Name and Shape Greeley's Newest Park and Dog Park

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our recent pop-up at the Family FunPlex to view the concept plans and speak with the project team about Greeley’s new Community Park and Dog Park.

If you haven't had a chance to participate yet, there is still time to share your feedback. The survey will remain open through April 5 before the design team takes this feedback and refines the final design.

Community input at this stage will help the project team better understand which design elements, features and overall experiences matter most to residents as planning continues. Viewing the concepts will allow you to see the proposed options for parking, trail connections, the play area and the dog park. You can also see where the park is located in relation to highway 24 and 71st Ave.

Residents can review the two concept plans online and complete the short survey. Concept boards are also on display at the Greeley Family FunPlex through April 5 for anyone who would like to view them in person.

Review the concepts and take the survey.

The Parks team and DHM Design team hosted a table outside the Family FunPlex on Monday, January 26, where attendees learned more about the project. The future park site is located on Greeley’s west side along Hwy 34, near Boomerang Ditch and the new Westgate neighborhood. The project area is also adjacent to current and planned development and offers opportunities for trail connections to nearby destinations like Redtail Park and the Sheep Draw Trail.

Visitors shared their feedback on what they hope the park will look like and which activities will be available. Large display boards featured themes such as nature play structures, soft-surface trails, and a fenced dog park. Participants could place a dot sticker on the images that best reflected their hopes for the new park. Residents could also explore a detailed map of the site, highlighting the parcel of land and its surroundings. The map displayed nearby roads, housing developments and potential trail connections, providing important context for the park’s future development.

The project team appreciates the valuable input received from community members. This feedback will help guide the park’s design phase. Additional opportunities to share your thoughts and ideas will be available in the coming weeks, as preliminary concepts are shared. Documents shown at the January pop-up event can be found in the documents section on the right hand column of the project page.

New Community Park and Dog Park Survey Results

Thank you to the 280 residents who shared their input on Greeley’s future 27-acre community park and dog park. The survey is closed for input. These responses are helping shape a space that reflects what our community wants most.

What Residents Want to Do at the New Park

Participants shared the activities they would use the park for (could select more than one option). The most-selected options were:

• Walking or running – 221 responses
• Relaxing or enjoying nature – 198 responses
• Dog walking – 189 responses
• Meeting with family or friends – 154 responses
• Playing with children – 134 responses
• Playing sports – 100 responses
• Biking – 94 responses

A small number of residents (15) suggested additional “other” activities but didn't elaborate.

How Often People Expect to Visit

Most respondents said they would visit the park frequently, showing strong community interest and demand for high-quality outdoor spaces.

What’s Next

Once a design team is under contract with the City of Greeley, all feedback will be reviewed to inform the design of park features, layout, and amenities. The Parks team will select a design partner and submit their request to enter into a professional partnership to Greeley City Council for approval.

Currently, we do not have design concepts to share; however, we will use this preliminary feedback to kick off the initial design process. More opportunities to review concepts and help refine the design will be available in 2026.

Follow this project and the City’s Facebook page for updates and upcoming engagement opportunities.

Greeley City Council Approves Greeley Parks Division to Work with DHM Designs on New Community Park

During the December 17 City Council meeting, the Council unanimously approved a partnership with DHM Design to collaborate with city staff on plans for our new community park. This means we can now begin working with design experts to bring our vision to life. We'll keep the public updated as the project progresses and actively engage with the community to understand its needs. Look out for upcoming surveys, pop-ups, and other opportunities to share your feedback.

Resolution No. 77, 2025, with Exhibit A: Resolution No. 77 ensures fiscal oversight, confirming that this project aligns with the approved budget. The council's approval acknowledges that this project is within the approved budget and that design work can begin.

Watch the full Council Meeting - December 17

City Council Meeting

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Council Meeting Materials