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DeLong Park sign on red rock

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, June 7 at 5:30 p.m.

It's finally happening! Please join city officials for the DeLong Park Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. at 395 23rd Street.

Golden Parks and Recreation is using DeLong Park as a pilot project for the City’s first organic park location. This means that we will be using only natural, organic products for all plants and grasses. No synthetic chemicals will be used in our maintenance practices.

A group of weed-busting volunteers meets weekly at DeLong Park on Thursday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. to weed out invasive species--interested community members can join the group on Thursday mornings and be on the lookout for more information about formally signing up to help keep DeLong Park pesticide-free as a volunteer.

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11/22/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

DeLong Park is 85% complete and looking wonderful! Because of supply chain challenges, we are waiting on several key elements of the park. These include play features, shelter, 24th St. stair treads, benches and trash receptacles.

After the play structures are installed, there needs to be a poured-in-place safety surface installed. The safety surface installation requires higher ambient temperatures not normally found in winter months; temperature affects the secure application of the surface and the ability to be guaranteed by the installer.

As a result of all this, the park will likely remain closed until all installations are completed. The construction contractors remain responsible for the Park until the City accepts completed work. Communications between staff, engineers, and contractors regarding a soft opening continues. However, due to safety and liability, the contractor currently chooses to keep the site closed until their work is complete. It is anticipated that the opening will occur in late March or April. The City is planning a ribbon-cutting celebration in May.

Golden Parks and Recreation is using DeLong Park as a pilot project for our first organic park location. This means that we will be using only natural, organic products for all plants and grasses. No synthetic chemicals will be used in our maintenance practices. Volunteers will be used to assist with weeding and other labor-intensive practices. Look for further details on Guiding Golden as they become available.

10/6/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

It is beginning to look a lot like a park! The construction team poured the concrete perimeter trail, placed boulders for the play area, installed rock benches, and planted trees. Next week they will seed, lay sod, fertilize, and pour a concrete pad for the picnic shelter. City staff has been informed that due to supply chain challenges, there will be delays on the delivery of some of the amenities. This will push the grand opening out to early spring.

7/22/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

Please be advised that Saturday construction will begin this weekend. We anticipate contractors to be on-site between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. If loud machinery noise is required, however, it will not begin until after 8:30 a.m.

Thank you for your patience as we move further into the development of the park.

7/9/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

The property looks a little different. A number of trees were scheduled for removal and additional trees were required to come down after the City Forester performed a thorough inspection. Significant decay was found in some of the trees and they were not safe or sustainable to keep in a park or playground setting. The two silver maples and the Douglas-fir, however, will be protected during construction.

6/23/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

Construction for DeLong Park is now underway with a completion date sometime in October. Neighbors will see contractors from Designscapes in the area. Park amenities include play features, a picnic shelter, tables and benches, an open turf area, a pollinator garden and native grass areas. Staff is also looking at the park as a pilot test site for use of organic materials and methods to manage the turf.

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In December 2017 the City purchased the Delong property at 395 23rd Street for the purpose of creating a neighborhood park, which will fill a void in the parks master planning process for the community. The new neighborhood park will be located on 23rd Street, between East Street and Table Heights Drive. The planning process for the new park is just beginning. The area is a blank slate with no plans currently in place; the Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board (PRMAB) is seeking public input on how the area should be developed.

The intent of the public process is to generate ideas from the community. For questions on the public process, please contact Stacy Turner, 303-384-8191 or sturner@cityofgolden.net.

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, June 7 at 5:30 p.m.

It's finally happening! Please join city officials for the DeLong Park Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. at 395 23rd Street.

Golden Parks and Recreation is using DeLong Park as a pilot project for the City’s first organic park location. This means that we will be using only natural, organic products for all plants and grasses. No synthetic chemicals will be used in our maintenance practices.

A group of weed-busting volunteers meets weekly at DeLong Park on Thursday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. to weed out invasive species--interested community members can join the group on Thursday mornings and be on the lookout for more information about formally signing up to help keep DeLong Park pesticide-free as a volunteer.

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11/22/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

DeLong Park is 85% complete and looking wonderful! Because of supply chain challenges, we are waiting on several key elements of the park. These include play features, shelter, 24th St. stair treads, benches and trash receptacles.

After the play structures are installed, there needs to be a poured-in-place safety surface installed. The safety surface installation requires higher ambient temperatures not normally found in winter months; temperature affects the secure application of the surface and the ability to be guaranteed by the installer.

As a result of all this, the park will likely remain closed until all installations are completed. The construction contractors remain responsible for the Park until the City accepts completed work. Communications between staff, engineers, and contractors regarding a soft opening continues. However, due to safety and liability, the contractor currently chooses to keep the site closed until their work is complete. It is anticipated that the opening will occur in late March or April. The City is planning a ribbon-cutting celebration in May.

Golden Parks and Recreation is using DeLong Park as a pilot project for our first organic park location. This means that we will be using only natural, organic products for all plants and grasses. No synthetic chemicals will be used in our maintenance practices. Volunteers will be used to assist with weeding and other labor-intensive practices. Look for further details on Guiding Golden as they become available.

10/6/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

It is beginning to look a lot like a park! The construction team poured the concrete perimeter trail, placed boulders for the play area, installed rock benches, and planted trees. Next week they will seed, lay sod, fertilize, and pour a concrete pad for the picnic shelter. City staff has been informed that due to supply chain challenges, there will be delays on the delivery of some of the amenities. This will push the grand opening out to early spring.

7/22/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

Please be advised that Saturday construction will begin this weekend. We anticipate contractors to be on-site between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. If loud machinery noise is required, however, it will not begin until after 8:30 a.m.

Thank you for your patience as we move further into the development of the park.

7/9/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

The property looks a little different. A number of trees were scheduled for removal and additional trees were required to come down after the City Forester performed a thorough inspection. Significant decay was found in some of the trees and they were not safe or sustainable to keep in a park or playground setting. The two silver maples and the Douglas-fir, however, will be protected during construction.

6/23/2021 DeLong Park Construction Update

Construction for DeLong Park is now underway with a completion date sometime in October. Neighbors will see contractors from Designscapes in the area. Park amenities include play features, a picnic shelter, tables and benches, an open turf area, a pollinator garden and native grass areas. Staff is also looking at the park as a pilot test site for use of organic materials and methods to manage the turf.

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In December 2017 the City purchased the Delong property at 395 23rd Street for the purpose of creating a neighborhood park, which will fill a void in the parks master planning process for the community. The new neighborhood park will be located on 23rd Street, between East Street and Table Heights Drive. The planning process for the new park is just beginning. The area is a blank slate with no plans currently in place; the Parks, Recreation and Museums Advisory Board (PRMAB) is seeking public input on how the area should be developed.

The intent of the public process is to generate ideas from the community. For questions on the public process, please contact Stacy Turner, 303-384-8191 or sturner@cityofgolden.net.

Consultation has concluded

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  • Share So there’s still a posted sign saying the park isn’t complete but almost everything on the sign appears to now be installed. Can we get an update on when it will soft-open (i.e. when will the chain link fences come down)? on Facebook Share So there’s still a posted sign saying the park isn’t complete but almost everything on the sign appears to now be installed. Can we get an update on when it will soft-open (i.e. when will the chain link fences come down)? on Twitter Share So there’s still a posted sign saying the park isn’t complete but almost everything on the sign appears to now be installed. Can we get an update on when it will soft-open (i.e. when will the chain link fences come down)? on Linkedin Email So there’s still a posted sign saying the park isn’t complete but almost everything on the sign appears to now be installed. Can we get an update on when it will soft-open (i.e. when will the chain link fences come down)? link

    So there’s still a posted sign saying the park isn’t complete but almost everything on the sign appears to now be installed. Can we get an update on when it will soft-open (i.e. when will the chain link fences come down)?

    timbmartin asked over 2 years ago

    As of today, we have heard from the contractor and they are still working on the final punch list for a soft opening. 

    Staff is working on a ribbon cutting by the end of this month and anticipates a soft opening prior. 

  • Share What's the current expected completion date? on Facebook Share What's the current expected completion date? on Twitter Share What's the current expected completion date? on Linkedin Email What's the current expected completion date? link

    What's the current expected completion date?

    timbmartin asked almost 3 years ago

    Currently 85% of the park is complete and the contractors are waiting on several key items to include a few amenities, stair treads and the safety surface for the play area.  Opening of the park is still pending as liability still is the responsibility of the contractors. Staff is hoping for a ribbon cutting in May and a soft opening I late March or April.

  • Share Your use of the term "single track" is bit confusing. I definitely want a pedestrian trail around the park and definitely don't want anything intended to attract bikes. The property is way too small to try to be a bike park--even a little one. I emphatically don't want a portapotty in the park on Facebook Share Your use of the term "single track" is bit confusing. I definitely want a pedestrian trail around the park and definitely don't want anything intended to attract bikes. The property is way too small to try to be a bike park--even a little one. I emphatically don't want a portapotty in the park on Twitter Share Your use of the term "single track" is bit confusing. I definitely want a pedestrian trail around the park and definitely don't want anything intended to attract bikes. The property is way too small to try to be a bike park--even a little one. I emphatically don't want a portapotty in the park on Linkedin Email Your use of the term "single track" is bit confusing. I definitely want a pedestrian trail around the park and definitely don't want anything intended to attract bikes. The property is way too small to try to be a bike park--even a little one. I emphatically don't want a portapotty in the park link

    Your use of the term "single track" is bit confusing. I definitely want a pedestrian trail around the park and definitely don't want anything intended to attract bikes. The property is way too small to try to be a bike park--even a little one. I emphatically don't want a portapotty in the park

    barb asked about 5 years ago

    Thank you for your comments. There are two different single track amenities proposed. The walking track up the hill and a bike trail around the perimeter. We have documented your disinterest in bike trails and a porta potty.

  • Share Where is the comment tab that you said I could use to elaborate beyond the questions of the poll? on Facebook Share Where is the comment tab that you said I could use to elaborate beyond the questions of the poll? on Twitter Share Where is the comment tab that you said I could use to elaborate beyond the questions of the poll? on Linkedin Email Where is the comment tab that you said I could use to elaborate beyond the questions of the poll? link

    Where is the comment tab that you said I could use to elaborate beyond the questions of the poll?

    susanriebe asked about 5 years ago

    The comments tab is located on the project main page. Please feel free to contact me direct if you still have trouble. Thank you. sturner@cityofgolden.net or 303-384-8191.

  • Share How can I see the options on the poll once I’ve taken the poll? I didn’t see the simple benches on the list, just the swinging benches. I also didn’t see simple picnic tables on the list, just the covered picnic areas with multiple tables. I mentioned this in a previous question, and you said that benches and tables were on the poll and I should vote for them. But I can’t access list of items on the poll since ive already taken the poll. on Facebook Share How can I see the options on the poll once I’ve taken the poll? I didn’t see the simple benches on the list, just the swinging benches. I also didn’t see simple picnic tables on the list, just the covered picnic areas with multiple tables. I mentioned this in a previous question, and you said that benches and tables were on the poll and I should vote for them. But I can’t access list of items on the poll since ive already taken the poll. on Twitter Share How can I see the options on the poll once I’ve taken the poll? I didn’t see the simple benches on the list, just the swinging benches. I also didn’t see simple picnic tables on the list, just the covered picnic areas with multiple tables. I mentioned this in a previous question, and you said that benches and tables were on the poll and I should vote for them. But I can’t access list of items on the poll since ive already taken the poll. on Linkedin Email How can I see the options on the poll once I’ve taken the poll? I didn’t see the simple benches on the list, just the swinging benches. I also didn’t see simple picnic tables on the list, just the covered picnic areas with multiple tables. I mentioned this in a previous question, and you said that benches and tables were on the poll and I should vote for them. But I can’t access list of items on the poll since ive already taken the poll. link

    How can I see the options on the poll once I’ve taken the poll? I didn’t see the simple benches on the list, just the swinging benches. I also didn’t see simple picnic tables on the list, just the covered picnic areas with multiple tables. I mentioned this in a previous question, and you said that benches and tables were on the poll and I should vote for them. But I can’t access list of items on the poll since ive already taken the poll.

    susanriebe asked about 5 years ago

    The proposed park amenity ideas has been added to the document library on the project main page.  Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

  • Share Where on the concept drawings is the "off street parking" going to be? Any concerns of high school students parking at the park during school hours since they don't have permits? on Facebook Share Where on the concept drawings is the "off street parking" going to be? Any concerns of high school students parking at the park during school hours since they don't have permits? on Twitter Share Where on the concept drawings is the "off street parking" going to be? Any concerns of high school students parking at the park during school hours since they don't have permits? on Linkedin Email Where on the concept drawings is the "off street parking" going to be? Any concerns of high school students parking at the park during school hours since they don't have permits? link

    Where on the concept drawings is the "off street parking" going to be? Any concerns of high school students parking at the park during school hours since they don't have permits?

    dsptchmom asked about 5 years ago

    Off-street parking will not change. It will be in the areas that are currently available. We suspect if people drive to the park, they will park their vehicles along 23rd Street.  Nothing will change for high school students.

  • Share I would have liked to vote on the things I absolutely don’t want, like a portapotty right in front of my neighbors picture window, or a big picnic structure, or anything that would attract transients or illicit activities (a history of these occurring in the draw uphill from the park). It’s just as important to know what people don’t want as to know what they do want. I also would have liked to have had the things I wanted on the list of amenities to vote for, such as scattered benches or a few picnic tables distributed around the edges. Why didn’t you allow us to vote on these things? on Facebook Share I would have liked to vote on the things I absolutely don’t want, like a portapotty right in front of my neighbors picture window, or a big picnic structure, or anything that would attract transients or illicit activities (a history of these occurring in the draw uphill from the park). It’s just as important to know what people don’t want as to know what they do want. I also would have liked to have had the things I wanted on the list of amenities to vote for, such as scattered benches or a few picnic tables distributed around the edges. Why didn’t you allow us to vote on these things? on Twitter Share I would have liked to vote on the things I absolutely don’t want, like a portapotty right in front of my neighbors picture window, or a big picnic structure, or anything that would attract transients or illicit activities (a history of these occurring in the draw uphill from the park). It’s just as important to know what people don’t want as to know what they do want. I also would have liked to have had the things I wanted on the list of amenities to vote for, such as scattered benches or a few picnic tables distributed around the edges. Why didn’t you allow us to vote on these things? on Linkedin Email I would have liked to vote on the things I absolutely don’t want, like a portapotty right in front of my neighbors picture window, or a big picnic structure, or anything that would attract transients or illicit activities (a history of these occurring in the draw uphill from the park). It’s just as important to know what people don’t want as to know what they do want. I also would have liked to have had the things I wanted on the list of amenities to vote for, such as scattered benches or a few picnic tables distributed around the edges. Why didn’t you allow us to vote on these things? link

    I would have liked to vote on the things I absolutely don’t want, like a portapotty right in front of my neighbors picture window, or a big picnic structure, or anything that would attract transients or illicit activities (a history of these occurring in the draw uphill from the park). It’s just as important to know what people don’t want as to know what they do want. I also would have liked to have had the things I wanted on the list of amenities to vote for, such as scattered benches or a few picnic tables distributed around the edges. Why didn’t you allow us to vote on these things?

    susanriebe asked about 5 years ago

    We are interested in your feedback and created a comments tab available for you to elaborate on your ideas further than what the poll allows.  In the poll, we included all items from the idea board except a few that were simply not feasible. Those were addressed in the public meeting.  Benches and tables were included in the poll, please feel free to vote on those and elaborate where you envision them on the comments tab.  Thank you.