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The City of Lakewood is in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of a proposed dog park location and want your input.

Background
Additional dog parks in Lakewood have been identified as a top priority for residents through the Imagine Lakewood! master planning effort as well as through a recent survey of Lakewood residents. Dog parks are shown to reduce off-leash dog violations and dog waste in other city parks. With only one community dog park, Lakewood has fewer dog parks when compared to other cities in the metro area.

Location
Located at the intersection of the Bear Creek Greenbelt and Wadsworth Boulevard at 2951 S. Wadsworth Blvd., the proposed Bear Creek Dog Park would also incorporate a new parking area and trailhead for the Bear Creek Greenbelt following a recent park acquisition. Improvements to the park could include up to 8 acres of the site dedicated to a fenced, off-leash dog park and trail connections.

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Next Steps
In order to facilitate a community conversation about the proposed dog park at Bear Creek Greenbelt at Wadsworth Boulevard, please share your comments, take the survey below and ask a question by Tuesday, September 27.

The survey is now closed. Thank you for your feedback. Subscribe to this page for updates.

The City of Lakewood is in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of a proposed dog park location and want your input.

Background
Additional dog parks in Lakewood have been identified as a top priority for residents through the Imagine Lakewood! master planning effort as well as through a recent survey of Lakewood residents. Dog parks are shown to reduce off-leash dog violations and dog waste in other city parks. With only one community dog park, Lakewood has fewer dog parks when compared to other cities in the metro area.

Location
Located at the intersection of the Bear Creek Greenbelt and Wadsworth Boulevard at 2951 S. Wadsworth Blvd., the proposed Bear Creek Dog Park would also incorporate a new parking area and trailhead for the Bear Creek Greenbelt following a recent park acquisition. Improvements to the park could include up to 8 acres of the site dedicated to a fenced, off-leash dog park and trail connections.

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Next Steps
In order to facilitate a community conversation about the proposed dog park at Bear Creek Greenbelt at Wadsworth Boulevard, please share your comments, take the survey below and ask a question by Tuesday, September 27.

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  • Share Are there any updates on this project? The last scheduled item was for February 2024. on Facebook Share Are there any updates on this project? The last scheduled item was for February 2024. on Twitter Share Are there any updates on this project? The last scheduled item was for February 2024. on Linkedin Email Are there any updates on this project? The last scheduled item was for February 2024. link

    Are there any updates on this project? The last scheduled item was for February 2024.

    Ty asked 7 months ago

    Hi Ty,

    We apologize for the delay. The reason for inactivity is for several favorable reasons. The city was able to acquire an additional parcel adjacent to Wadsworth Blvd. that allows us to shift the park further east and provide a better trail connection to the existing Bear Creek Trail. Additionally, we are working with Colorado Parks and Wildlife on the design as well as the Colorado School of Mines. The Colorado School of Mines is investigating design methods and materials to make this dog park as efficient as possible. The final Mines report will be provided to staff in the next few weeks. Once we have incorporated their design suggestions, we can proceed to permitting review. This process may take several months, but the project team wants to ensure we get this new community dog park and trailhead right!

    Thank you for your question.



  • Share I was reading and it looks like somebody asked a similar question to me about the prairie dogs. How can it not impact the colony? They are right in the way of the proposed area! on Facebook Share I was reading and it looks like somebody asked a similar question to me about the prairie dogs. How can it not impact the colony? They are right in the way of the proposed area! on Twitter Share I was reading and it looks like somebody asked a similar question to me about the prairie dogs. How can it not impact the colony? They are right in the way of the proposed area! on Linkedin Email I was reading and it looks like somebody asked a similar question to me about the prairie dogs. How can it not impact the colony? They are right in the way of the proposed area! link

    I was reading and it looks like somebody asked a similar question to me about the prairie dogs. How can it not impact the colony? They are right in the way of the proposed area!

    Lms1978 asked almost 2 years ago

    Hi there, 

    The nearest prairie dog colony resides north of the proposed dog park. While you may see prairie dogs from time to time across the park, the "home base" is carefully observed and tracked by staff on a regular basis.  Staff continues to work with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to ensure we are respecting existing wildlife impacts in the greenbelt with any modifications. 

  • Share Will the dog park be fully enclosed? How high will the fences be? We can't use most of the dog parks in Denver because the fences aren't high enough. Our husky will jump over any fence lower than 7 feet. Having tall fences would make this park special, especially in an area with so many prairie dogs. on Facebook Share Will the dog park be fully enclosed? How high will the fences be? We can't use most of the dog parks in Denver because the fences aren't high enough. Our husky will jump over any fence lower than 7 feet. Having tall fences would make this park special, especially in an area with so many prairie dogs. on Twitter Share Will the dog park be fully enclosed? How high will the fences be? We can't use most of the dog parks in Denver because the fences aren't high enough. Our husky will jump over any fence lower than 7 feet. Having tall fences would make this park special, especially in an area with so many prairie dogs. on Linkedin Email Will the dog park be fully enclosed? How high will the fences be? We can't use most of the dog parks in Denver because the fences aren't high enough. Our husky will jump over any fence lower than 7 feet. Having tall fences would make this park special, especially in an area with so many prairie dogs. link

    Will the dog park be fully enclosed? How high will the fences be? We can't use most of the dog parks in Denver because the fences aren't high enough. Our husky will jump over any fence lower than 7 feet. Having tall fences would make this park special, especially in an area with so many prairie dogs.

    rabeck asked about 2 years ago

    This is great feedback that we will share with the project design team. 

  • Share Will there be another survey sent out for this? How do we continue to protest this development on Facebook Share Will there be another survey sent out for this? How do we continue to protest this development on Twitter Share Will there be another survey sent out for this? How do we continue to protest this development on Linkedin Email Will there be another survey sent out for this? How do we continue to protest this development link

    Will there be another survey sent out for this? How do we continue to protest this development

    Lpy asked about 2 years ago

    We will post the refined concept following internal reviews by engineering, planning, storm water, etc., as well as Colorado Parks and Wildlife. At that time we will ask for comments and additional feedback on the proposed project/trailhead and location. 

  • Share What characteristic will differentiate our new dog park from other parks and make it the absolute best it can be? on Facebook Share What characteristic will differentiate our new dog park from other parks and make it the absolute best it can be? on Twitter Share What characteristic will differentiate our new dog park from other parks and make it the absolute best it can be? on Linkedin Email What characteristic will differentiate our new dog park from other parks and make it the absolute best it can be? link

    What characteristic will differentiate our new dog park from other parks and make it the absolute best it can be?

    DogINTO asked about 2 years ago

    Tell us more! What do you feel is most important in a dog park? We are in preliminary conceptual design considering a dog park in this location and want to hear what is most important to residents. Be sure to take the survey, that also asks you to rank park amenities that are important to you by September 23. 

  • Share What would "shelter amenities" include? on Facebook Share What would "shelter amenities" include? on Twitter Share What would "shelter amenities" include? on Linkedin Email What would "shelter amenities" include? link

    What would "shelter amenities" include?

    DogINTO asked about 2 years ago

    We are in the conceptual phase and seeking pubic input prior to delving into design details, but we know that shade is important in any park and will likely include a shelter with picnic tables and places of respite for park visitors. 

  • Share Supposing there were a way to keep mud holes from making a mess of certain areas of the park, how could that be made possible, or would the cost make it prohibitive. I realize grass and dogs are hard to combine and maintain, but has the topic of artificial grass even been broached? Obviously, urine and feces are going to be the enemies, but I do my best to take my dog to the park after she has defecated. on Facebook Share Supposing there were a way to keep mud holes from making a mess of certain areas of the park, how could that be made possible, or would the cost make it prohibitive. I realize grass and dogs are hard to combine and maintain, but has the topic of artificial grass even been broached? Obviously, urine and feces are going to be the enemies, but I do my best to take my dog to the park after she has defecated. on Twitter Share Supposing there were a way to keep mud holes from making a mess of certain areas of the park, how could that be made possible, or would the cost make it prohibitive. I realize grass and dogs are hard to combine and maintain, but has the topic of artificial grass even been broached? Obviously, urine and feces are going to be the enemies, but I do my best to take my dog to the park after she has defecated. on Linkedin Email Supposing there were a way to keep mud holes from making a mess of certain areas of the park, how could that be made possible, or would the cost make it prohibitive. I realize grass and dogs are hard to combine and maintain, but has the topic of artificial grass even been broached? Obviously, urine and feces are going to be the enemies, but I do my best to take my dog to the park after she has defecated. link

    Supposing there were a way to keep mud holes from making a mess of certain areas of the park, how could that be made possible, or would the cost make it prohibitive. I realize grass and dogs are hard to combine and maintain, but has the topic of artificial grass even been broached? Obviously, urine and feces are going to be the enemies, but I do my best to take my dog to the park after she has defecated.

    DogINTO asked about 2 years ago

    Great question! Staff is currently researching surfacing options that are both cost-effective and easy to maintain. A common trend is to leave some portions of a park grass, plant trees/etc., allow for some portions to have a natural surface, and utilize crusher fines or pea gravel, which is easy to maintain. While additional study needs to occur prior to any new park development, there are several options that will be considered. 

  • Share Hi, where might I find planning and decision documents for this proposed project? Thanks on Facebook Share Hi, where might I find planning and decision documents for this proposed project? Thanks on Twitter Share Hi, where might I find planning and decision documents for this proposed project? Thanks on Linkedin Email Hi, where might I find planning and decision documents for this proposed project? Thanks link

    Hi, where might I find planning and decision documents for this proposed project? Thanks

    Theresa asked about 2 years ago

    Hi there,

    This project is in the preliminary design phase with the first step requesting public feedback through this project phase. The conceptual site plan provided on this site is the design currently available. When we close the survey Sept. 23, staff will reconvene to discuss next steps including environmental review and preplanning with the Lakewood Development Review team for a site plan review. This includes a review of engineering, traffic, drainage, storm water, fire, etc. Please subscribe to this project page for future updates!

  • Share I look forward to a new and improved off leash dog park. I like the proposed location is good but another, specifically the Lakewood Greenhouse area between Old Kipling and Estes and South of Yale and North of the Bear Creek Greenbelt yet nearby the proposed Park would be better. Especially because it would be much easier to access and very much safer than engaging traffic of Wadsworth when entering and leaving the vehicle parking. Will you consider the Green House area in lieu of Wadsworth? If not, why? on Facebook Share I look forward to a new and improved off leash dog park. I like the proposed location is good but another, specifically the Lakewood Greenhouse area between Old Kipling and Estes and South of Yale and North of the Bear Creek Greenbelt yet nearby the proposed Park would be better. Especially because it would be much easier to access and very much safer than engaging traffic of Wadsworth when entering and leaving the vehicle parking. Will you consider the Green House area in lieu of Wadsworth? If not, why? on Twitter Share I look forward to a new and improved off leash dog park. I like the proposed location is good but another, specifically the Lakewood Greenhouse area between Old Kipling and Estes and South of Yale and North of the Bear Creek Greenbelt yet nearby the proposed Park would be better. Especially because it would be much easier to access and very much safer than engaging traffic of Wadsworth when entering and leaving the vehicle parking. Will you consider the Green House area in lieu of Wadsworth? If not, why? on Linkedin Email I look forward to a new and improved off leash dog park. I like the proposed location is good but another, specifically the Lakewood Greenhouse area between Old Kipling and Estes and South of Yale and North of the Bear Creek Greenbelt yet nearby the proposed Park would be better. Especially because it would be much easier to access and very much safer than engaging traffic of Wadsworth when entering and leaving the vehicle parking. Will you consider the Green House area in lieu of Wadsworth? If not, why? link

    I look forward to a new and improved off leash dog park. I like the proposed location is good but another, specifically the Lakewood Greenhouse area between Old Kipling and Estes and South of Yale and North of the Bear Creek Greenbelt yet nearby the proposed Park would be better. Especially because it would be much easier to access and very much safer than engaging traffic of Wadsworth when entering and leaving the vehicle parking. Will you consider the Green House area in lieu of Wadsworth? If not, why?

    kmmpbow47 asked about 2 years ago

    This location has been a potential location for a dog park for many years. With the acquisition by the City of the old veterinary office on Wadsworth, the existing deceleration lane, and space availability for a trail connection, parking lot,  and formalized trail head, we felt the Wadsworth location the most accessible. Great question!

  • Share The survey wasn't quite what I thought it would be, so no questions just to mention at the other dog park, owners ignore their dogs while chatting with other owners ignoring their dogs while their dogs are sometimes not nice to other dogs and many don't pick up their dog's poop! I would like these items addressed at both parks. on Facebook Share The survey wasn't quite what I thought it would be, so no questions just to mention at the other dog park, owners ignore their dogs while chatting with other owners ignoring their dogs while their dogs are sometimes not nice to other dogs and many don't pick up their dog's poop! I would like these items addressed at both parks. on Twitter Share The survey wasn't quite what I thought it would be, so no questions just to mention at the other dog park, owners ignore their dogs while chatting with other owners ignoring their dogs while their dogs are sometimes not nice to other dogs and many don't pick up their dog's poop! I would like these items addressed at both parks. on Linkedin Email The survey wasn't quite what I thought it would be, so no questions just to mention at the other dog park, owners ignore their dogs while chatting with other owners ignoring their dogs while their dogs are sometimes not nice to other dogs and many don't pick up their dog's poop! I would like these items addressed at both parks. link

    The survey wasn't quite what I thought it would be, so no questions just to mention at the other dog park, owners ignore their dogs while chatting with other owners ignoring their dogs while their dogs are sometimes not nice to other dogs and many don't pick up their dog's poop! I would like these items addressed at both parks.

    alijohnston asked about 2 years ago

    These are common concerns and great points for us to include in the new management plan. 

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