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Oro Valley 's former golf course , now known as the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve , is set to undergo a significant transformation. The town is committing $2 million from its budget to revamp the 202-acre property, returning it to nature while creating a safe, enjoyable space for residents.Since the golf course closed in 2018, discussions have been ongoing about how to revitalize the area. At the center of the project is a dry pond, long-considered an eyesore by many residents.
'Oro Valley is partnering with landscape architecture firm Kimley-Horn for the initial design phase, which includes converting the dry pond into a desert garden. The project also aims to remove invasive vegetation, a challenge town officials are already preparing for.“There’s no doubt Bermuda grass and invasives are an issue,” said Town Manager Jeff Wilkins. “Bermuda is hard to eradicate, and invasives spread so quickly.
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