El Paso County decides to preserve Ascarate Park duck pond

Who's involved

• El Paso County commissionersCounty officials making the decision
• David StoutCounty Commissioner
• Sergio TarrangoEl Paso resident

The facts

• El Paso County decided to keep the duck pond at Ascarate Park after months of debate.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• The pond had been considered for removal due to chronic water loss, leakage, and algae growth.¹
• Commissioners previously considered removing the pond to make room for a soccer field or expand green space.¹
• The county held a community information session on Wednesday to weigh options for the pond's future.¹
• Engineering assessments indicated about 63,000 gallons per day could be leaving the duck pond.¹
• The $1.6 million option includes aerators, a new pump station, shoreline repair, and a walking trail.¹
• The $7.2 million option involves draining the pond, installing a new liner, and removing accumulated sediment.¹

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Commissioner David Stout Residents made clear they want to maintain the duck pond and not do away with it.¹
• Sergio Tarrango, El Paso resident The decision not to remove the pond is a win.¹
• Another El Paso resident Hoping the county increases pickleball courts and goes in that direction.¹