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City of Wheat Ridge Forms Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Focused Advisory Committee

The City of Wheat Ridge is excited to announce a new inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility focused advisory committee, the IDEA Committee. Individuals who are passionate about fostering a more inclusive and equitable community and are committed t...

The City of Wheat Ridge Announces 2023 Business Award Winners

The City of Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge Business Association (WRBA), Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce, and Wheat Ridge LocalWorks recognized outstanding businesses in the community announced at the 19th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast. Local lea...

City of Wheat Ridge Investing in Mental Health Resources for the Community

Spreading mental health awareness and providing resources for the community is an important initiative at the City of Wheat Ridge. The city is investing $400,000 of its American Rescue Plan dollars into Jefferson Center for Mental Health over four years.&...

City of Wheat Ridge Homeless Navigation Program Reaches One-Hundred People Housed

The City of Wheat Ridge’s Homeless Navigation Program just reached a hundred people housed since its inception in December of 2020.  

The City of Wheat Ridge Homeless Navigation Program follows the county-wide navigator model that was developed in...

Wheat Ridge Hosts Congresswoman Pettersen

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Visits City of Wheat Ridge to Address Homelessness and Affordable Housing

In a proactive effort to address the pressing issues of homelessness and affordable housing, Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker gathered community stakeho...

Additional Work Approved for Wadsworth Blvd.

The City of Wheat Ridge announced additional funding is now available to construct permanent improvements at the south end of the Wadsworth corridor, focused on the 38th Avenue intersection.  

The additional work is part of the Wadsworth Improveme...

Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Receives Metro Vision Award from DRCOG

The City of Wheat Ridge Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program received the Metro Vision Award from DRCOG for 2023. The Let’s Talk program is being recognized for its successful efforts to engage with the community and because it serves as a model that ca...

Invest in Wheat Ridge

Survey Finds Wheat Ridge Voters Support Extending the .5 Cent Sales Tax to Fund Capital Improvement Projects

Wheat Ridge City Council would like to thank residents who participated in a survey exploring the possibility of extending the existing .5 cent sal...

Wheat Ridge’s Prospect Park received the statewide Starburst Award from the Colorado Lottery

Wheat Ridge’s Prospect Park received the statewide Starburst Award from the Colorado Lottery for renovations completed between 2017 and 2022. 

The renovations were done in two phases, totaling over $1.2 million dollars, which was funded ...

Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Selected as a 2023 Leave No Trace Spotlight

City of Wheat Ridge Announces New Community Development Director

The City of Wheat Ridge is excited to announce Lauren Mikulak as the new Community Development Director. Mikulak has worked at the City of Wheat Ridge since 2010, and since 2017 she has managed the Planning Division, overseeing all current and long-range ...

City of Wheat Ridge Seeking Members to Serve on Boards and Commissions

The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking dedicated residents to serve on boards and commissions as openings become available this March.

Generally, applicants must live in the district of the position to which they are applying, however, residents from other dis...

City of Wheat Ridge Starts 2023 With New Investment in Leadership

Wheat Ridge Strengthens Leadership Capacity in Response to Dynamic Organizational and Community Needs

The City of Wheat Ridge today announced the promotion of two senior leaders within the city. Allison Scheck, who previously served as administrative servi...

Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission Grant Opportunities Available January 4, 2023

The Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission today announced new grant opportunities to fund community-initiated activities, events, and projects that focus on or raise awareness of the arts and culture in Wheat Ridge. An eligible project will advance the Wheat Ri...

Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation New Grant Announcement

The City of Wheat Ridge has been awarded a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) in partnership with the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) to mitigate and remove fire fuels and invasive species in the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt. The $61,650 grant fun...

New Playgrounds Complete at Wheat Ridge Parks

Wheat Ridge families can now enjoy two new playgrounds at Apel-Bacher and Creekside Parks. The new playground designs were finalized using feedback from the community about each project site. The new playgrounds focus on physical fitness, imploring the si...

Wheat Ridge City Council Unanimously Approves 2023 Budget

The Wheat Ridge City Council announced the passage of the City of Wheat Ridge’s Fiscal Year ‘23 budget. The 8-0 vote leveraged the city’s strong financial position to invest in capital improvement projects, open spaces, and t...

Wheat Ridge Secures Grant Funding for Pedestrian and Biking Improvements

DRCOG, a regional council of governments, awarded the City of Wheat Ridge a series of grants to improve the walkability and bicycle safety for residents across the city. One grant, for $8.3 million, will focus on the G-Line at the Wheat Ridge Ward Station...

City of Wheat Ridge Opens New Fitness Court®

A sleek and modern outdoor Fitness Court®, with a supporting mobile app will be unveiled at Wheat Ridge’s Panorama Park, October 13. This quality-of-life addition is part of Wheat Ridge’s commitment to public health and investm...

Wheat Ridge Residents Invited to Weigh-In on Proposed West 44th Street Improvement Projects

Wheat Ridge residents are invited to share their thoughts and opinions on the proposed 44th Avenue Subarea project, September 27 from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center (4005 Kipling St). This is the final open house style event for the ...

City of Wheat Ridge Welcomes Maria D’Andrea, P.E. as New Public Works Director

The City of Wheat Ridge welcomes Maria D’Andrea, P.E. as New Public Works Director. “Maria is hard-working, self-driven, and focused. Her years of experience working in public service is a great asset to the City of Wheat Ridge and to ...

Wheat Ridge’s Newly Renovated Prospect Park Includes Pickleball Courts Among Other Improvements

Residents will now enjoy Pickleball courts and other major improvements at Prospect Park after the completion of a two-phase park renovation. The milestone will be celebrated a public ribbon cutting, Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. The second phase of renova...

Wheat Ridge Announces 2022 Business Award Nominees

The City of Wheat Ridge is pleased to announce the nominees for its 2022 Business Appreciation Awards. Winners will be announced at the City’s 18th Annual Business Appreciation Awards breakfast event on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, hosted by Wheat ...

City of Wheat Ridge Welcomes Amanda Harrison as Communications and Engagement Manager

Wheat Ridge Prioritizes Strategic Communication, Community Education, and Resident Involvement. 

The City of Wheat Ridge welcomes Amanda Harrison as the Communications and Engagement Manager, a position the council has prioritized over the last th...