Veterans Day - All City Offices Closed

There are not words big enough. There is not a hug strong enough. There is not a smile wide enough.
all we can offer is thank you. You are our heroes. For all you've done, Thank You!

Recreation Bonus Bucks are Back!

Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation gift cards make great holiday gifts and can be used toward Rec Center punch cards and annual passes, personal training, massage, swim lessons, fitness, sports, art & music, park pavilion and room rentals, and much mo...Read on...

Thanksgiving - All City Offices Closed

All Wheat Ridge offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. From all of us at the City of Wheat Ridge, we wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Holiday Marketing

Join Jeffco BRC in collaboration with the AEDA, Arvada Chamber and the Jeffco Public Library for a free marketing class, just in time for the holidays!

Not sure how to approach your marketing for the holiday season? Don't sweat it! Stella PR+Marketing ...Read on...

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RTD Quiet Zones in effect

Quiet zones will be in place starting Friday, April 19, along the Wheat Ridge and Arvada sections of the line.

This change affects both passenger and freight railroads and could take a few days as train operators work under the new orders. Quiet zones will take effect in Adams County on April 26. This means that, over the next week, train horns will continue to be...

Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Call for Artists

Artists with a connection to Wheat Ridge are invited to create an image celebrating the City’s 50th anniversary to be featured on the commemorative plate presented to this year’s annual Carnation Festival Parade winners.

The top three designs will be awarded cash prizes and recognition in City and Carnation Festival literature and local media.

The Carnation Festival was started to commemorate the founding of Wheat Ridge in August 1969, and the awarding of the commemorative...

G Line Grand Opening and Station Party April 26 & 27, 2019

All aboard the G Line! The new commuter rail arrives at the Wheat Ridge Ward Station with a grand opening Fri., April 26 and a Station Party on Sat. April 27, 2019.

Join us on Friday, April 26 at 9 a.m. for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony. We will be officially opening the G Line with Mayor Starker, City Council members, RTD representatives and other dignitaries from the metro area at Wheat Ridge • Ward Station,...

Drug Take Back Day

Wheat Ridge Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Pills and patches can be dropped off for disposal at Lutheran Medical Center’s main entrance at 8300 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pill...

Outside Agency Program Funding

The City of Wheat Ridge is committed to enhancing the quality of life for others and the Outside Agency Program is one way the City gives back to the community.

Outside agencies interested in applying for funds must submit an application and be prepared to give a short 10-minute presentation to the Outside Agency Program Committee as well as answer any questions.Applications are available to request funds for the...

Register for Large Item Pick Up

Registration is open April 1 - April 30 from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. for the Large Item Pick Up program.

What is the Large Item Pick Up Program? 

The first 275 City of Wheat Ridge residences that register for the program will be eligible to have ONE large bulky household item picked up that your residential trash service will not collect without extr...

Community Advisory Committee

The Wheat Ridge Police Department is forming a Community Advisory Committee to engage in open dialogue about the delivery of law enforcement services.

The committee will meet every two months to discuss relevant issues facing law enforcement, such as law enforcement services, alternative service delivery methods, use of force, crime prevention, and mental health services.Qualifications include: a broad ...

Refuse To Be A Victim

WRPD is hosting a free course in personal safety. Participants will learn how to increase awareness, avoid dangerous situations, and prevent criminal confrontation.

Refuse To Be A Victim is an award-winning crime prevention program offering tips and techniques for recognizing dangerous situations and how to avoid becoming a victim.Topics include:– Mental Preparedness– Home Security– Travel Security– Physical Security...

2019 Passport to Wheat Ridge

Tour your way around Wheat Ridge with your very own 2019 Passport to Wheat Ridge to dozens of businesses and events!

This passport includes offers and coupons from businesses across the city, along with information about social events that build relationships within our community.The proceeds from the 2019 Passport to Wheat Ridge are funding the restoration of the Wheat...

"New" Quick Links Icon on the City Website

We've created a new icon on the Home page of the City website where visitors can easily find important documents, information, and a list of departments within the City of Wheat Ridge.

The new icon next to Police, Parks & Rec, Bids & Proposals, provides easy access to links for those web pages most often visited. After trying it out if you don't find what you need, please contact our Public Information Officer for additional hel...