of its 2025 Shareback and Open Space Grants Program.

Aurora received $600,000 for a Side Creek Park renovation, which includes a new playground, upgraded sports courts, turf conversion for water conservation and new picnic areas.

The city also received $600,000 for the Utah Park tennis cou

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