Ulysses Park Field Redevelopment

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Dog Park Location Update

Upon additional review, the Parks, Recreation and Museum Advisory Board (PRAM), design team, and city staff reconsidered the proposed location for the dog park in the initial design concept, and would like to offer a second option for the public to consider.

To provide the best possible location, staff is soliciting feedback through a short, three-question survey. Please take time to review the new documents that show the location, proximity to the surrounding area, the landscape, and the advantages and disadvantages of this second location. Survey will remain open through August 16.

Public comments are always welcome during PRAM Board meetings. The dog park will be addressed during the August 17, 2023 meeting.

Project Background & Overview

Multi-use fields have been a challenge for the City of Golden and local youth sports organizations due to a lack of available open land in Golden. The fields at Rooney Road Sports Complex opened in September of 2007 and provide five multi-use synthetic fields of various sizes. The fields were constructed on top of a landfill owned by Jefferson County and after 15 years of high use, the location has developed areas that present safety concerns. Alternative locations were considered by City Council in August of 2022 and staff was directed to research investment opportunities in existing city property at Ulysses Park Sports Complex.

Staff’s research of potential improvements for Ulysses Park includes field reconfiguration, use/impact analysis, turf, lighting, parking, financial resources, and other amenities, such as dog park, restrooms, shelter, and a playground replacement.

Public Engagement

Two public meetings were conducted in the fall of 2022.

  • September 7, 2022: Eight athletic groups attended a meeting to discuss field usage as well as future needs. These organizations represent current users at Ulysses Park.
  • October 13, 2022: 16 community members attended a public meeting to provide input and discuss the significance of park amenities, specifically the importance of a dog park, which rose to the top. Staff received an additional eight emails with similar comments.

Since then, architects presented two 30% renderings, which included all existing amenities reconfigured to make best use of the land. In May, renderings were presented during the Park, Recreation and Museum Advisory Board Meeting (PRAM) for public comment and for the board to provide input.

The preferred design plan was based on public input. Stay tuned and follow this page for project updates!

Dog Park Location Update

Upon additional review, the Parks, Recreation and Museum Advisory Board (PRAM), design team, and city staff reconsidered the proposed location for the dog park in the initial design concept, and would like to offer a second option for the public to consider.

To provide the best possible location, staff is soliciting feedback through a short, three-question survey. Please take time to review the new documents that show the location, proximity to the surrounding area, the landscape, and the advantages and disadvantages of this second location. Survey will remain open through August 16.

Public comments are always welcome during PRAM Board meetings. The dog park will be addressed during the August 17, 2023 meeting.

Project Background & Overview

Multi-use fields have been a challenge for the City of Golden and local youth sports organizations due to a lack of available open land in Golden. The fields at Rooney Road Sports Complex opened in September of 2007 and provide five multi-use synthetic fields of various sizes. The fields were constructed on top of a landfill owned by Jefferson County and after 15 years of high use, the location has developed areas that present safety concerns. Alternative locations were considered by City Council in August of 2022 and staff was directed to research investment opportunities in existing city property at Ulysses Park Sports Complex.

Staff’s research of potential improvements for Ulysses Park includes field reconfiguration, use/impact analysis, turf, lighting, parking, financial resources, and other amenities, such as dog park, restrooms, shelter, and a playground replacement.

Public Engagement

Two public meetings were conducted in the fall of 2022.

  • September 7, 2022: Eight athletic groups attended a meeting to discuss field usage as well as future needs. These organizations represent current users at Ulysses Park.
  • October 13, 2022: 16 community members attended a public meeting to provide input and discuss the significance of park amenities, specifically the importance of a dog park, which rose to the top. Staff received an additional eight emails with similar comments.

Since then, architects presented two 30% renderings, which included all existing amenities reconfigured to make best use of the land. In May, renderings were presented during the Park, Recreation and Museum Advisory Board Meeting (PRAM) for public comment and for the board to provide input.

The preferred design plan was based on public input. Stay tuned and follow this page for project updates!

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Dog Park Survey

    We want to hear what features are important to you in a dog park as we consider the best option for relocating Homer's Run in Ulysses Park. 

    Survey will be open through August 16.

    Take Survey
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Page last updated: 17 Aug 2023, 01:54 PM