DeLong Park Planning

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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.